Leadership in science
Leadership in science
Academics take on various leadership roles at the university. Be it in the supervision of students and doctoral candidates, as head of a junior research group or a chair, but also in the rotating assumption of leadership positions in academic self-administration (e.g. dean). The University of Oldenburg supports all its academics in the performance of these responsible and diverse tasks.
Workshop series: "Impulses for doctoral supervisors"
In co-operation with perspektive promotion and the University of Oldenburg's Human Resources Development and Graduate Academy, BYRD is organising the workshop series "Impulses for doctoral supervisors" for supervisors from all departments on various aspects of doctoral supervision in the winter semester 2025/26. Together, we are strengthening cooperation between doctoral candidates and supervisors.
Leadership development: "Leadership in science"
Even for experienced academics, the topics of leadership and supervision remain central. A chair must be managed with foresight and the research work of doctoral candidates must be conscientiously supervised. To support them in meeting these diverse requirements, Human Resources Development offers the "Leadership in Science" management programme, which provides input and skills training as well as space for individual concerns and networking.
Supervision
The supervision of doctoral candidates by experienced academics is an important component of supporting academics in the early stages of their careers. Excellent supervision is essential for the quality of doctoral candidates' academic work. As a supervisor, you not only provide academic supervision, but also monitor the research process, provide support in scheduling and structuring the doctorate and convey the principles of good scientific practice.
The University of Oldenburg supports all supervisors in their diverse supervisory tasks with information and workshops and with individual counseling and coaching to reflect on or further develop your own professional role.
Mentoring
Experienced female postdocs who are aiming for a permanent leadership position in science or who are perhaps already facing their first appointment as a junior professor and junior research group leader would like support in decision-making and career planning. Support from an experienced scientist as a mentor can be crucial during this time. The Graduate Academy offers the "Progressio" mentoring programme.
Good scientific practice
The university is committed to communicating the principles of good scientific practice, which are the core of scientific work, at central and decentralized level in the faculties. Together with the ombudspersons, the Committee for Good Scientific Practice provides information on the principles of good scientific practice and is involved in the event of violations or scientific misconduct.
University Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
The University Teaching and Learning in Higher Education programme is aimed at all lecturers at the university and is therefore also open to experienced lecturers. The acquisition of further university academic teaching skills and methods is organized with maximum flexibility - for example, you can also attend individual modules of the University Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate Programme. The Team will be happy to advise you.
Civil service matters and appointment management
The University of Oldenburg provides comprehensive advice and support to academics in the early stages of their careers as well as professors, civil servants, professorial administrators and visiting academics with a wealth of experience.
The Department for Civil Service Affairs and Appointment Management supports you in matters relating to job advertisements, recruitment conditions, appointment procedures and procedures for obtaining academic titles. The department is also responsible for quality management and monitoring various procedures.
Mentors wanted
The University of Oldenburg runs mentoring programmes for academics in different career phases: the program "Perspektiven. Wege in die Wissenschaft" programme (in German) is aimed at doctoral students in the final phase of their dissertation and early postdocs who are aiming for an academic career.
The program "Progessio. Successfully shaping top positions in science" is aimed at experienced female postdocs and junior professors who are "on the jump" to the top.
You can get involved as a mentor for both lines! Not only will you accompany your mentee for about a year and share your valuable knowledge and experience, but you can also take part in various events of the supporting program (workshops, lecture evenings, etc.).