Lunch Talk Series: Career Perspectives - Beyond the Postdoc

Are you wondering what comes next after your postdoc? The German Postdoc Network lunch talk series Beyond the Postdoc provides insights into diverse career opportunities beyond academic research.

The next session's speaker will be Dr. Petra Born, Desk Officer (Referentin) at the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Germany. Originally trained in microbiology, she completed her PhD at the University of Tübingen, gained experience in industry, and spent several years as a postdoctoral researcher at both university and non-university research institutions in Germany and abroad. She eventually transitioned out of academia to pursue studies in science management, focusing on science marketing and business coaching. This shift led to a role as a project coordinator for a Leibniz research alliance and later as a career advisor for postdocs at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf before she ultimately moved into public service as a Desk Officer in the unit for Academic Career Paths and Further Training at the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Her tasks include e.g., reviewing texts and writing up summaries for different audiences, coordinating meetings and participating in committees.

Join to learn more about career paths in public service, the role of a desk officer, and Dr. Petra Born’s personal journey—along with the key skills and competencies that helped her succeed!

Datum: 18. Juni 2025

Zeit: 13:00-14:00 Uhr

Ort: Online (Zoom)

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