Postdocs in focus: Synergy Forum at the University of Lübeck!

Postdocs in focus: Synergy Forum at the University of Lübeck!

This will take place at the University of Lübeck on September 16, 2025 Postdoc Synergy Forum 2025 instead of. The event is part of the International Postdoc Appreciation Week and aims to recognize the commitment of postdoctoral researchers. The focus is on the well-being of the postdocs.

The forum will offer a protected space for exchange, resilience and networking. This includes two interactive workshops that address the specific challenges and needs of postdoctoral researchers. The first workshop with Dr. Anja Stähle's title is “From Stress to Strength”. Strategies against self-sabotaging thoughts as well as techniques for activating personal strengths and creating balance in everyday postdoc life are discussed here.

Appreciation and support for postdocs

The second workshop, “Balancing Science and Family”, led by Dr. Sripriya Murthy, is dedicated to balancing research and family. Both workshops not only offer participants valuable information, but also the opportunity to exchange ideas with each other while sharing their experiences over free food and drinks.

Each participant will also receive a Proteintech goodie bag, while stocks last. Postdoctoral researchers are warmly invited to network and exchange their experiences. If you have any questions about the event, you can contact Dr. Contact Anja Stähle by email.

About International Postdoc Appreciation Week

The International Postdoc Appreciation Week is supported by various institutions and networks in Germany. This includes, among other things, this Munich Postdoc Network, which launched the Postdoc Appreciation Week together with the Research and Innovation Services at Leibniz University Hannover. This initiative recognizes the contributions of postdocs in research, teaching and administration and includes a joint program with numerous events.

The employees of Leibniz University Hannover and the board members of the Munich Postdoc Network deserve special recognition. To support postdocs, there is a network that offers a wide range of contacts and opportunities for further training, including career development programs.

The Max Planck Institute also promotes professional security and scientific progress for postdoctoral researchers. The institutes offer central in-house seminars to promote soft skills and leadership competencies. It is recommended to directly contact the appropriate working group for postdoc positions that are published on the Max Planck Society's online job board.

The current focus on supporting postdoctoral researchers and progressively developing career opportunities demonstrates the academic community's commitment to honoring the valuable role these researchers play in science.