Qualifications Portal of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

Jena and its surroundings combine high quality of living with a large variety of exciting career opportunities offered by international companies like Schott, Zeiss and JenOptic as well numerous start-ups and smaller companies. This talk explores the opportunities available to anyone who considers to stay in Jena after completing their PhD or PostDoc at the Friedrich Schiller University. In particular, the situation of international researchers will be addressed. The talk will tackle the following questions: What are your options regarding financing and Residence Act (for non-EU-citizens)? What are the employment opportunities in Jena? How does the employer landscape in Jena look like and which sectors could be relevant for you? Which tools can you use for your job search in Jena and who can support you on the way to employment?