Munich Postdoc Night
Amplify Your Career: Self-Promotion and Networking Skills for Postdocs
Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) at Odeonsplatz, Munich
Alfons-Goppel-Str. 11 | 80539 Munich
Target Audience:
Postdocs from all research fields who want to:
- Increase the impact and reach of their research.
- Build confidence in self-promotion and networking.
- Navigate career transitions (academia, industry, policy, entrepreneurship).
- Connect with a supportive community of peers and mentors.
Event Aim:
The event focuses on actionable strategies. It is designed to empower postdocs with the skills and strategies needed to effectively promote their research, build a strong professional network, and enhance their visibility in the academic and industry landscapes. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on exercises, and peer discussions, participants will learn how to communicate their work compellingly and create meaningful connections that open doors to collaborations, funding, and career opportunities.
Why participate?
- Gain Immediate Skills: Learn practical techniques to market yourself and your research
- Build Meaningful Connections: Participate in structured networking to meet peers, mentors, and potential collaborators.
- Boost Your Visibility: Discover how to use social media, academic platforms, and personal branding to stand out in your field.
- Build Confidence: Overcome self-promotion challenges and present your work with clarity and conviction.
"Your research deserves to be seen and heard. Join us to learn how to shine a spotlight on your work and build the connections that will propel your career forward!"
Registration:
Registration is open until 6 September 2026
Our Program:
| Munich Postdoc Night 2026 - Program 15 September 2026, 17:00-21:00 CET “Amplify Your Career: Self-Promotion and Networking Skills for Postdocs” | Time |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 16:30 |
| Welcome by Prof. Dr. Dieter Frey and MPN Organisation Team | 17:00 |
Keynote by Dr. Kai Fehse (CEO Sparks University)
| 17:15 |
| Practical Tips Session with Dr. Dagmar Sigurdardottir (Science/Life) Topic: "Mastering Self-Marketing & Networking" | 18:30 |
| Interactive Session: "Speed Networking" Focus: Connecting with peers, and potential collaborators in a supportive environment. | 19:15 |
| Q&A and Closing: "Next Steps & Resources" | 20:30 |
Is the event in English or German?
To ensure that the Munich Postdoc Night is accessible to all postdocs, the event will be in English.
Who is part of the MPN’s Organization Committee for the Munich Postdoc Night?
The Munich Postdoc Night is jointly organized by Camila Hernández Frederick (Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry), Daria Romanovskaia (Helmholtz Munich), André Lindoerfer (Hochschule München), Corinna Haupt, Nicolas Lutz, Irmak Sah, Serena Schwenkert, Lisa Wimmer (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München), Tiffany Paulisch, Miriam Schwägerl (Technical University of Munich), Felicitas Schmidinger and Benjamin Schönfeld (Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities).
I am a postdoc, but not based in Munich. Can I participate?
If you want to come to Munich for the Munich Postdoc Night, you are welcome join as a regular attendee. Registrations are binding and we do not cover travel costs. Please note that this target group of this event are postdocs in the Munich area. Hence, the event does not fund external researchers. Emails with related queries cannot be answered.
I am currently looking for a position. Is this the right event for me?
The Munich Postdoc Night is a networking event to bring current postdocs in the Munich area together. However, it is not a recruitment event and we will not provide information on postdocs opportunities at the participating institutions.
How can I join and be involved with the Munich Postdoc Network?
The MPN consists of enthusiastic volunteers and always welcomes new members. You can register for our MPN Newsletter to stay informed about our offers and to join our events. Furthermore, you could also join the MPN Board – just reach out to us by email!
What is the Postdoc Appreciation Week?
Find out more about the Postdoc Appreciation Week on the website. There is a joint and largely open event program that postdocs can join during the third week of September (21-26 September 2026). Last year, more than 100 events on networking, career perspectives, grants etc. were offered. The program for 2026 will released mid-July on the Website and LinkedIn.