Jobs & Talents

Promoting young researchers is a major priority for the Helmholtz Association. Its qualification schemes for young researchers are geared mainly towards PhD students, postdocs and young managers. In addition, the Association organises activities for children, teenagers, undergraduate students and apprentices to help ensure there will be plenty of qualified researchers in the future. 

The Helmholtz Association has set high standards for its talent management. Its strategy begins with targeted recruitment of highly qualified staff at all levels, followed by comprehensive support aimed at further developing their potential.  Ensuring equal opportunities is an essential element in all talent management activities undertaken by the Helmholtz Association. After all, people – men and women – are a scientific organisation’s most important asset, and this principle must be upheld and developed. The Joint Initiative for Research and Innovation provides the Helmholtz Association with the funds it needs to promote young women and men in science, administration and infrastructure using the measures outlined.