{"id":16779,"date":"2026-06-03T07:41:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/?post_type=event&p=16779"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:40:10","slug":"mat4hy-nrw-ude-career-day","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/events\/mat4hy-nrw-ude-career-day\/","title":{"rendered":"MAT4HY.NRW & UDE Career Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Career Day – Your Path into Hydrogen and Energy<\/h1>\n

On 3 December 2026, the MAT4HY.NRW & UDE Career Day is aimed at STEM students and PhD candidates from universities and research institutions in the Ruhr region who would like to find out about career prospects in the hydrogen and energy sector.<\/p>\n

Please note: The event will be conducted entirely in English.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What career paths are available after completing a degree or PhD in the hydrogen and energy sector? The MAT4HY.NRW & UDE Career Day provides insights into career opportunities in academia, research management, start-ups and industry, and brings early-career researchers together with experienced professionals, support services and companies. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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General information<\/h2>\n

The morning session focuses on three key career paths: academia, start-ups and industry<\/strong>. Representatives from universities, knowledge transfer and start-up programmes, as well as industry, will present entry-level opportunities, support services and key steps for career planning. <\/p>\n

In the afternoon, experts from academia, research management, start-ups and industry will talk about their personal career paths, their experiences during the application process and their day-to-day work. Breaks, lunch and the concluding networking session offer opportunities for direct discussion with the speakers, companies and other participants. <\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 3 December 2026
\nVenue:<\/strong> NETZ Seminar Room, University of Duisburg-Essen
\nEvent language: English<\/strong>
\nTarget audience:<\/strong> STEM students and PhD candidates from universities and research institutions in the Ruhr region<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Programme<\/h2>\n

09:30\u201310:00<\/strong> Registration<\/p>\n

10:00\u201310:15<\/strong> Welcome<\/p>\n

10:15\u201312:00<\/strong> Career paths: academia, start-ups & industry
\nRepresentatives from Research Academy Ruhr, university start-up and technology transfer programmes, and industry will provide an overview of career options, support services and how to prepare for different career paths.<\/p>\n

12:00\u201313:00<\/strong> Lunch & networking<\/p>\n

13:00\u201314:00<\/strong> Career paths in academia & research management
\nExperts from research, research management and related professional fields will discuss their career paths and experiences. This will be followed by a joint panel discussion. <\/p>\n

14:00\u201314:30<\/strong> Coffee break<\/p>\n

14:30\u201315:30<\/strong> Careers in industry: from start-ups to large corporations
\nSpeakers from companies in the hydrogen and energy sectors will provide insights into how they started their careers, their current roles and their experiences during the recruitment process.<\/p>\n

From 15:30<\/strong> Snacks & networking<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Registration<\/h2>\n

The event is open to STEM students and PhD candidates from universities and research institutions in the Ruhr region. When registering, you can indicate whether you plan to attend the morning programme, lunch and\/or the afternoon programme<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Contact<\/h3>\n
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