Career Planning and Job Application

The Graduate Academy (GA) of Otto von Guericke University is the central service institution on the topic of careers within and outside academia after the doctorate.

We support you in gaining targeted extracurricular qualifications, in making important career decisions and in networking with other postdocs in order to achieve your scientific independence. We guide you in discovering your talents and aligning them with your personal extra-professional aspirations.

Qualification

Each year, we offer a variety of workshops for interdisciplinary qualification. In your role as a postdoc, you will have the opportunity to further qualify yourself for a career within and outside of academia.

Career Advice

We will be happy to support you in your personal career development in an individual consultation. Take advantage of our offer for an individual consultation.

Networking

Networking and exchange are particularly important for orientation on your personal career path. Take advantage of the many networking events offered by GA.

Job application tips

For a successful application process, you should take your time. Take a look at our job application tips. Here you will find everything you need for a successful application.

Personal application folder check

The team of the Graduate Academy of the OVGU offers all doctoral candidates and postdocs a personal application portfolio check.

Mailing list for Postdocs and academic staff without professorial status

Stay up to date with our latest offers and activities via our mailing list for postdocs.

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