Programme at the University of Münster
With their contribution to Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany, the institutions involved at the University of Münster aim to show their appreciation for postdocs in this demanding phase of their careers and support them in their further development with useful offers.
Learn more about the Dept. Researchers & Staff at the International Office, the Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers (CERes), the Postdoc Network Münster (PNM), and SAFIR Research Funding Support.
For the full programme of Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany visit: paw-germany.de
Mon, 21 Sept 2026 | 14:00–15:30 (CET) | Towards Professorship? Career insights from the UK and Germany
Target group: (international) postdocs, advanced (international) doctoral researchers
If you’re interested in the conditions and requirements for a long-term academic career in the UK or Germany, this session is for you! It offers a concise comparative overview of both systems, including practical guidance for your postdoc phase. What’s more, researchers with experience in both contexts will share first-hand insights and answer your questions.
Speakers: Dr Ines Hahn (Lecturer in Biomedical Science) & Dr Enrico Reuter (Senior Lecturer in Public and Social Policy)
Facilitators: Megan McLoughlin & Hazel Lawrence (University of York), Rebecca Meier (University of Münster)
Venue: Zoom
Registration: Not needed.
Zoom details:
https://uni-ms.zoom-x.de/j/62852521622?pwd=v8nECSxMupze9N162tFc6bzbgxBdPi.1
Meeting ID: 628 5252 1622
Passcode: 114415
Check out more events and services for postdocs at the University of York and at CERes (University of Münster).
Tues, 22 Sept 2026 | 11:15–13:15 (CET) | Becoming a Junior Research Group Leader: Career Development & Third-Party Funding
Target group: (international) postdocs, advanced (international) doctoral researchers
This event explores how you can develop your postdoctoral career toward research group leadership and addresses the following questions: What skills and experiences are essential for this path, and how can you start building them? Which funding opportunities are available, what are their eligibility criteria, and what can you do to meet these requirements? At the end, a testimonial speaker will share first-hand insights and will answer your questions.
Facilitators: Charlotte Seckfort & Sarah Verlage (SAFIR), Rebecca Meier (CERes)
Venue: Zoom
Registration: Not needed.
Zoom details:
https://uni-ms.zoom-x.de/s/62063870577
Meeting ID: 620 6387 0577
Passcode: 002157
Check out more events by SAFIR and CERes!
Wed, 23 Sept 2026 | 12:00–13:30 (CET) | Neuroinclusive Research Supervision
Target group: postdoctoral researchers supervising or planning to supervise doctoral researchers
This workshop is designed to give an overview of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions, but focuses particularly on the role of the research supervisor in developing neuroinclusive practice to support the success of postgraduate researchers.
The format was developed as part of the Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP), and provided to the Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers (CERes) as part of the project’s piloting programme
Facilitators: Dr Helen Jäckel (CERes), Tanja Beck (Diversity coordinator)
Venue: Zoom
Registration: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/74b476ca991216d26b7724173baf9aa3-1814117
The Zoom link will be shared by email before the event.Check out more events by CERes and Equity & Diversity!
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 | 19:00 (CET) | PNM Social Hour
Target group: postdoctoral researchers
At their monthly meetup, the PNM provides a safer space for postdocs from across Münster to connect, share experiences, and offer peer support – or simply unwind after work. As a bonus, each gathering offers the chance to explore a different restaurant or bar in the city.
Facilitator: Postdoc Network Münster (PNM)
Venue: L’Osteria, Windthorststraße 31, 48143 Münster
Registration: postdoc.network@uni-muenster.de
Check out more events by Postdoc Network Münster!