Your Ally for Careers in Academia & beyond.
For researchers.
How do people become professors in Germany? How can I discover what options there are in other sectors? Is my application portfolio ok? We’ll help you find the answers. You will benefit from our independent expertise and our cross-sectoral network.
We offer you Guidance, Skill development & Opportunities:
»The GSO provided the perfect channel to meet fellow early career scientists as well as senior investigators across disciplines and institutions. The friendly and supportive exchanges were exactly what I needed when I started my own research group!«
Dr. Tuan Leng Tay, Group Leader, Assistant Professor University Boston, KT Boost Alumna
»The energy and enthusiasm with which the GSO supports me in my development of becoming an independent scientist are truly uplifting.«
Dr. Lysanne Snijders, Assistant professor at Wageningen University & Research, KT Boost Fund Fellow
»The GSO is a very special organization with wonderful people, who were an essential element in starting my career in Germany.«
Dr. Silvia Keppler, Technology Engineer at DöhlerGroup, Darmstadt
For research institutions, foundations, and companies.
Innovative and successful formats, strong connections to the (international) scientific community, years of expertise, and independent perspectives – we support you in your work with and for scientists.
- Workshops & Moderation: Topics include recruiting & retention, leadership in academia, and talent mobility.
- HiddenChamps: We connect you with highly qualified professionals.
- Webinars: Tailored to your target groups with relevant content.
- Strategic Sparring: For the development of mentoring, alumni, or funding programs.
»I am convinced that GSO’s work and engagement for researchers’ careers closes an important gap that exists despite all the science funding from the public and private sectors.«
Florian Bruhns, Global Lead of Employer Branding & Talent Attraction KWS Group
»Working with the GSO during our workshop “Career Development” was a lot of fun. The information about career opportunities in research and non-academic sectors, application strategies and exercises to develop strengths and values were target-oriented and very helpful for our professional and personal development.«
Mirjam Seeliger, PhD Student, INOQ GmbH (Participant and Co-Organizer MSCA Interfuture Workshop Career Development)
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