German universities and research institutions at the 14th European Career Fair

More than 30 German universities, research institutions and funding agencies will come together as a “German Cluster” to introduce themselves and their activities at the upcoming European Career Fair in Boston. The European Career Fair, one of the largest transatlantic career fairs inthe U.S., will take place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technologyfrom January 29 to February 1, 2010. Now in its 14th year, the annualevent matches candidates from America’s leading universities with thetop echelon of employers from Europe.

On Sunday, January 31, the German exhibitors will hold an information session, titled "New Initiatives – More Opportunities," atthe Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. This event will feature twoworkshopsfor graduate students, postdoctoral candidates, and juniorfaculty.
Workshop 1 will explain “How to Find a Postdoc, Young Investigator and Faculty Position in Germany”, while Workshop 2 will focus on “Earning a PhD in Germany”. The event is open to anyone interested in studying and researching in Germany. The workshops will be conducted in English. The event is free, but registration is required.

Candidates who wish to participate are asked to register in advance at www.research-in-germany.de/ecf2010


For more information on the German Cluster, contact:
Ruth André
German Academic Exchange Service
+ 49 228 882 667
andre@daad.de

For more information on “Research in Germany”, contact:
Anke Sobieraj
German Academic Exchange Service
+ 49 228 882 858
sobieraj@daad.de
or visit www.research-in-germany.de