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Career Day – Discover Your Future Beyond Academia

18 September 2026 | Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Potsdam-Golm

We probably all know more or less about career possibilities in academia. But for many of us, options beyond academia have remained unclear — what skills do I need, what kind of jobs does a certain company offer, how can I stand out from the big pool of applicants?

During our Career Day, we invite representatives from companies, start-ups, NGOs, German governmental employers, and scientific journals to give you answers to these questions and more. The Career Day is organised by members of CRC 1644 and specifically aimed at early career researchers — PhD students and postdocs. It is open to participants from outside CRC 1644.

Venue

The Career Day takes place at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, a short walk from the University of Potsdam's Golm campus.

By public transport: Take tram 92 or 96 to "Golm, Bahnhof", then walk approx. 10 minutes to the MPI.

Registration

Registration is free and open to attendees as well as to companies, NGOs, governmental employers, and scientific journals wishing to participate. Please note that places are limited.

Register will open soon. 

 

For questions, contact: crc1644-summerschool-listuni-potsdamde

We look forward to welcoming you to Potsdam!