VAAM Young Scientist Network - Important Dates

  • Next meeting: 08. December 2025, 1 pm, online via Zoom, registration 

    "Industrial Careers: Perspectives and Pathways"

    This session highlights the diversity and versatility of career opportunities for microbiologists in industry. Six invited speakers will share their personal journeys, illustrating how both Master’s and PhD graduates can pursue diverse and rewarding roles across the industrial landscape. Their experiences span research and development, project management, education, quality managment and leadership positions.


    The access link will be sent after registration as a new member of the VAAM Young Scientist Network.

Program 08.12.2025

Industrial Careers: Perspectives and Pathways
 
Join us to explore the many pathways scientists can take beyond academia and gain first-hand insights into how research skills translate into impactful careers across sectors.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Andreas Nocker
    Deputy Head of Applied Microbiology, IWW Water Research Institute gGmbH

  • Nicole Yuan, M.Sc.
    Project Manager, Vemicon AG

  • Dr. Eva Mahler
    Research Scientist, BASF

  • Dr. Anna-Maria Möller
    Education Coordinator, West German Genome Center

  • Dr. Luitpold Fried
    Managing Director, Bind-X International GmbH

  • t.b.a. (Quality Management )
    A representative from the VAAM Quality Management FG will be announced soon.