From PhD to Professorship - Mirjam Müller

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Résumé :
Preface 7 1. Introduction: Navigating Academic Careers in Germany 9 10 Key Features of the German Academic System 17 2. The Postdoc Phase at a Glance 21 2 1 One Phase or Several? Career Progression in the Postdoc Stage 22 2 2 Choosing the Right Research Environment 25 2 3 Shifting Roles: Entering the Postdoc Phase 26 2 4 Summary: Understanding the Postdoc Phase 28 10 German Academic Terms You Should Know 29 3. Developing Your Academic Portfolio 33 3.1 Research Profile 34 3 2 Publications 41 3 3 Habilitation or Equivalent 50 3 4 External Funding 56 3 5 Honors and Awards 64 3 6 Conference Presentations 69 3 7 Networks and Mentors 76 3 8 International Collaboration 83 3 9 Peer Review Activities 89 3 10 Professional Memberships 93 3 11 Teaching 96 3 12 Knowledge Transfer 103 3 13 Practical Work Experience 107 3 14 Leadership and Advisory Roles 109 3 15 Committee Work 118 3 16 Organization and Management 122 3.17 Summary: Building and Reflecting Your Academic Portfolio 126 10 Steps to Starting Your Postdoc in Germany 131 4. Employment Framework for Academic Careers in Germany 135 4 1 Job and Scholarship Opportunities 135 4 2 Employment Conditions 149 4 3 Job Postings and Application Procedures 160 4 4 Career Goals in German Academia 170 4 5 Balancing Research and Family 176 4 6 Summary: Navigating Structures, Securing Opportunities 182 5. Strategies for Your Academic Career 183 5 1 Networking 183 5 2 Writing 192 5 3 Visibility 196 5 4 Time Management and Balance 203 5 5 Career Planning 212 5 6 Alternative Career Paths 229 5 7 Summary: Building a Strategic and Sustainable Academic Career 235 6. Conclusion: Pursuing a Career in German Academia? 237 Appendix 241 References 277 Endnotes 287 Index 289 Reflection Exercises 293...

Biographie:
Preface 7 1. Introduction: Navigating Academic Careers in Germany 9 10 Key Features of the German Academic System 17 2. The Postdoc Phase at a Glance 21 2 1 One Phase or Several? Career Progression in the Postdoc Stage 22 2 2 Choosing the Right Research Environment 25 2 3 Shifting Roles: Entering the Postdoc Phase 26 2 4 Summary: Understanding the Postdoc Phase 28 10 German Academic Terms You Should Know 29 3. Developing Your Academic Portfolio 33 3.1 Research Profile 34 3 2 Publications 41 3 3 Habilitation or Equivalent 50 3 4 External Funding 56 3 5 Honors and Awards 64 3 6 Conference Presentations 69 3 7 Networks and Mentors 76 3 8 International Collaboration 83 3 9 Peer Review Activities 89 3 10 Professional Memberships 93 3 11 Teaching 96 3 12 Knowledge Transfer 103 3 13 Practical Work Experience 107 3 14 Leadership and Advisory Roles 109 3 15 Committee Work 118 3 16 Organization and Management 122 3.17 Summary: Building and Reflecting Your Academic Portfolio 126 10 Steps to Starting Your Postdoc in Germany 131 4. Employment Framework for Academic Careers in Germany 135 4 1 Job and Scholarship Opportunities 135 4 2 Employment Conditions 149 4 3 Job Postings and Application Procedures 160 4 4 Career Goals in German Academia 170 4 5 Balancing Research and Family 176 4 6 Summary: Navigating Structures, Securing Opportunities 182 5. Strategies for Your Academic Career 183 5 1 Networking 183 5 2 Writing 192 5 3 Visibility 196 5 4 Time Management and Balance 203 5 5 Career Planning 212 5 6 Alternative Career Paths 229 5 7 Summary: Building a Strategic and Sustainable Academic Career 235 6. Conclusion: Pursuing a Career in German Academia? 237 Appendix 241 References 277 Endnotes 287 Index 289 Reflection Exercises 293...

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Preface 7 1. Introduction: Navigating Academic Careers in Germany 9 10 Key Features of the German Academic System 17 2. The Postdoc Phase at a Glance 21 2 1 One Phase or Several? Career Progression in the Postdoc Stage 22 2 2 Choosing the Right Research Environment 25 2 3 Shifting Roles: Entering the Postdoc Phase 26 2 4 Summary: Understanding the Postdoc Phase 28 10 German Academic Terms You Should Know 29 3. Developing Your Academic Portfolio 33 3.1 Research Profile 34 3 2 Publications 41 3 3 Habilitation or Equivalent 50 3 4 External Funding 56 3 5 Honors and Awards 64 3 6 Conference Presentations 69 3 7 Networks and Mentors 76 3 8 International Collaboration 83 3 9 Peer Review Activities 89 3 10 Professional Memberships 93 3 11 Teaching 96 3 12 Knowledge Transfer 103 3 13 Practical Work Experience 107 3 14 Leadership and Advisory Roles 109 3 15 Committee Work 118 3 16 Organization and Management 122 3.17 Summary: Building and Reflecting Your Academic Portfolio 126 10 Steps to Starting Your Postdoc in Germany 131 4. Employment Framework for Academic Careers in Germany 135 4 1 Job and Scholarship Opportunities 135 4 2 Employment Conditions 149 4 3 Job Postings and Application Procedures 160 4 4 Career Goals in German Academia 170 4 5 Balancing Research and Family 176 4 6 Summary: Navigating Structures, Securing Opportunities 182 5. Strategies for Your Academic Career 183 5 1 Networking 183 5 2 Writing 192 5 3 Visibility 196 5 4 Time Management and Balance 203 5 5 Career Planning 212 5 6 Alternative Career Paths 229 5 7 Summary: Building a Strategic and Sustainable Academic Career 235 6. Conclusion: Pursuing a Career in German Academia? 237 Appendix 241 References 277 Endnotes 287 Index 289 Reflection Exercises 293...