Here, researchers, especially those in the early stages of their careers, can find guidance and information on career paths both within and beyond academia.
What comes next after my PhD? How can I best prepare for the next step in my career? Which skills do I still need to develop? Which career path is right for me?
We are here to help you navigate these and similar questions.
We offer a wide range of support and opportunities to help researchers develop their skills and advance their careers. We also provide guidance and information on the career paths both within and beyond academia.
Career paths within and beyond academia – Exploring your career options
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Career stages within academia
Researchers progress through different stages of their careers. The European Commission’s Framework for Research Careers distinguishes four career stages:
- During the doctoral phase (R1), the focus is on developing the skills needed to conduct research independently.
- The subsequent early and advanced postdoctoral stage (R2) and
- established researcher stage (R3) serve to further develop research expertise and demonstrate research capabilities.
- Leading researchers who have already demonstrated independent research achievements in their field and hold leadership positions are in the consolidation and establishment stage (R4).
The R1 to R3 stages comprise the early stages of a research career. The classification is based on the degree of research independence, reputation, achievements in research and teaching, and the range of disciplinary, transferable and social skills and competencies.
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Anne Kluge
Coordinator
Career Development
Tel.: +49 381 498-1606
Susan Turnow
Administrative Officer
Academic Staff Development
Tel.: +49 381 498-1604