Dear Postdoctoral Researchers,
Welcome to GEOMAR!
If you have not yet been contacted, we encourage you to schedule a welcome meeting with our Advisor for Early-Career Researchers, Dr. Maren Wanke (mwanke(at)geomar.de).
She will support you during your start at GEOMAR, answer your questions, and provide information on key contacts, career pathways, and funding and professional development opportunities. She will also ensure that you are subscribed to the relevant mailing lists so that you receive regular updates on events, funding opportunities, and other news.
Various exchange and networking formats are available to help you build a strong professional network within the scientific community at GEOMAR. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please feel free to contact the Postdoc Plus Team (the elected postdoc representation) or Dr. Maren Wanke.
To help you get started, we have compiled the most important information in our Welcome Letter.
You will also find information in the following sections and on the GEOMAR intranet about career development opportunities, funding programmes, and additional support services available throughout your time at GEOMAR.
Events & Dates
FYORD Postdoc Retreat (organized by GEOMAR Postdoc+ Team)
Oct 5–7, 2026, Ferienhof Lamp, Wendtorf, more information and registration
Introduction to Funding Opportunities (GEOMAR Research Funding)
Nov 20, 2026, 9 am – 12 pm, more information and registration
FYORD Workshop | Kickstart Your Project Skills: Plan, Build, Succeed
Nov 23 & 26 & 30, 2026, GEOMAR, registration deadline: Nov 9, 2026
FYORD Workshop | Authentic Decision Making
Jan 21 & 22, 2027, Marine Science Campus
FYORD Workshop | Academic Writing Retreat
Feb 18 & 19, 2027, GEOMAR
Coaching | "Der eigene Karriereweg im Spiegel" mit Dr. Beate Scholz
Mar 12, 2027, online
Recurring Events
German Conversation Courses – Learn German and Connect at GEOMA
Wednesdays – Beginner Level: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursdays – Advanced Level: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Writing Hours – Collaborative Writing Sessions (initiative of the Postdoc+ Team)
Tuesdays: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Fridays: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
