{"id":6356,"date":"2025-11-27T13:27:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T12:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/?page_id=6356"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:56:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T12:56:05","slug":"career-development-for-postdocs-overview-of-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/career-development-for-postdocs-overview-of-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Career development for postdocs &#8211; overview of links (outdated)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<span id=\"Content\"><h3>Content<\/h3><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/files\/2025\/11\/Taucher_Transparent-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6376\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/files\/2025\/11\/Taucher_Transparent-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/files\/2025\/11\/Taucher_Transparent-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/files\/2025\/11\/Taucher_Transparent.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/files\/2025\/11\/Taucher_Transparent-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/files\/2025\/11\/Taucher_Transparent-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/files\/2025\/11\/Taucher_Transparent-800x800.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#chapter1\">Chapter 1: Know yourself<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#chapter2\">Chapter 2: Explore options<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#chapter3\">Chapter 3: Get focused<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#chapter4\">Chapter 4: Take action<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a><br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chapter1\">Chapter 1: Know yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"CHECK-IN:_MY_CURRENT_POSTDOC_SITUATION\"><h4>CHECK-IN: MY CURRENT (POSTDOC) SITUATION<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Journaling might help you to increase your self awareness. Are you ready for your daily dose of self-reflection? =&gt; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prosper.liverpool.ac.uk\/postdoc-resources\/reflect\/journaling-to-increase-self-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\">deep dive<\/a> at page 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"SITUATIONAL_ANALYSIS:_MY_PERSONAL_RESOURCES\"><h4>SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS: MY PERSONAL RESOURCES<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have an idea of how much time you have left according to the German Academic Temporary Employment Act (WissZeitVG)? =&gt; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmbf.de\/DE\/Forschung\/Wissenschaftssystem\/WissenschaftlicheKarriere\/Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz\/wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz_node.html\" target=\"_blank\">deep dive<\/a> at page 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"LEARNING_FROM_THE_PAST:_MY_LIFE_LINES\"><h4>LEARNING FROM THE PAST: MY LIFE LINES<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different people, e.g. teachers, PIs, friends and family \u2013 who may have shaped your attitudes toward careers. Find out more about these influences =&gt; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prosper.liverpool.ac.uk\/postdoc-resources\/reflect\/influences-on-career-opinions\/\" target=\"_blank\">deep dive<\/a> at page 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"MY_INNER_COMPASS:_CAREER_MOTIVES\"><h4>MY INNER COMPASS: CAREER MOTIVES<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>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. =&gt; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prosper.liverpool.ac.uk\/postdoc-resources\/reflect\/values\/\" target=\"_blank\">deep dive<\/a> at page 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"FULFILLING_EXPERIENCE:_MY_COMPETENCIES_TALENTS_amp_INTERESTS\"><h4>FULFILLING EXPERIENCE: MY COMPETENCIES, TALENTS <span class=\"amp\">&amp;<\/span> INTERESTS<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vitae RDF articulates the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of effective researchers, and might be used for planning your personal, professional and career development. =&gt; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vitae.ac.uk\/vitae-researcher-development-framework\/using-rdf\/\" target=\"_blank\">deep dive<\/a> at page 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"FINDING_FLOW:_MY_IDEAL_WORKING_CONDITIONS\"><h4>FINDING FLOW: MY IDEAL WORKING CONDITIONS<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you need to work focused? What time and self-management tools do you know and use to organize your daily work routine effectively? =&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/prosper.liverpool.ac.uk\/learning-development-clusters\/time-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deep dive<\/a> at page 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chapter2\">Chapter 2: Explore options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"AFFECTIVE_BALANCE:_STAYING_OR_LEAVING_ACADEMIA\"><h4>AFFECTIVE BALANCE: STAYING OR LEAVING ACADEMIA?<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhancing your understanding of your personal values, which embody what is significant to you, is crucial. When you clearly identify your values, it enables you to evaluate if your time and decisions align with what you deem essential. =&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/reflection.ed.ac.uk\/reflectors-toolkit\/self-awareness\/values\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deep dive<\/a> at page 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"GETTING_INFORMATION:_SOURCES_FOR_UNCOVERING_OPPORTUNITIES\"><h4>GETTING INFORMATION: SOURCES FOR UNCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Get inspired and read on career stories of postdocs, e.g. here (the auditorium) =&gt; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theauditorium.blog\/category\/pathfinder-narratives\/\" target=\"_blank\">deep dive<\/a> at page 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"ENVISIONING_YOUR_FUTURE:_IMAGINE_YOUR_CAREER\"><h4>ENVISIONING YOUR FUTURE: IMAGINE YOUR CAREER<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>REBECA PRACTICE is a tool that brings you the opportunity to explore professional roles other than the academic researcher role. Try it out! =&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euraxess.es\/spain\/rebeca-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deep dive<\/a> at page 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chapter3\">Chapter 3: Get focused<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"REALITY_CHECK:_PERFORMANCE_AND_ENJOYMENT\"><h4>REALITY CHECK: PERFORMANCE AND ENJOYMENT<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>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? =&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.org\/the-learning-zone-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deep dive<\/a> at page 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chapter4\">Chapter 4: Take action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"MOVING_FORWARD:_NEXT_STEPS_AND_MILESTONES_TOWARD_MY_GOALS\"><h4>MOVING FORWARD: NEXT STEPS AND MILESTONES TOWARD MY GOALS<\/h4><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>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. =&gt; deep dive at page 37<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"contact\">CONTACT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Career_counseling_for_postdocs_at_University_of_Jena\"><h5>Career counseling for postdocs at University of Jena<\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Contact<br>+49 3641 9401311 <br><a href=\"mailto:postdoc@uni-jena.de\">postdoc@uni-jena.de<\/a><\/li><li>Events: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-jena.de\/12710\/graduierten-akademie\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate Academy<\/a> <\/li><li>Workshops: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/qualifizierung.uni-jena.de\/pages\/catalogsearch.jsf?faces-redirect=true&amp;sidebarExpanded=true&amp;q=*:*&amp;rows=50\" target=\"_blank\">Qualification<\/a><\/li><li>Infos: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-jena.de\/en\/12730\/postdoctoral-phase\" target=\"_blank\">Postdoctoral Phase <\/a><\/li><li>Linkedin: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/13116901\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Postdocs in Jena<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Career_counseling_for_postdocs_at_University_of_Leipzig\"><h5>Career counseling for postdocs at University of Leipzig<\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Contact<br>+49 +49 341 97 &#8211; 35093 <br><a href=\"mailto:postdoc@uni-leipzig.de\">postdoc@uni-leipzig.de<\/a><\/li><li>Events: LRDP<\/li><li>Workshops: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-leipzig.de\/en\/forschung\/wissenschaftliche-laufbahn\/postdocs\/interdisciplinary-qualification-and-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qualification<\/a> <\/li><li>Infos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-leipzig.de\/en\/research\/academic-careers\/postdocs\/career-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Postdoctoral Phase<\/a> <\/li><li>Linkedin: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/12997034\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Postdocs in Leipzig<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Career_counseling_for_postdocs_at_University_of_Halle\"><h5>Career counseling for postdocs at University of Halle<\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Contact<br>+49 345 55 21746<br>??postdoc@uni-halle.de??<\/li><li>Events: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Academy<\/a> <\/li><li>Workshops: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/kategorie\/complementary-skills-workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qualification<\/a><\/li><li>Infos: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/mlu4career\/karriere-einstieg\/weitere-karrierewege\/\" target=\"_blank\">Postdoctoral Phase<\/a> (in German) <\/li><li>Linkedin: Postdocs in Halle (Saale)<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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