Career profiles from science and research in Germany

Professional spotlight: PhD student in Germany

Those who do a doctorate improve their chances on the work market. Are you considering to be a PhD student in Germany? Here's everything you need to know – requirements, options, duration and process.

Professional spotlight: postdoc

Those interested in pursuing a career in academia after earning their doctorates must navigate their way through the often-uncertain postdoc phase. The following provides an overview of what to expect.

HAW professorship in Germany

Teaching and research with a practical focus and an interdisciplinary approach: That is what a professorship at a university of applied sciences (HAW) will give you. Opportunities, prerequisites, salaries.

Professor in Germany

How to become a professor in Germany? What possibilities are there and what has to be considered along the way? Tips and information about junior professorships, professorships and salaries here in the guide 'Professor in Germany' on academics.com.

Professional spotlight: academic manager

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.

Professional spotlight: scientific manager

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

Professional spotlight: Research consultant

Research consultants provide advice and support for researchers or politics. What do they need to bring with them and what is their salary?

Professional Spotlight: Development Engineer

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