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Career Advancememt

Career Advancement: Navigating Career Paths and Building Professional Networks

Career advancement requires thoughtful planning, strategic insights, and the right tools to explore a wide range of opportunities. This program is specifically designed to support postdocs in navigating both academic and non-academic career pathways. Participants will gain essential skills to identify roles that align with their expertise and aspirations.

Through career planning, structured mentorship, targeted professional networking, and practical strategies for successful job applications, this program provides a solid foundation for the next steps in your career. By fostering meaningful connections and enhancing career readiness, you will be well-equipped to approach your professional future with clarity, focus and confidence.

 

Science Communication: Share Your Research with Clarity and Impact

Effective science communication is more than a skill—it’s a game-changer for your academic career. In our workshops, you’ll learn how to present your research with confidence and impact, ensuring it resonates with both academic peers and broader audiences.

Master advanced presentation techniques and develop scientific writing skills that amplify the reach and relevance of your work. Whether addressing specialists or engaging with non-experts, these sessions will empower you to articulate your findings in ways that inspire and inform – a critical advantage for professional growth in today’s competitive research landscape. Take this opportunity to transform how you share your discoveries and make a lasting impression.

 

Research Management: Mastering Scientific Projects with Confidence and Precision

Effective research management is the foundation of every successful scientific endeavor. Our hands-on sessions provide you with the tools and insights to plan, execute, and oversee projects effectively.

From grant writing and budgeting to resource management and project monitoring, you’ll gain practical skills to navigate complex workflows and deliver impactful results. Whether you’re managing a single project or balancing multiple responsibilities, this program equips you with the expertise to lead with clarity and professionalism.

 

Self-Management: Achieving Balance in a Demanding Academic Career

Success as a postdoc requires more than expertise – it demands resilience, focus, and balance. Our self-management program offers strategies to help you thrive in academia’s fast-paced environment while maintaining your personal well-being.

Learn techniques for time management, conflict resolution, and stress management, and discover effective approaches to achieve a sustainable work-life balance. These skills will help you prioritize effectively, stay productive, and create a fulfilling career that aligns with your values and ambitions.

This program offers actionable insights to help you organize your time, prioritize your goals, and sustain energy for what matters most. Take the next step in shaping a career that’s as fulfilling as it is impactful. Take control of your time and energy, and empower yourself to achieve excellence—both professionally and personally.

Our program supports postdocs in building their individual career path through targeted support in four areas: Career Development, Science Communication, Research Management, and Self-Management.

 

Find the professional support you need

The Postdoc School offers a wide range of formats, especially for postdocs in the orientation phase, which support you in developing your own self-reflective profiles, deepening your skills, acquiring new future skills, planning strategically, or defining concrete next steps.

Our workshops and coaching help you focus your skills, goals, and questions through tailored support for individual and self-determined career planning. From quick insights to long-term strategies, we support you in skill development, decision-making, and exploring career paths both within and beyond academia.

Our Support Formats:

  • Workshops: Topic- and skill-focused training to enhance core competencies
  • Career Coaching: Individual or group sessions for personalized career development
  • “KarriereBlick”: Insights into diverse career fields and opportunities
  • “KarriereKick”: Expert feedback and insider tips to refine your career strategy

Workshops

Building Leadership Skills for Academia - A Workshop for Postdocs

I Fri, Jan 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

25.09.2025

Academic Choices – Non Academic Choices: Deciding between the two

| Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

14.09.2025

Neue Wege für Postdocs: (1) Profilbildung für den Arbeitsmarkt (2) Vom Profil zum Job

| 1. Termin Mo., 26. Jan. 2026, 09:00 - 16:00 | 2. Termin Di., 27. Jan. 2026, 09:00 - 16:00 | 3. Termin Mo., 23. Feb. 2026, 09:00 - 12:00 | 4. Termin Mo., 23. März 2026, 09:00 - 12:00

14.09.2025

Academic Choices – Achieving Success in Academia

| Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 10:00 AM  4:00 PM

14.09.2025

Make Headway with your Research Paper - Writing Sessions for Postdocs

| Thu, Jan 08, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Fri, Jan 09, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

14.09.2025

Die eigene Forscher*innenpersönlichkeit zur Marke machen

| Mo., 08. Dez. 2025, 09:00 - 16:00 | Di., 09. Dez. 2025, 09:00 - 16:00

14.09.2025

Academic Publishing for Postdocs: Strategy and Self-Marketing

| Tue, Dec 02, 2025, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Wed, Dec 03, 2025, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

14.09.2025

Social Media for Reseachers

| Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

14.09.2025

How to get into the non-academic German job market: The workshop for international Postdocs

| Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

14.09.2025

Building Leadership Skills for Academia - a Workshop for Postdocs

| Tue, Jul 08, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

27.06.2025

Academic Choices – Non Academic Choices: Deciding between the two

|  Wed, Jul 09, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

11.06.2025

How to Get into the Non-Academic German Job Market: The Workshop for International Postdocs

| Mon, Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |  Tue, Jun 17, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

11.06.2025