PhD & Postdoc Support @ UPB

Supporting doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers is a high priority at Paderborn University.

The Paderborn PhD & Postdoc Support Office is your central point of contact, offering guidance from the start of your doctorate through to strategic career development – both within academia and beyond.

In addition, Paderborn University has a wide range of dedicated services providing tailored support across all relevant areas. For subject-specific questions, Graduate Centres are available in all faculties.

These pages provide information on the support services available at Paderborn University during the doctoral phase, the early postdoctoral phase, and the qualification phase leading to a professorship

Qualification Phase Doctorate

If you are interested in doing a doctorate at Paderborn University, you can find detailed information here. From start to finish, we support you with the various challenges you may encounter during your doctorate.

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Orientation Phase Postdoc

Postdocs in the orientation phase one to two years after their doctorate will find information and advice on how to build their portfolio and expand qualifications here.

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Profile Phase for a Professorship

Advanced postdocs and junior professors at Paderborn University will find information and advice on preparing for a professorship here.

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PhD & Postdoc Newsletter

The Newsletter for PhDs and Postdocs at Paderborn University provides regular information about offers in the field of graduate support, workshop, qualification and networking opportunities, as well as current calls for proposals and funding opportunities.

Since there is no email distribution list for all doctoral candidates and postdocs at UPB, the newsletter is the only way to keep you regularly informed about our offers. Subscribe so that you don't miss out!

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