Careers beyond academia - insights from IMPRS alumni
Workshop
- Date: May 26, 2026
- Time: 11:45 AM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
- Location: Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale)
- Room: Lecture Hall / Lounge
- Host: IMPRS-STNS
- Contact: imprs@mpi-halle.mpg.de
Our invited alumni will share their experiences in industry, public policy, research management and other fields and provide practical insights into the transition from doctoral research to non-academic roles. Current IMPRS students have the opportunity for individual discussions and gain first-hand knowledge about possible career pathways after their PhD.
Confirmed speakers
- Kai-Uwe Demasius (SEMRON)
- André Farinha (Abberior Instruments)
- Konrad Gillmeister (Deutsche Energie Agentur)
- Christoph Hauser (ZEISS)
- Berthold Rimmler (MPG)
- Ankit Sharma (attocube)
Schedule
- 11.45 Registration participants
- 12.00 Welcome and short introduction of alumni
- 12.45 Lunch
- 13.45 Panel discussion
- 15.00 Open networking and exchange
This meeting is intended for current IMPRS students and researchers interested in exploring diverse career pathways.