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The Future of Postdocs in the German Research Ecosystem: Event in Hannover on 26th August 19:00

2 min read Jul 14, 2026

The panel discussion on "The Future of Postdocs in the German Research Ecosystem – Where Do We Stand One Year After the German Council’s Position Paper?" will take place in Hanover as part of the theme week “Postdocs and the Research Ecosystem: Shaping Sustainable Career Paths,” organized by the German Postdoc Network and the Volkswagen Foundation.

Join us for a timely and critical discussion on the current state and future of postdoctoral researchers in Germany, one year after the landmark position paper by the German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat).
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​Featuring:

Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Wick – Chair of the German Science and Humanities Council (since 2023)

Dr. Linda Jauch – Head of the Hub for Academic Career & Research Culture (HARC), University of Hamburg

Gareth O’Neill – Principal Consultant on Open Science, Technopolis Group

Dr. Yves Klinger – Postdoctoral Researcher & Spokesperson of GPN’s Advocacy Working Group

Moderated by Dr. Jan-Martin Wiarda – Journalist & Science Communication

Register here: https://eveeno.com/352890018
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Please note: Participation is only possible in person; this is not a hybrid or online event. Participation is free of charge but registration is required by 24 July 2025.

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