Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024, 16-20. September
The Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany is aiming to make the vallue and the work of postdocs visible and to especially prepare events that are designed for postdocs within this special week.
Please have a look at the varied program and join some of the event!
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"A big thank you to Thirza van Laar for bringing fresh ideas, meteorological competences and a very positive attitude to our group" Christopher [Doctoral Researcher]
"I'm really enjoy working with Ricarda Rosemann on building sector modelling. Her addition to our team has strongly accelerated our model development and has been a catalyst for the progress of my PhD. Besides being highly skilled, she is also a very nice colleague to share the office with." Robin [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"We are incredibly fortunate to have Christopher Wollinin our team. His expertise in data processing and his willingness to assist with programming challenges have been invaluable to our success. We look forward to continuing to achieve great things together." Leila [Doctoral Researcher]
"What I particularly appreciate about Christopher Wollin is his passion, intellect, and extraordinary willingness to help. I wouldn't be where I am today without him. I will always be grateful to him for that!" Johannes [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"Our team has been incredibly fortunate to have Björn Sörgel as a member. His integrated analysis of climate mitigation and sustainable development stands out as one of the most inspiring contributions from our group. Beyond his exceptional work, we’ve greatly valued his inclusive and collaborative spirit and his dedication to broadening perspectives. Wishing you all the best, Björn, for everything that lies ahead" Robin [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"I am deeply impressed about how Santiago Leon Vasco tackles his every-day-science with such appetite, positive attitude and a BIG smile on his face!" Sabrina [Group Leader]
"I am really fortunate to know Pinar Büyükakpinar. She is a very skilled and hard-working researcher always open to help and contribute. I fully appreciate her positive energy in our group." Angela [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"Having Philipp Verpoort on our team is truly a gift. Every conversation with him is an opportunity to learn something new. His passion for research shapes everything he does, and his curiosity drives him to engage with all aspects of the group. Philipp consistently offers insightful feedback on new ideas, helping both myself and other PhDs grow. Besides being smart and caring, he's incredibly funny, making him the ideal companion for conferences. We're lucky to have you in the group, Philipp!" Jarusch [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"A big thanks to Philipp Verpoort, who despite his very busy schedule (and being responsible for a seemingly boundless Ariadne report) always takes time to help navigate the surprisingly many pitfalls of calculating levelised costs. May POSTED get posted beyond GitHub one day". Adrian [Doctoral Researcher]
"Chris Chen Gong is a role model for me. She is never afraid to ask questions, she is hard-working and constantly learning new things that got her attention and excitement. At the same time she is warm and caring and most of all, always up for fun." Anne [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"Jiarui Zhong rocks! Not only does she rock in macro core and labor economics, but she is also impressive as a band member. Last summer, we had the pleasure of hearing her jazz vocals, and she introduced us to the beautiful sounds of the Chinese Pipa. Jiarui brings great energy to the group and can teach you about a wide range of topics, from fiscal policy to music. Thank you for bringing your unique talents and spirit to our team, Jiarui!" Jarusch [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"We can count ourselves blessed to have Laurin Köhler-Schindler in our team. His structured and pragmatic way of tackling challenges and organizing tasks is not just making meetings an almost fun activity – it is also super inspiring to me and already helped me a lot to better structure my own work. I am really grateful for such a receptive and caring colleague." Leon [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"Jakob Dürrwächter is the first and only person to have understood the REMIND model solely by reading its code." Felix [Doctoral Researcher]
"I wish I could steal a bit of Alex Koptev's scientific focus and determination! For me he symbolizes the opposite of procrastination." Sabrina [Group Leader]
"I would like to thank Theresa Hennig for her constant support and guidance both professionally and personally!" Marie [Doctoral Researcher]
Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
"From the moment Jiarui Zhong introduced herself at the RD3 meeting, I think everyone knew we had just gained a very special team member! Not only is she one of the few real economists (!) in our group, but she’s also such a lovely and easy-going person. It’s inspiring to see how next to her academic career, she maintains so many other hobbies, like her musical talents (and speaking of which, we are all eagerly waiting for the next performance!)." Joanna [Doctoral Researcher]
"We're really fortunate to have Fabrice Lécuyer in our team because he contributes so much to the team's work and is able to create such a nice and friendly group through his presence. His keen interest, critical thinking, and quick learning really inspires me!" David [Doctoral Researcher]
- Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024, 16-20. September
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
- Your Colleagues Think You're Awesome! :)
Looking back to our Industry-Day ConnectEd: Academia meets Companies and mark the final of the pilot GFZ Leap In - Internship Program
Mareike Noah - Internship at Umweltbundesamt
My internship at the Umweltbundesamt (Federal Environment Agency) was a valuable and inspiring experience. It was very interesting to get to know the work at the interface between research and regulation as well as the implementation of innovative analytical methods and modern data science procedures in an environmental context.
Pitch Workshop with Bianca Preatorius
Romulo Goncalves - Internship at UP42
With the goal to become a team leader of an R&D team for Remote Sensing products, my internship at UP42 gave me the knowledge for my current position, but also help me to set the path for my long-term carrier goals, even outside of the academia. I had a great time at UP42 and I absolutely recommend it to any person interested in doing an internship. We do not only develop our skills, as we also learn to give more value to the knowledge we have obtained at GFZ
Christopher Kyba - Licht I Raum I Stadt
Christopher’s internship at licht | raum | stadt in Wuppertal, a lighting and electrical planning and design company, enabled him to grow his network and develop himself in meaningful ways. He learned new skills and software; discovered what he had to offer as an academic expert in industry; and built relationships that he can rely on in the future for support in building his career and introducing him to other valuable corporate contacts.
Erik Ham Chan - Mapular
Erik was an intern at Mapular, an innovative company based in Berlin that empowers organizations by transforming complex geospatial data into actionable insights. He was fortunate to be offered an amazing job with them after his internship! Reflecting on his experience, Erik explained that, “With this internship I have gained valuable insights and experience, and most importantly the confidence to make it outside of academia. Everything turned out better than I imagined!”
CV Check with Career Center
Opening with Interns and Companies
Julia Neelmeijer - LiveEO (on the left)
My internship at the LiveEO startup had been a great experience! Being part of a diverse team that is jointly working towards the same goal and thus is able to rapidly deploy features and functionalities every 3-week's sprint cycle feels very rewarding. I gained a lot of confidence for my future career and can recommend everyone who is interested to pursue a software development career to get broad knowledge about Git, API development, working with Docker containers and cloud deployment.
Table Talks with Companies
Opening with Interns and Companies
Florian Neumann - FIELAX
When asked about his internship at FIELAXGmbH, a Bremerhaven-based company offering scientific-technical solutions in research and shipping, Florian told us that, “The program was a great opportunity to get insights into the corporate world, meeting new people, and having difficult discussions.”
Pitch Workshop with Bianca Preatorius
Panel Discussion
Naiara Fernandez – Terranta (on the right)
My internship at Terrantahas been an incredibly valuable experience. I got the chance to see the dynamic and fast-paced work of a software and consulting startup, gained hands-on experience on new modelling approaches, and grew my professional network. The internship showed me that the skills acquired during an academic career translate very well into an industry setting. Overall, this experience will be beneficial to my future career, whether that is in industry or academia.
Table Talks with Companies
Looking back to the Industry Day ConnectEd
- Mareike Noah - Internship at Umweltbundesamt
- Pitch Workshop with Bianca Preatorius
- Industry-Day ConnectEd
- Romulo Goncalves - Internship at UP42
- Christopher Kyba - Licht I Raum I Stadt
- Erik Ham Chan - Mapular
- CV Check with Career Center
- Opening with Interns and Companies
- Logos
- Julia Neelmeijer - LiveEO (on the left)
- Table Talks with Companies
- Opening with Interns and Companies
- Florian Neumann - FIELAX
- Pitch Workshop with Bianca Preatorius
- Industry Day ConnectEd
- Panel Discussion
- Naiara Fernandez – Terranta (on the right)
- Table Talks with Companies
- Looking back to the Industry Day ConnectEd
The Career Center actively promotes the career development of all postdoctoral researchers at GFZ & PIK.
We support systematic career planning, give career advice and facilitate networking in- and outside academia.
Telegrafenberg, house A34, first floor
Please contact us to make an appointment
Dr. Annett Hüttges | Head of Career Center | Career Counseling annett.huettges@gfz-potsdam.de
Dr. Claudia Rey Crowie I Career Counseling I Contact Person for GFZ claudia.crowie@gfz-potsdam.de
Dr. Maryory Sarria Dulcey I Career Counseling I Contact Person for PIK maryory.sarria.dulcey@gfz-potsdam.de
Anke Lerch | Project & Event Management | Career Counseling anke.lerch@gfz-potsdam.de
Dr. Rose Burden I Career Counseling I Contact Person for GFZ rose.burden@gfz-potsdam.de (currently on parental leave)