Our Goals: Fostering Talent – Strengthening Science

Excellent research requires excellent framework conditions. With our talent management, we create structures that provide targeted support for early-career scientists, across different qualification levels and in strategically important fields.

We design opportunities that enable orientation, development, and networking: from structured programs and individual counseling, to defined career pathways and initiatives that enhance visibility and collaboration.

Our aim: We strengthen the foundations for outstanding research and contribute to the visibility and strategic development of Forschungszentrum Jülich as a hub of scientific excellence.

Scientific careers are diverse – and we are here to accompany you along the way.

At every stage of your academic journey, we support you with tailored programs, counseling, and structural assistance. Whether you are just starting your PhD, establishing independence as a postdoc, or preparing for your next career step:

Our mission is to provide you with orientation, development opportunities, and visibility. We align the necessary measures with your individual research career path.

On this page you will find information, programs, and services for:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s students (incoming internships and mobility programs)
  • Doctoral researchers (R1)
  • Postdocs (R2)
  • Junior group leaders and early tenure-track researchers (R3)

R1 - Doctorate

R2 - Postdoc

R3 - Group Leadership/ Junior Professorship/ Tenure

  • JuDocS
  • Methodology course
  • Supervision Guidelines
  • Peer Programs
  • Career Counseling
  • YESP/ Internal Funding Programs
  • Postdoc Office
  • Young Investigator Group Leader
  • Mentoring Programs
  • Leadership Development

Our Goals in Talent Management

Promoting Scientific Excellence

Excellence in research is the central goal of our support for early-career researchers. We provide targeted support and guidance to early-career scientists along their career paths – from the doctoral phase, through the postdoctoral stage, to taking on scientific leadership roles in research and academic structures.

Strengthening Transfer & Innovation
Creating International Visibility and Networks
Developing and Retaining Talent
Offering Attractive Career Conditions
Diversity as a Foundation of Scientific Excellence
Last Modified: 15.09.2025