Creating Synergies
In their strategic partnership "PIER", DESY and the University of Hamburg combine their strengths in innovation, education and research.
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PIER is the strategic partnership of DESY and the University of Hamburg ("Partnership for Innovation, Education and Research"). PIER focuses on the research fields particle and astroparticle physics, nanosciences, photon science and infection and structural biology. Additional interdisciplinary areas are theoretical physics and accelerator research. In 2023, artefact profiling was added to the portfolio as a PIER Emerging Topic. Under the umbrella of PIER, DESY and the University of Hamburg jointly provide funding for cross-institutional research projects, promote high-quality education of junior scientists, and foster an innovation-friendly culture on the science campus Bahrenfeld.
The unique research environment of the science campus Bahrenfeld is where all PIER activities unfold. The campus hosts around 3,000 guest researchers from more than 40 countries every year who are attracted by the world-class research facilities available in Bahrenfeld.
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Summer in the Science City
NEWS | 20 June 2024
PIER PhD Reception 2024
EVENT | Onsite | 3 July 2024 4:00 p.m. | Campus Bahrenfeld, DESY Auditorium (bldg. 5) and Canteen/Bistro
Discover how PIER can boost your scientific career
EVENTS
show all events11 Nov 2024
From Applying to Getting Hired: Preparing a CV and Job Interview
Alexander Britz | 11 November 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Online
Join this workshop tailor-made for PhDs and postdocs at DESY.
11 Nov 2024
Networking for Introverts or People Who Do Not Really Like to Network
Dr. Sylvia Löhken | 11 November 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | In-person
Join our expert trainer, Dr. Sylvia Löhken for an interactive, online workshop on how to network. The importance of networking for one's career is undeniable. But how do you f ...
15 Nov 2024
PIER Day 2024
15 Nov. 2024 | Bahrenfeld campus, CFEL bldg. 99
On Nov. 15th, 2024, PIER will hold its annual PIER Day on Bahrenfeld campus.
15 Nov 2024
Leadership Training for Postdocs (4/4)
Andrea Pargätzi & Hans König | 15 November 2024, 9:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Online
In this module, we will make sure you are well prepared for your meetings. Apart from looking at the important success factors we will also prepare you for the management of c ...
Meet PIER
Take a quick roundtrip and discover the PIER activities and program offers.
»I am so happy to be on the Science Campus Bahrenfeld, because here I can work at incredible institutions, do interesting research, and learn a new language at the same time.«
Blae Stacey | Doctoral Researcher PHGS since 2022 | Learn more
