Webcasts Career Planning and Development
The lecturers
Dr. Cécile Schain
Dr. Cécile Schain is an academically trained psychologist with additional coaching and consulting training. After several years as a research associate and as a psychologist at a federal agency she today works as a freelance coach, psychological consultant and lecturer. She is specialized in the demands of scientists as well as professionals employed in the health and social services. Her primary focuses are strengthening of self-esteem, stress management, communication, dealing with conflict, leadership and occupational reorientation.
Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt
Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt holds a degree in psychology and has completed additional training as a coach and management consultant (German Psychologists Academy). After several years working as a postdoctoral researcher at Bielefeld University and as an interim professor at Osnabrück University, she now works as a freelance lecturer, consultant, and coach, specializing in the needs of academics. Her main areas of focus are academic career planning as well as applications for professorships and postdoctoral positions.
Webcasts Career Planning and Development
With these webcasts, the Graduate Academy of the University of Oldenburg would like to support you in your individual career orientation and strategic career planning. The webcasts offer you the opportunity to deal strategically with the topic of career orientation and career planning.
1. First audition?
Applying for (junior) professorships
Format
Webcast and additional materials
Duration
Approx. 3:10 h
Target group
The video is aimed at postdocs of all experience levels (R2/R3) and is geared towards scientists with little to no experience with appointment procedures. Of course, more experienced researchers are also welcome to watch the video.
Aims & content
The aim of the video is to inform you in detail about all phases of the appointment procedure and to provide you with specific assistance and tips for your application. The video first deals with the procedure and formal aspects of the appointment process. Then all the necessary application documents (especially CV, cover letter, concepts) are discussed in detail and illustrated in part with sample materials. In the third part, the expectations and requirements in the hearing with the appointment committee as well as important preparation steps are discussed. You will receive tips and short demonstrations on how to structure your scientific presentation and teaching demonstration. In addition, the most frequently asked questions and topics in the committee interview are presented.
2. How to become a professor!
Academic career planning and development
Format
Webcast and accompanying materials
Duration
Approx. 2:45 h
Target group
The seminar is aimed at doctoral candidates in the advanced phase (R1) and postdocs in the early phase (approx. 1st-4th postdoc year, R2) and is geared towards participants who are interested in an academic career in Germany and would like to find out more about the opportunities and requirements. Of course, more experienced researchers are also welcome to watch the video.
Aims and content
The aim of the video is to provide you with knowledge, background and orientation for planning and developing the next steps towards a long-term academic career in Germany. The video first discusses questions such as: What long-term career options does the »job market Academia« offer for researchers and what are the actual chances here? What requirements and criteria should be met for this career path? When are which tasks particularly important? What has the highest priority? How important is the habilitation? What time frame is appropriate? The video informs you about the central requirements (also beyond publications and third-party funding) and milestones for an academic career. It also provides specific tips and advice on how to prioritize these requirements and on strategic considerations during the postdoc phase on the path to a professorship. Building on this, the video and the accompanying workbook offer you the opportunity to take stock and reflect on your own academic profile and ideally derive the next important steps from this.
3. I'm out of here!
Leaving academia
Format
Webcast and accompanying materials
Duration
Approx. 2:10 h
Target group
The video is aimed at academics at all levels of experience (R1-R3; doctoral candidates and postdocs) who would like to find out about alternative career opportunities outside the academic system or leave the academic career path.
Aims & content
The aim of the video is to support you in developing viable individual ideas for professional alternatives to an academic career. First, the situation of doctoral graduates on the German job market is presented. Using tasks for analysis and self-reflection, you will then be guided to explore your own interests and values. This is followed by a framework and strategies for researching career options and identifying your own skills for the non-university job market. Finally, tips and advice are given for the first job application steps.
How do the webcasts work?
All webcasts consist of a video (stream) and associated materials for download (handout, worksheets, etc.). Both are made available via Tentary.
To register, please send an email to the Graduate Academy stating your career phase and School. After registration you will receive a link to the video and the materials. You can access both for a limited period of time at your own pace. The use of the webcasts and the accompanying materials is free of charge for doctoral candidates and postdocs at the University of Oldenburg.
Please note: By submitting your request, you agree not to share the link with others. If you are interested in multiple webcasts, please let us know which one you would like to start with. We will only send you the link to the next webcast once you have notified the Graduate Academy that you have completed the previous one.