The Helmholtz Juniors
Representing all PhD candidates of the Helmholtz Centers
Helmholtz Juniors was founded in 2005 as an initiative to represent the interests of all (about 8000 as of 2016) doctoral researchers working at each of the 18 centers in the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest non-university scientific organization. Our primary goals are fostering exchange between and networking, improving working conditions, and expanding opportunities for advanced training within the Helmholtz Association.
2022 Helmholtz Juniors meeting
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2020 Helmholtz Juniors meeting
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2019 Helmholtz Juniors meeting in Kiel
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How are the HeJus structured?
In 2017, Helmholtz Juniors joined forces with Max Planck PhDnet and Leibniz PhD Network to form a ‘network of networks’, or N2. This platform aims to address broad topics relevant to doctoral researchers.
What are the HeJus doing for me?
The majority of the work we do is split into a number of different working groups. We currently have four active working groups: working conditions, surveys, events, and communication. Have a look at our website, blog or Social Media for more information on what we do!