Helmholtz Munich Postdoc Association


The Helmholtz Munich Postdoc Association was founded in October 2018 and represents the interests of the postdocs to management and committees at Helmholtz Munich. They are committed to improving the postdoc experience and working environment for all postdocs at Helmholtz Munich.
The main objectives of the Postdoc Association are

  • To achieve a higher visibility of the postdocs at the center
  • To improve interaction among postdocs
  • To foster contact to external postdoc associations
  • Represent the interests of the postdocs to management and committees at Helmholtz Munich

Board Members of the Postdoc Association

Lucie Angevin

Helmholtz Pioneer Campus

Anne-Sophie Pepin

Institute of Functional Epigenetics

David Skerrett-Byrne

Institute of Experimental Genetics
& The University of Newcastle, Australia

Chayan Banerjee

Institute of Metabolism and Cell Death

Daria Romanovskaia

Institute of Computational Biology

Filip Dámek

Institute of Experimental Genetics

Joana Ferreira

Institute for Diabetes and Obesity

Former Members of the Postdoc Association

Dr. Jimmy Omony, Institute of Asthma and Allergy Prevention (until Sept. 2025)

Dr. Javier Garcia Lopez, Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (March 2024 - July 2025)

Dr. Aicha Jeridi, Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (until June 2025)

Dr. Nadine Gawlitta, Comprehensive Molecular Analytics 

Dr. Carola Voss, Institute of Lung Health and Immunity

Dr. Ozvan Bocher, Institute of Translational Genomics

Dr. Marianne Rocha Hasler, Institute of Virology

Dr. Marijke Jansma, Institute of Structural Biology

Dr. Mathilde Noemie Delaval, Comprehensive Molecular Analytics

Dr. Christoph Bisig, Scientific Talent and Career Development

Dr. Meike Tauchert

Activities of the Helmholtz Munich Postdoc Association

Open Postdoc Lunch Meeting

The lunch meeting is an opportunity to connect with postdocs from different departments at Helmholtz Munich without any particular agenda. We meet regularly at the Mensa in Neuherberg, usually on the last Thursday the month. The next lunch meetings will take place on:

  • September: 25.09.2025 (Thursday)
  • October: 30.10.2025 (Thursday)
  • November: 27.11.2025 (Thursday)

Just drop by and look for the sign on the table at the HPC cafeteria. All postdocs are welcome! 

See you on our next lunch date!


Board Game Night

The Postdoc Association warmly invites you to their upcoming Board Game Night!
Take a break from the daily routine and join us for an evening of fun, strategy, and connection. Whether you're a experienced player or just curious to try something new, everyone’s welcome! No registration needed — just drop by, play a game or two, and enjoy some snacks in great company.

When: We are currently planning the next date! 
Where: Helmholtz Pioneer Campus, Ground Floor

We hope to see you there!


About the Helmholtz Association Postdoc Network (HAPN)

The Helmholtz Association Postdoc Network (HAPN) is the organization of postdoctoral researchers representing their peers across the Helmholtz Association and was established in 2024. The steering committee consists of two representatives from each center and works closely with career and postdoc offices within Helmholtz Centers and the Helmholtz Head Office.

HAPN's activities focus on (1) promoting collaboration and networking, (2) enhancing postdoc experience and support and (3) advocate for administrative and operational optimization. 

Connect with HAPN on LinkedIn to stay up to date about their activities and relevant information for Helmholtz Postdocs!

Reach out to the HAPN Steering Committee members at Helmholtz Munich: Anne-Sophie Pepin

Previous events of the Postdoc Association