Postdoc in Germany Postdoc in Germany

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

Postdocs need to be highly skilled, ambitious, and flexible. In return, they are frequently offered little more than autonomy in their work.

Universities and research institutions have strict requirements and high expectations for postdoc applications. How to make a good impression.

Many postdocs are academic staff working at a university or research institution. Their salary is not generous, but much better than that of doctoral students.

Although there are positive signs of change, working conditions for postdocs in Germany remain difficult. Andreas Keller, director of the GEW explains exactly where the problems lie and what changes still need to be made.

Which scholarships and funding programmes for postdocs are available in Germany? And under what circumstances are they granted? An overview.

Home to numerous prestigious universities, scientific academies and research groups, Austria is at the forefront of scientific research and careers in Europe. What are the opportunities and career prospects for a scientist in Austria today?

What helps you succeed in applying for a management position in the private sector might be a deal-breaker at university – and vice versa.

Will I need a visa to be allowed into Germany? And what will I need to consider when it comes to work and residence permits, if I want to work in Germany?

The term trainee has long ceased to be a synonym for long-term interns or low-paid career starters. Although trainees lag behind direct career entrants in terms of earnings, they often gain experience that pays off in their future careers.