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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 13h

🎤 Meet our next keynote speaker! Martina Peskoller-Fuchs, Ombudsperson at the University of Luxembourg, will speak at the 1st HUPs Annual Symposium on “Tools to Prevent Conflict and Promote Wellbeing in Academia.” 📅 29 Oct | 📍 Heidelberg 🎟️ Register: forms.gle/kCvXMrYpmakJ...

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Universität Heidelberg @uniheidelberg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Management-Programm „Auf dem Weg zur Professur“: Ausschreibung für Programmjahr 2027 ist gestartet www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/newsroom/... #uniheidelberg #universität #heidelberg #professur #professorship #karriereförderung #careerdevelopment

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

☕ Coffee & Careers is back! 🚀 Our next guest is Romy Willemsen, who moved from academia into the professional sector while continuing to work in research. 📅 Oct 8, 2026 🕒 2-3pm 📍 ONLINE Come hear about her transition beyond academia! 💬 👉 Register: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🚨 Registration is OPEN! 🎉 Join us for the 1st HUPs Annual Symposium, Research and Beyond: Career Development & Mental Wellbeing, on 29 Oct 2026, 9:30AM–5PM at Marsilius-Kolleg, @uniheidelberg.bsky.social 🎤 Poster & flash talk slots available! 👉 Register here: forms.gle/kCvXMrYpmakJ...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌟 PAW 2026: that’s a wrap! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone who joined our HUPs Postdoc Appreciation Week events: 📚 Funding seminar 📸 Professional headshots 📝 Job application reviews And now: what would you like to see at next year’s PAW? 💬 Let us know in the comments or send us a DM! 🤝✨

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Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim @hlsalliance.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💫Postdoc Appreciation Week💪 We would like to introduce you to Sabrina Lewis, who started the Heidelberg University Postdoc Network (HUP) in 2024 to better connect the young researchers. #PostdocAppreciation #HeidelbergUniversity #PostdocCommunity #AcademicNetworking #ResearchCollaboration

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Max Planck Institute for Medical Research @mpi-mr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

✨The Festival of Science & Curiosity is almost here, and we're taking part, too! ✨ 📆 Friday, September 25, 3 pm to 10 pm 📍 at @embl.org, Heidelberg 🔬🧪🧬🪐💡Microscopy activitites, quizzes, workshops, and much more www.embl.org/events/festi... #maxplanck #mpimr #sparkcuriosity

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Festival of Science & Curiosity

A European Researchers’ Night event. Meet researchers, enjoy hands-on activities, workshops and talks.

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Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim @hlsalliance.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Alliance +Program is closing on September 21, 2026. Last chance to apply for our grant to help outstanding Alliance #JuniorGroupLeaders to obtain professorships. More information on our website: www.health-life-sciences.de/opportu…

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎤 Meet our next keynote speaker! Annegret Trettin from HIGH will speak at the 1st HUPs Annual Symposium on “Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences: Selected Tools and Interactive Examples.” 📅 29 Oct | 📍 @uniheidelberg.bsky.social 🎟️ Registration is OPEN: forms.gle/kCvXMrYpmakJ...

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft @dfg.de · 09/09/2026

Which DFG funding opportunity is right for you? Join our next #PROSPECTS online talk for an overview of the DFG funding programmes for PhDs & postdocs – plus practical tips for preparing your proposal. 🔗 Meeting link: www.dfg.de/en/research-... #HowToDFG

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🎤 Meet our first keynote speaker! Sandra Martini from HBIGS, @uniheidelberg.bsky.social will speak at the 1st HUPs Annual Symposium on “Career development strategies for postdocs”, covering career decisions, tools, applications & support structures. 📅 29 Oct | 📍 INF, Heidelberg #HUPs #Postdocs

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🌿☀️ What a lovely evening on the Neckarwiese! 🧺🌊 Thank you to everyone who joined our HUPs Postdoc Picnic! It was great to meet postdocs from across Heidelberg and share some good food and even better conversations. 🤝 Already looking forward to the next one! ☀️ #PostdocCommunity #Heidelberg #HUPs

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📣 The new HUPs Summer/Fall 2026 newsletter is out! 📰✨ Inside, you’ll find updates on our ☕ Coffee & Career series, 🎉 Postdoc Appreciation Week, 🎤 our upcoming HUPs Symposium on career development & mental wellbeing, and more! Newsletter link: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🚨 Registration is OPEN for our #PAW2026 events in Heidelberg! 🎉 💰 Funding seminar + free lunch 📸 Professional headshots 💼 1:1 CV & application reviews Spaces are limited! Find registration links & details on our website: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🌿☀️ Postdoc Picnic on the Neckar! Join us Thurs, 3 Sept from 17:30 at the Neckarwiese: 🥪 Bring your own food & drinks 🧺 Bring a blanket + friends/family 🤝 Meet postdocs outside @uniheidelberg.bsky.social 📍 Near the beach volleyball courts! Register: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

☕ Another great #CoffeeAndCareers session! Sadaf Pashapour shared her transition from postdoc to Head of a Microfabrication & Microfluidics Core Facility at @uniheidelberg.bsky.social. Great to have participants join both online and on site, followed by a lively Q&A! 🤝

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft @dfg.de · 11/08/2026

#ResearchCareer: Just finishing your #PhD and wondering if the DFG’s Walter Benjamin Programme is a funding option for your next step in academia? Come and find out in our info talk on 31 August. No registration, the meeting link will be published here: 👉 www.dfg.de/en/research-...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

☕ Coffee & Careers continues! Join us to get to know Dr. Sadaf Pashapour, Head of the Microfabrication & Microfluidics Core Facility at Heidelberg University! 🗓️ Aug 19, 2-3pm 📍 BioQuant, INF 267, SR041 ☕🍰 Coffee & cake afterwards! 🔗 Register: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A new week, a new HUPs member spotlight! ✨ 👋🏻 Meet Daniela Hacker, Executive Member Daniela is a neuroscientist studying how membrane protein organization contributes to neurodegenerative mechanisms. She joined HUPs because she believes networking can be fun, rewarding, and community-driven!

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🎉 Postdoc Appreciation Week is almost here! We’re excited to celebrate PAW 2026 (21–25 Sept) with events for Heidelberg postdocs! ✨ Funding seminar 🥗 Free postdoc lunch 📸 Professional headshots 📝 CV, résumé & cover letter reviews 🗓️ Registration opens 1 Sept 🔗 Learn more about PAW: paw-germany.de

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Postdoc spotlight wanted ✨ Share your research, and let the Heidelberg Postdoc community get to know you! Whether you’ve just started your postdoc or are approaching the next career step.. we’d love to hear your story! Interested? Get in touch with us 📲

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎉 Save the Date: The first HUPs Annual Symposium is coming on October 29, 2026 Mark your calendars for: “Research and Beyond: Career Development & Mental Wellbeing for Postdocs 🧠” Details coming soon! 🔗 hups.uni-heidelberg.de #Postdoc #Heidelberg #Academia #CareerDevelopment #MentalWellbeing

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Universität Heidelberg @uniheidelberg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

MINT-Jobmesse an der Universität Heidelberg: Direkter Austausch mit Fachvertretern und viele Informationen über Berufseinstieg, Praktika und Zusatzqualifikationen – am 16.7.2026, 10 bis 16 Uhr www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/newsroom/... #uniheidelberg #heiSKILLS #MINT #Jobmesse #Karriere #CareerService

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🍕 HUPs joined the heiTRACKS Navigator networking event yesterday! We enjoyed meeting colleagues from career services, learning about the Mentoring Program for Postdoctoral Researchers, and having great conversations with fellow postdocs. We loved getting to know you all! ✨

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

☕ Thanks to Natalia for joining our Coffee & Career series! She shared insights into her transition from the lab bench to program management, highlighting the importance of networking and planning ahead. Thanks to everyone who joined us! ✨ Our Coffee & Career series will continue soon!

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

📣 Our first HUPs newsletter is out! Inside: upcoming events (Coffee & Career series continues tomorrow ☕), information about heiTRACKS, past events, a postdoc spotlight, and what’s happening in Heidelberg beyond the lab! Take a look: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

☕ Coffee & Careers continues! Next speaker: Natalia Gabrielli, Project Coordinator at the Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg-Mannheim. She’ll share insights on transitioning from postdoc to research coordination. Come join us! 🔗 Register: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Universität Heidelberg @uniheidelberg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Marsilius kontrovers: Wie schützen wir die Wissenschaftsfreiheit Podiumsdiskussion zur „Autonomie in unruhigen Zeiten“ am 21. April 2026 im Marsilius-Kolleg. www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/newsroom/... #universität #heidelberg #uniheidelberg #wissenschaft #wisskomm #diskussion #autonomie

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

☕ Great start to our Coffee & Careers series at the University of Heidelberg! Thanks to Duran Sürün and Tobias Wilsch for sharing insights on the transition from postdoc to independent research careers. Looking forward to upcoming sessions featuring more diverse career paths! Stay tuned! 🚀

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🎉 Last week, HUPs members Rachel Gilmore and Sabrina Lewis attended the very first German Postdoc Network Conference 2026. Rachel also served on the organizing committee, helping shape the conference. 🤝 Great to see such a vibrant national postdoc community! Already looking forward to next year! 🚀

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

New seminar series ☕️ Coffee & Careers Researchers share how they transitioned from postdoc to independent careers. 30-min talk + discussion, Coffee, tea & cake 🖥 Hybrid event Mar 25, INF: Duran Sürün Mar 26, Altstadt: Tobias Wilsch Register: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

New week, new HUPs member spotlight! 👋🏻 Meet Greta Visintin, Executive Committee Member. She studies how the brain and body communicate in chronic pain to help develop better treatments. She values building community and meaningful connections to make the postdoc experience more supportive.

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Universität Heidelberg @uniheidelberg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Universität Heidelberg verteidigt Status als Exzellenzuniversität – Rektorin Frauke Melchior: „Großartige Gemeinschaftsleistung hat zum Erfolg geführt“ www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/newsroom/... #universität #heidelberg #uniheidelberg #Exzellenzstrategie #ExStra

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Our first HUPs event of the year = a success! 🎉 Almost 60 participants joined our Heidelberg-themed Pub Quiz & Networking Night. 🏆 Winners: Slow Beer Pils #1 (Pietro & the Blue Baracudas) 🥈 Shared 2nd: Food for Thought & The Imposters Can’t wait to see you at our next event!

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

New week, new HUPs member spotlight! 👋🏻 Meet Evangelia Pollali, Executive Committee Member. She is an interdisciplinary neuroscientist studying networks that mediate emotional behaviors and memory. She values building a supportive community where postdocs can connect both socially and academically.

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

New week, new HUPs member! 👋🏻 Meet Alec Cali, General Executive. He is a mixed methodologist leading a research group on disability & exclusion in health. He joined HUPs to represent interdisciplinary early career researchers and advocate for more sustainable academic career pathways.

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

New week, new HUPs member! 👋🏻 Meet Sarah Sentis, Social Media Manager. She studies how the brain regulates body temperature, and why some people cope better with heat than others. She values HUPs for creating a safe and supportive space where postdocs in Heidelberg can connect beyond their research.

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🎉 Join our HUPs Postdoc Pub Quiz Night on March 5, 5 PM at COS (INF 230, Room 005)! Meet fellow postdocs, enjoy free pizza & drinks, and compete for a prize. Teams up to 6 or join on arrival. Please register in advance: heidelbergunipostd.wixsite.com/heidelberg-p...

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Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim @hlsalliance.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Job opportunity for 👉 Full Stack Developer at the Health + Life Science Alliance Data Space Applications till March 31, 2026 at the University Clinic Heidelberg (UKHD) karriere.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de… #jobpost #Fullstackdeveloper #dataspace #hiring

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

New week, new HUPs member spotlieght! 👋🏻 Meet Jules Duruz, General Executive. He studies the behaviour of small marine invertebrates to better understand nervous system evolution. He values building a supportive, interdisciplinary postdoc community and especially enjoys HUPs networking events.

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

New week, new HUPs member spotlight! 👋🏻 Meet Magdalena Wierzbicka, Communication Manager & Event Coordinator. She works on the development of drugs targeting the blood–brain barrier in brain cancers. She enjoys connecting with fellow postdocs while exploring the many paths postdoc life can offer.

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Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim @hlsalliance.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Job opportunity for 👉 Cloud Engineer at the Health + Life Science Alliance Data Space Submit applications till February 28, 2026 at Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg (UKHD) #jobpost #cloudengineer #dataspace karriere.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php?ac...

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

New week, new HUPs member! 👋🏻 Meet Rachel Gilmore, Secretary of our network. She studies Schaaf-Yang syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder, using animal and cellular models. She enjoys being part of HUPs and representing the postdoc community at the university level and beyond.

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

New week, new HUPs member! 👋🏻 Meet Oscar O’Dwyer Lancaster-Jones, Treasurer of our network. He develops new methods for engineering heart tissue from many cells. He enjoys being part of a young, interdisciplinary network and helping shape something new at Heidelberg University.

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Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim @hlsalliance.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Alliance Translational Research Program provides funding to expedite early-stage research with eventual commercialization potential. #LifeSciences #HLSAlliance #TranslationalResearch Opens 1/15/26 www.health-life-sciences.de/opportu…

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

New week, new HUPs member! 👋🏻 Meet Karel Mocaer, Vice-President of our network. She works with volume electron microscopy and complementary techniques to study the visual system of marine flatworms. She is passionate about building platforms that connect postdocs and help access career development!

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Heidelberg University Postdoc Network @heidelbergpostdoc.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Starting 2026 by introducing the people behind our Postdoc Network! 👋🏻 Meet Sabrina Lewis, President of our network. She studies spatial omics, using microscopy to profile immune responses and drug toxicity in patient tumours. She founded the network to connect postdocs across disciplines!

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