From PhD to Professorship (eBook)

A Practical Guide to Academic Careers in Germany

Mirjam Müller (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2025 | 1. Auflage
300 Seiten
UTB GmbH (Verlag)
978-3-8385-6632-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Planning to continue your academic career in Germany? Mirjam Müller empowers international early career researchers to navigate the critical postdoc phase with confidence. With insights into career opportunities, working conditions, and qualification requirements, she sheds light on formal and informal rules that shape academia in Germany. This practical guide applies proven methods from academic career coaching to help you reflect on your goals, strengthen your portfolio, and plan your next steps. Learn how to build a strong academic profile, master the rules of the German research system, and make informed, strategic career decisions. As the first English-language guidebook tailored to the German academic landscape, it’s your essential toolkit for building a successful academic career in Germany.

Inhalt

Preface7
1. Introduction: Navigating Academic Careers in Germany9
10 Key Features of the German Academic System17
2. The Postdoc Phase at a Glance21
2 1 One Phase or Several? Career Progression in the Postdoc Stage22
2 2 Choosing the Right Research Environment25
2 3 Shifting Roles: Entering the Postdoc Phase26
2 4 Summary: Understanding the Postdoc Phase28
10 German Academic Terms You Should Know29
3. Developing Your Academic Portfolio33
3.1 Research Profile34
3 2 Publications41
3 3 Habilitation or Equivalent50
3 4 External Funding56
3 5 Honors and Awards64
3 6 Conference Presentations69
3 7 Networks and Mentors76
3 8 International Collaboration83
3 9 Peer Review Activities89
3 10 Professional Memberships93
3 11 Teaching96
3 12 Knowledge Transfer103
3 13 Practical Work Experience107
3 14 Leadership and Advisory Roles109
3 15 Committee Work118
3 16 Organization and Management122
3.17 Summary: Building and Reflecting Your Academic Portfolio126
10 Steps to Starting Your Postdoc in Germany131
4. Employment Framework for Academic Careers in Germany135
4 1 Job and Scholarship Opportunities135
4 2 Employment Conditions149
4 3 Job Postings and Application Procedures160
4 4 Career Goals in German Academia170
4 5 Balancing Research and Family176
4 6 Summary: Navigating Structures, Securing Opportunities182
5. Strategies for Your Academic Career183
5 1 Networking183
5 2 Writing192
5 3 Visibility196
5 4 Time Management and Balance203
5 5 Career Planning212
5 6 Alternative Career Paths229
5 7 Summary: Building a Strategic and Sustainable Academic Career235
6. Conclusion: Pursuing a Career in German Academia?237
Appendix241
References277
Endnotes287
Index289
Reflection Exercises293

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2025
• Verlagsort: Stuttgart
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere
• Schlagworte: Education • Science • University
• ISBN-10: 3-8385-6632-7 / 3838566327
• ISBN-13: 978-3-8385-6632-0 / 9783838566320