First Audition? Applying for (Junior) Professorships

A workshop offered by the Human Resources Development

Anyone seeking a long-term career in science sooner or later finds herself or himself before what could subjectively be considered the biggest hurdle of a scientific career: The application for a professorship. The workshop provides you with advice and tips for your applications (focus Germany).
The seminar will first deal with the procedure and formal aspects of the appointment process. Afterwards, all necessary application documents (especially CV, cover letter, research and teaching concept) will be discussed and partly illustrated with sample materials. The third part of the seminar addresses the expectations and requirements in the hearing with the appointment committee as well as
important preparation steps.

The seminar is intended to give you a first overview
of the topic.

Online Workshop

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt

Language

English

Location

Online via Zoom

Target group

Postdocs who aspire a professorship

Track(s)

Research Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

2 units are applicable within the "Careers plus" certificates

Content

The Webcast consists of three parts:

An overview of the procedure and the formal aspects of the appointment process
All necessary application documents (especially CV, cover letter, research and teaching concept) are discussed and partly illustrated with sample materials.
Aspects of the hearing: Expectations and requirements in the hearing with the appointment committee as well as
important preparation steps are discussed

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 event will take place online.

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?

The further training offers provided by HR Development at the University of Bonn are only open to people who have signed a work contract with the University, the University Hospital (UKB), are enrolled as a doctoral student, are conducting research on behalf of the University or are an associated member of a research consortium.

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.