Coaching Day: Career Planning for Postdocs Inside and Outside Academia

A workshop offered by the Human Resources Development

The trainer, Dr. Matthias Schwarzkopf, has accompanied approximately 200 appointment procedures and appointment negotiations as a representative for the Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena. Through this task, he has built up a broad knowledge of career paths in a wide range of natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. He works as trainer and consultant in the research sector for several years.

^{* Participants of cooperating universities of the PE NRW certificate can register for these events. Participation is permitted if there are places available after the registration deadline (that have not been booked by employees of the University of Bonn).}

In-person Coaching

Thursday, December 01, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Individual appointments will be made between 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Matthias Schwarzkopf

Language

English or German

Location

Online via Zoom

Target group

Research Managers | Postdocs

Track(s)

Research Track
Research Management Track
Business and Organizations Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

2 Units are applicable within the "PostDoc Plus" certificates

Content

Career Planning Inside Academia

Planning and optimizing your academic career
Evaluating your current academic profile: What did I achieve and what do I still need?
Specify your next goals and the major steps towards qualifying for long-term academic career
Applying for professorship and other positions inside academia
Dealing with the risks of a scientific career
Dealing with current challenges

Orientation: Career Inside or Outside Academia

My profile - my competences: Which positions suit me?
Decision-making support: stay in academia or apply to leave?

Career Planning Outside Academia

Job search of non-scientific careers
Applications for positions outside academia
Which of my skills and experiences are most attractive for non-academic employers?

Notes on registration (300 KB)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a charge for the event?

No. Human Resources Development will cover the costs.

An event is fully booked, is there a waiting list?

Yes, if an event is fully booked, we will put you on the waiting list. You will then move up if a place becomes available again in time before the start of the event.

Are the premises accessible without barriers?

The premises in the "Alte Sternwarte" are only accessible to a limited extent. If you need assistance with access, please contact the indicated contact person in time, so that we can support you accordingly on the day of the event.

Is childcare available during the event?

If you need childcare during an event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn.

Are external persons also allowed to participate in the event?

In order to be able to participate in the training offers of the Human Resources Development of the University of Bonn, you must have an employment contract with the University of Bonn, be an enrolled PhD student, be active in research for the University of Bonn or be an associated member of a research network.

What does certificate or certificate of attendance mean?

For all our event offerings, you will generally receive a confirmation of participation in the event and of its contents.

We also offer a certificate program along the three "Career Tracks": "Research", "Research Management" and "Business & Organizations". For more information, please see the corresponding page of the certificates.

If the currently displayed training course can be credited to one of the three "tracks", this is indicated accordingly.