© gettyimages/Hinterhaus Productions The Research and Innovation Landscape in Germany Science, research and innovation in Germany are characterised by an excellent infrastructure, a wide variety of disciplines, and well-equipped research facilities. Germany offers various forms of research locations: universities, non-university institutes, companies and institutions run by federal or state (Länder) authorities. More © DAAD/Volker Lannert Research Careers in Germany Various opportunities are on offer for PhD students, postdocs and senior researchers in Germany: A career within university research, at a non-university research institute or in research and development at a German company. More