Portal for Junior Academics

The central hub for researchers from doctoral candidates to assistant professors

The portal offers comprehensive information on career development within and outside academia, Transferable Skills, funding, and advisory services.

Events

January 28, 2026

13:15 − 18:00

Universität Bern, Uni S

Postdoc Career Navigator

Career Event: Career Paths Outside Academia

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January 28, 2026

until January 29, 2026

09:00 − 17:00

Universität Bern, H4

Supervision

Training for PhD Supervisors (in German)

The two-day block course "Training for PhD Supervisors" addresses the goals, challenges, and content of effective supervision of doctoral candidates.

February 13, 2026

09:00 − 15:00

Universität Bern, Uni S

Teaching

14th Teaching Day (in German)

Learning from mistakes: The 14th Teaching Day focuses on research-based learning and productive failure.

March 3, 2026

13:00 − 17:00

Universität Bern, H6

Postdoc Career Navigator

Career Planning (with Coaching)

Are you a postdoc and need support with the application process? A CV check or interview training will help you prepare for your next job interview.

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News

Career

Transferable Skills Spring Semester 2026

Transferable Skills courses for doctoral candidates and postdocs teach key competencies; many cover AI applications.

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Funding

«Open Round» to Support Postdocs

Funding is provided for initiatives and measures aimed at networking, further education, and career development.

Application deadline: February 16, 2026

Resources

Welcome Center

New in Bern

New to the University of Bern? The Welcome Center helps with moving and getting organized.

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Funding

Open Calls

On this page, you will find open calls for proposals for UniBE funding programs as well as selected external calls for proposals.

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Research

UniBE Research Cycle

The UniBE Research Cycle gives researchers an overview of support, tools, infrastructure, and key guidelines.

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Fostering Innovation

Innovation at UniBE

The UniBE actively promotes knowledge transfer and supports innovative researchers in translating their projects into practice.

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Contact

University of Bern
Academic Careers Office

Hochschulstrasse 6
3012 Bern