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Career Paths for International Postdocs in German Academia – Module 1: The German Academic System After the PhD

Start: End: Location: in presence, TU Dortmund university campus
Event type:
  • Research Academy Ruhr
  • Career in Academia and Beyond
  • Karriere innerhalb und außerhalb der Wissenschaft
  • For Postdocs
  • Für Postdocs
„What are the differences between positions for postdocs labelled as „wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter“, „Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben“, „junior professor“ etc.? What are the formal rules and frameworks of an academic career in Germany after the PhD?

What are the differences between positions for postdocs labelled as „wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter“, „Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben“, „junior professor“ etc.?

What are the formal rules and frameworks of an academic career in Germany after the PhD? 

What kind of permanent positions does German academia offer and what are their conditions?

In short, the aim of this workshop is to 

  • help you understand the German academic system
  • show you different job profiles for postdocs within German academia

Target group: International Postdocs of all research areas of the UA Ruhr Universities
Trainer: Dr. Maria Verena Peters
Maximum number of participants: 12
Registration deadline: 04 February 2026
Contact for organizational questions: Dr. Maria Verena Peters, TU Dortmund University

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