International Workshop on Career Opportunities
The international workshop “Women in Photonics” brings together outstanding female scientists at the beginning of their careers and offers them the opportunity to connect, present their research, and exchange ideas with leading experts from academia and industry.
The focus of the workshop will be on:
- Optical health technologies – diagnosis, monitoring, therapy
- Biomedical microscopy, bio-analytical methods, medical chip systems
- Biophotonics such as vibrational spectroscopy, fluorescence, OCT, PAT, etc.
- Laser based technology
- Photonic data science (AI, deep learning, machine learning)
- Optical engineering
- Fiber optics/fiber technology
The workshop is aimed at female postdocs and PhD students working in these research areas who would like to present their work, expand their professional networks, and exchange ideas with other researchers. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experienced scientists from academia and industry, gain new perspectives, and develop strategies for their future professional careers.
USE THE CHANCE TO:
Present and get feedback on your research
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Learn about career opportunities in Photonics
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Connect with companies and institutions
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Extend your network
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Discuss with experienced female scientists
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Attend various career workshops
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Register free of charge
Conference Chair & Keynote talks
Prof. Jürgen Popp
Conference Chair
Scientific Director
Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology
Prof. Julie L. Bentley
Conference Co-Chair
Professor of Optics
University of Rochester
Dr. Rachel Won
Keynote Speaker
Chief Editor
Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering
Agnes Hübscher
Keynote Speaker
Senior Director Corporate Affairs, Communications & Industry Relations
Edmund Optics
Photonics is a very highly multidisciplinary field where we have scientists from different backgrounds. We need to speak one language. And additionally, we are all women, we have very similar problems in research, in family, in personal lives, and that’s a very good opportunity to learn from each other, to help each other and build our network.
Registration & Abstract Submission
To register for the workshop, an online registration portal will open in late 2026, during which you can apply for a travel grant.
Please note that applicants for a travel grant are required to give a short presentation as part of the program. During registration, you will be asked to submit a short abstract and a brief resume. A template for the abstract is linked below; there are no specific formatting requirements for the resume—one page is sufficient.
To register for the workshop, please complete the online registration form linked below. Participation in the workshop is free of charge.
If you would like to apply for a travel grant, please indicate this accordingly in the registration form.
Required attachments:
- Abstract of maximum one page length (there is no template)
- Short bio of maximum one page length
The registration and abstract submission deadline is March 7, 2027. Following the deadline, submissions will be reviewed. Notifications of acceptance will be sent in April 2027.
Travel Grants
A limited number of travel grants is available. Travel grant recipients will be selected as part of the review process following the registration deadline. Applicants for a travel grant are expected to give an oral presentation as part of the workshop programme.
The workshop will provide an outstanding opportunity for female postdocs and PhD students to share their research plans and results, as well as to network with senior female scientists. This meeting is an opportunity to ask questions, learn presentation skills, discover career paths in optics, and have fun.
This meeting is an opportunity to ask questions, learn presentation skills, discover career paths in optics, and have fun.
Program
- Get-Together
- Welcome Note
- Career Workshop
- Poster session in the afternoon
- Scientific talks
- Talks on Career Opportunities in Academia and Industry
- Career Report
- Networking Dinner
- Scientific talks
- Talks on Career Opportunities in Academia and Industry
- Career Report
- Networking Evening
- Lab Tours at the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology
- End at noon
Exhibitors & Supporters
During the workshop, companies and institutions will have the opportunity to present their organizations to the young researchers in form of an info point. These will be located in the foyer of the Leibniz IPHT, the area where breaks will take place and where the poster exhibition will be held.
In addition, the program will include a session dedicated to presenting career options in academia, research and industry. Each supporter of the workshop will have the opportunity to highlight the opportunities available at their own institution.
If you are interested in participating, please contact us:
Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technologies
Contact person: Katharina Szulc
katharina.szulc@leibniz-ipht.de
+49 (0)3641 206 035
Conference Organizer and Venue
Leibniz Institut of Photonic Technology
At the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT) in Jena, scientists use light to find solutions to questions and urgent problems in the fields of health, environment, medicine and safety. Under the motto “Photonics for Life”, they research light-based technologies that make our lives safer, healthier and cleaner. Especially in the field of optical health technologies, Leibniz IPHT, in cooperation with partners from research and industry, is specifically promoting translation: the transfer of research results into applicable solutions – from Ideas to Instruments.
Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology
Albert-Einstein-Str. 9
07745 Jena | Germany
Conferencing provides a great a forum to interact with leaders in the field and the start as well as building of your network both of which are key to being successful in both the academic as well as commercialization the world.
Travel information Jena
How to get there
Leibniz IPHT
Jena | Germany
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