Events for postdocs
ETH Zurich supports the career development of its postdoctoral researchers by regularly organizing various information events. They aim at providing valuable insights and inspiration to help postdocs navigate their career journeys, whether in academia or beyond. Stay informed about upcoming events and take advantage of these opportunities to enhance your professional growth and network with peers and experts in your field.
Postdoc welcome!
Are you a new postdoc at ETH? Welcome to ETH!
You are not alone. There are more than 1200 other postdocs and many resources to help you with research, career development and many other issues.
Several times a year, the Grants Office, HR and AVETH organise a Postdoc Welcome! event to help newly arrived postdocs find their way around.
The next event will take place on 19 June 2025. Registration is required but only possible with ETH login. For more information, visit the protected page Grants Office Event website.
Funding opportunities for postdocs
Independence is a goal and a challenge of the postdoctoral phase. Acquiring your own third-party funding can make an important contribution to this.
Twice a year, the ETH Grants Office and ETH Industry Relations organise an event on funding opportunities specifically for postdocs. Various ETH-internal, national and international funding opportunities are presented and you will learn how third-party funding can contribute to the advancement of your career.
In addition, experienced ETH researcher(s) will talk about their experiences, successes and struggles, and will be available to answer your questions.
The next online event will take place on 1 July 2025. For more information and registration, visit the Grants Office Event website.
Download link to the Download presentation (PDF, 4.8 MB) from 4 February 2025 and the Download Q&As (PDF, 106 KB).
Postdoc career week
The Postdoc Career Week takes place every second year and aims to support postdoctoral researchers in their career planning and development. It offers a series of sessions and workshops that cover various topics relevant to postdocs, whether they are interested in pursuing careers in academia or exploring opportunities in other sectors such as industry, public service, NGOs, or the corporate world.
The program includes sessions on mentorship, funding opportunities, skill transitions, entrepreneurship, and the academic appointment process. It also features practical advice on writing narrative CVs, preparing for job interviews, and sharing career journeys of former postdocs.
The event is co-organised by the Development and Leadership unit, the Grants Office, the Career Center, and AVETH/Postdoc+. It's a great opportunity for postdocs to gain insights, receive support, and find inspiration for their career paths.
All ETH postdocs will be informed well in advance about the upcoming programme.