Qualification and advisory for junior scientists and academics
Paderborn University supports its junior scientists and academics with numerous interdisciplinary and target group specific qualification opportunities and advisory services. During the doctoral degree programmes and the postdoc phase, the focus lies on the areas of scientific and academic qualification. These are driven forward by independent research activities and accompanied by supporting measures. In addition, interdisciplinary competencies for careers within and outside the university are promoted.
Levels of promotion for junior scientists and academics
The promotion of junior scientists and academics is pursued at different levels:
At structural level, the integration in a faculty or workgroup constitutes an essential pillar in career development. In this case, support is provided by the integration in research, teaching and supervision, i.e. for instance by involvement on research assignments and research colloquia or engagement in committees. But also the integration in the discipline-specific community is an important building block for scientific or academic qualification. Here, the involvement in research alliances, expert activities and the participation or (co)-organisation of conferences will promote the career. Paramount for both levels of integration - especially during the doctoral degree phase - is the supervisor, who should actively support the relevant activities.
At Paderborn University, junior scientists and academics can benefit from a variety of different qualification opportunities and advisory services. At group level, seminars, workshops and modular programmes are offered at different units within the university. Exchange is provided for within the scope of collegial advisory formats.
Qualification areas
On the one hand, the qualification opportunities address scientific and academic core competencies (e.g. scientific writing, presentations, publications, teaching competencies or preparing research applications). In addition, the university offers a wide range of courses for the further development of interdisciplinary competencies promoting a career within or outside the university (e.g. in the areas of personnel management, project management, self-organisation, interdisciplinary cooperation or intercultural competencies)
Qualification opportunities and advisory services at Paderborn University
On the following pages, you will find an overview of the most important qualification opportunities and advisory services at Paderborn University. Links to the courses and services offered by the faculties as well as to external courses and services are provided in the info box.
Advice on scholarships and funding for research (Division 2.2/ Research Division) |
Advice on scholarships and funding for doctoral studies (Division 2.2/ Research Division) |
Advice on external funds management and teyx matters (Division 2.3/ External Funds, Tax Matters) |
TecUP / Garage 33: Advice on start-ups, start-up support, transfers and innovation |
Advice on wirk-life balance (Family Service Office) |
Equal opportunities officer: Qualification opportunities for junior scientists and academics |
Qualification courses in university didactics and advice offered by the Academic Professional Development Division |
International matters: Stays abroad (in particular ERASMUS+ student mobility) and advice regarding international cooperation (Division 2.1/ International Office) |
Internal training, continuing and further education: Seminars on extracurricular competencies, e.g. personnel management, project management, career planning, self-organisation and time management, diversity competencies and intercultural competencies |
Writing Center/ Competence Centre for Correct Spelling: Writing workshops and advice |
Paderborn Center for Advanced Studies (PACE): Qualification opportunities for doctoral students within structured doctoral degree programmes |
Courses on information literacy offered by the university library |
Courses on data processing and media literacy offered by the Centre for Information and Media Technologies (IMT) |
Language Centre in cooperation with the Internal Training, Continuing and Further Education: Language courses for staff members |
External qualification opportunities
German University Association (DHV): Seminars and career guidance for junior academics |
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Courses on internationalisation |
Centre for Science Management (ZWM): Courses in the area of knowledge management |
Centre for University Development (CHE): University courses, e.g. dealing with leadership and university management |