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From PhD to Professorship

A Practical Guide to Academic Careers in Germany

Medium: Buch
ISBN: 978-3-8252-6632-5
Verlag: UTB GmbH
Erscheinungstermin: 08.12.2025
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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.

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Produkteigenschaften


  • Artikelnummer: 9783825266325
  • Medium: Buch
  • ISBN: 978-3-8252-6632-5
  • Verlag: UTB GmbH
  • Erscheinungstermin: 08.12.2025
  • Sprache(n): Englisch
  • Auflage: 1. Auflage 2025
  • Produktform: Kartoniert
  • Gewicht: 472 g
  • Seiten: 300
  • Format (B x H x T): 148 x 211 x 24 mm
  • Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt
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Autoren

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.

Preface 71. Introduction: Navigating Academic Careers in Germany 910 Key Features of the German Academic System 172. The Postdoc Phase at a Glance 212 1 One Phase or Several? Career Progression in the Postdoc Stage 222 2 Choosing the Right Research Environment 252 3 Shifting Roles: Entering the Postdoc Phase 262 4 Summary: Understanding the Postdoc Phase 2810 German Academic Terms You Should Know 293. Developing Your Academic Portfolio 333.1 Research Profile 343 2 Publications 413 3 Habilitation or Equivalent 503 4 External Funding 563 5 Honors and Awards 643 6 Conference Presentations 693 7 Networks and Mentors 763 8 International Collaboration 833 9 Peer Review Activities 893 10 Professional Memberships 933 11 Teaching 963 12 Knowledge Transfer 1033 13 Practical Work Experience 1073 14 Leadership and Advisory Roles 1093 15 Committee Work 1183 16 Organization and Management 1223.17 Summary: Building and Reflecting Your Academic Portfolio 12610 Steps to Starting Your Postdoc in Germany 1314. Employment Framework for Academic Careers in Germany 1354 1 Job and Scholarship Opportunities 1354 2 Employment Conditions 1494 3 Job Postings and Application Procedures 1604 4 Career Goals in German Academia 1704 5 Balancing Research and Family 1764 6 Summary: Navigating Structures, Securing Opportunities 1825. Strategies for Your Academic Career 1835 1 Networking 1835 2 Writing 1925 3 Visibility 1965 4 Time Management and Balance 2035 5 Career Planning 2125 6 Alternative Career Paths 2295 7 Summary: Building a Strategic and Sustainable Academic Career 2356. Conclusion: Pursuing a Career in German Academia? 237Appendix 241References 277Endnotes 287Index 289Reflection Exercises 293