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.

Did you know over 50 per cent of PhD students at Swiss universities are international students? The fabulous reputation Swiss educational institutes enjoy abroad only increases this country’s appeal.

The application for academics must be tailored to the future employer. We consider what aspects are important to personnel managers in industry, and R&D in the application and interview.

Mechanical engineers earn above average starting salaries and can increase their salaries significantly over the course of their career - even without a doctorate.

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