Competitive Recruitment

In a multi-step recruitment process, selected applicants are invited to a recruitment meeting in Jena that includes candidate lectures, personal interviews, visits to institutes and a get-together with current doctoral researchers.

Transdisciplinary Training

Our cross-disciplinary, research-oriented training program allows doctoral candidates to select from a broad range of course topics, interdisciplinary workshops and summer schools offered by our graduate schools.

Interdisciplinary Supervision

Doctoral researchers are supervised by three faculty members from different scientific disciplines to promote cross-disciplinary training. A supervisory committee monitors and advises on the research progress and career development.

Networking Opportunities

Annual international scientific meetings and joint academia and industry events facilitate research collaborations. The International Scientist Exchange Program provides external networking opportunities.

Career Support

Efforts to prepare our graduates for different career paths include cross-disciplinary mentoring, an ‘alternative careers in science’ seminar series and alumni meetings.

Postdoctoral Researchers

Postdoctoral researchers are included in our mentoring program, career orientation and training offers and networking activities. We strive to promote early scientific independence.

Alleviate Work-related Pressures

We are committed to take a more proactive approach to tackling mental health problems. Counselling offers alleviate stress and anxiety and foster a healthy work-life balance.