Career development for postdocs – overview of links
Content
- Chapter 1: Know yourself
- Chapter 2: Explore options
- Chapter 3: Get focused
- Chapter 4: Take action
- Contact
Chapter 1: Know yourself
CHECK-IN: MY CURRENT (POSTDOC) SITUATION
Journaling might help you to increase your self awareness. Are you ready for your daily dose of self-reflection? => deep dive at page 7
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS: MY PERSONAL RESOURCES
Do you have an idea of how much time you have left according to the German Academic Temporary Employment Act (WissZeitVG)? => deep dive at page 8
LEARNING FROM THE PAST: MY LIFE LINES
There are many different people, e.g. teachers, PIs, friends and family – who may have shaped your attitudes toward careers. Find out more about these influences => deep dive at page 11
MY INNER COMPASS: CAREER MOTIVES
Your role-based values help you to define your ideal working environment. They are the factors that are most important in fostering job satisfaction, career progression and your perception of career success. => deep dive at page 12
FULFILLING EXPERIENCE: MY COMPETENCIES, TALENTS & INTERESTS
The Vitae RDF articulates the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of effective researchers, and might be used for planning your personal, professional and career development. => deep dive at page 15
Chapter 2: Explore options
GETTING INFORMATION: SOURCES FOR UNCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES
Get inspired and read on career stories of postdocs, e.g. here (the auditorium) => deep dive at page 20
ENVISIONING YOUR FUTURE: IMAGINE YOUR CAREER
REBECA PRACTICE is a tool that brings you the opportunity to explore professional roles other than the academic researcher role. Try it out! => deep dive at page 23
Chapter 3: Get focused
REALITY CHECK: PERFORMANCE AND ENJOYMENT
Classify your research task according to the learning zone model. If you classify (m)any of them in the alarm zone, you should think how you can address this to move them into the learning or comfort zone. Who can help you? => deep dive at page 31
Chapter 4: Take action
MOVING FORWARD: NEXT STEPS AND MILESTONES TOWARD MY GOALS
Applications require appropriate and strong Cover Letters and CVs. Examples and information can be found in a publication by Cambridge University. CVs and Cover Letters for PhDs and Postdocs. => deep dive at page 37
CONTACT
On our websites, you will find a wealth of valuable information on career paths and opportunities for postdocs. In addition, the UNIBUND Universities offer various informational events and workshops on career planning and development. Finally, you are welcome to contact us for personal career counseling.
Career counseling for postdocs at University of Jena
- Contact
+49 3641 9401311 - Events: Graduate Academy
- Workshops: Qualification
- Infos: Postdoctoral Phase
- Linkedin: Postdocs in Jena
Career counseling for postdocs at University of Leipzig
- Contact
+49 +49 341 97 – 35093 - Events: LRDP
- Workshops: Qualification
- Infos: Postdoctoral Phase
- Linkedin: Postdocs in Leipzig
Career counseling for postdocs at University of Halle
- Contact
+49 345 55 21746
???? - Events: Graduate Academy
- Workshops: Qualification
- Infos: Postdoctoral Phase (in German)
- Linkedin: Postdocs in Halle (Saale)