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.Verfügbar in drei Ausgabearten: Print, E-Book (PDF), Web-Book (Buch als Website).
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.Verfügbar in drei Ausgabearten: Print, E-Book (PDF), Web-Book (Buch als Website).
Zusammenfassung
Mirjam Müller is one of Germany's leading academic career coaches. She is Head of Postdoc Affairs at the Academic Staff Development unit at Universität Konstanz and advises university leadership on strategic career development, after roles in early-career support at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. As an author, trainer, and speaker, she works across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface71. Introduction: Navigating Academic Careers in Germany910 Key Features of the German Academic System172. The Postdoc Phase at a Glance212 1 One Phase or Several? Career Progression in the Postdoc Stage222 2 Choosing the Right Research Environment252 3 Shifting Roles: Entering the Postdoc Phase262 4 Summary: Understanding the Postdoc Phase2810 German Academic Terms You Should Know293. Developing Your Academic Portfolio333.1 Research Profile343 2 Publications413 3 Habilitation or Equivalent503 4 External Funding563 5 Honors and Awards643 6 Conference Presentations693 7 Networks and Mentors763 8 International Collaboration833 9 Peer Review Activities893 10 Professional Memberships933 11 Teaching963 12 Knowledge Transfer1033 13 Practical Work Experience1073 14 Leadership and Advisory Roles1093 15 Committee Work1183 16 Organization and Management1223.17 Summary: Building and Reflecting Your Academic Portfolio12610 Steps to Starting Your Postdoc in Germany1314. Employment Framework for Academic Careers in Germany1354 1 Job and Scholarship Opportunities1354 2 Employment Conditions1494 3 Job Postings and Application Procedures1604 4 Career Goals in German Academia1704 5 Balancing Research and Family1764 6 Summary: Navigating Structures, Securing Opportunities1825. Strategies for Your Academic Career1835 1 Networking1835 2 Writing1925 3 Visibility1965 4 Time Management and Balance2035 5 Career Planning2125 6 Alternative Career Paths2295 7 Summary: Building a Strategic and Sustainable Academic Career2356. Conclusion: Pursuing a Career in German Academia?237Appendix241References277Endnotes287Index289Reflection Exercises293
