Lunch talk "Career Paths in Academia"

Monday 15 Jul 2024, 12:00 → 14:00 Europe/Berlin

Ground Floor Seminar Room (CFEL)

Neela Enke

Am I suited for a career in academia? And what does it take to become a professor? Are there alternatives? These questions are often at the beginning of an academic career. This interactive talk gives an overview on how a career in academia can be achieved and which parameters are relevant for strategic career development in the (German) academic system. The talk presents different career paths (e.g. Junior professorship, W2/W3 professor, staff researcher etc.) in academia and their specific requirements (e. g. creating individual research profiles, qualifying for professorship, networking). It discusses field specific and overarching aspects of career development academia.

Dr Neela Enke holds a doctorate in Biology and has over 10 years experience as a researcher in several European research institutions and team leader in Academia and beyond. Since 2011 she is a coach for scientific and administrative staff, professors, team leaders and teams. As a trainer she offers workshops on mentoring, supervision and leadership, conflict and diversity management, as well as career development in research. She is also a trained mediator with a focus on conflicts in research organisations. She writes books and articles and is the owner and manager of Scienza Science Coaching.