Job profiles Career profiles from science and research in Germany

The profession of academic manager is growing in significance: they manage, control and organise the universities and research institutions. However, in many places, they must still fight for recognition.

Development engineers are problem-solvers. They work out why something does not work and make it work again.

Those who do a doctorate improve their chances on the work market. A doctorate can open doors and have a positive impact on the salary.

Postdocs should bear one thing in mind above all else: a strategy to withdraw from academia is highly advisable, for secure positions are rare.

Research consultants work in research without the professional risks of a career in academia. The opportunities are often more diverse and promising.

Whether at a research institution or a company: scientific consultants and scientific managers are needed everywhere that scientific research is conducted.

When preparing for a PhD, it is recommended to use the time effectively, to create the perfect preconditions for a application to a German graduate school.

Dentistry is generally considered to be a crisis-proof industry with a future. Many prospective dentists choose the career due to the secure livelihood and an above-average salary, although ongoing changes to the operation of practices do have an impact.

The working areas of chemistry graduates are as diverse as their salaries - factors that have a positive effect on salary include postgraduate qualifications, working in industry and management responsibility.

Hamburg has a reputation for being one of Germany´s most attractive cities. Business and academia flourish here in the North of Germany.