Finding postdoc opportunities in Germany
How to apply and how to initiate a research stay in Germany
Starting as a Postdoc
What does the postdoc status mean? Why should you come to Jena? What services do we offer you?
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As a postdoc at Friedrich Schiller University, you belong to a group of approximately 700 researchers with a doctorate. This group is an essential pillar of the university when it comes to research and teaching. Postdoctoral researchers can also gain further qualifications to qualify for an appointment to a professorship.
The Vice President's Office for Research and Innovation and the Graduate Academy are committed to improving the general conditions for postdocs at Friedrich Schiller University. Two comprehensive studies on the situation of postdocs at the University of Jena (2nd Jena Postdoc Study 2016pdf, 5 mb · de and 1st Jena Postdoc Study 2011pdf, 2 mb · de) have shown where we need to take further action and measures to improve the situation of postdocs. The university is taking it step by step, e.g. by the implementation of university-wide guidelines, and through the support offered by the Graduate Academy.
The status as a Postdoc
The status of "postdoc" confirms that, with the completion of your doctorate, you have accomplished your "journeyman's certificate" as a scientist, so to speak. Consequently, you now have more rights and options to pursue your own research ideas and independently fund and carry out projects. You may now establish your own research collaborations and supervise doctoral candidates.
The "postdoc phase" as such can last from the point of the completion of your doctorate until your appointment to a professorship. As long as someone is doing research at Friedrich Schiller University and thus intend to continue their academic qualification, they are considered a university postdoc - regardless of whether this currently involves employment at University of Jena, external employment (for example with external "Habilitierenden"), a scholarship, or a transitional phase without funding.
Offers and services for Postdocs of University of Jena
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Offers for Postdocs of University of Jena
Information on the central service desk, advisory services and qualification offers
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