First Audition?-How to apply for professorships Webcast

A webcast offered by the Human Resources Development

Anyone seeking a long-term career in science sooner or later finds herself or himself before what could subjectively be considered the biggest hurdle of a scientific career: The application for a professorship. The webcast provides you with detailed information about all phases of the appointment procedure (focus Germany). It reflects important aspects of written application documents as well as content and strategic considerations for the application presentation, teaching demonstration and the interview with the appointment committee.

Online-Webcast

on demand video streaming + learning materials to download
3,38 h

After your registration you will receive the link for the video and the additional material.

Trainer

Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt

Language

German / English

When registering, please answer the question "Are there any special arrangements to be made for your participation?" by specifying the language in which you would like to receive the webcast.

Location

Online via Vimeo & Dropbox

Target group

Postdocs who aspire a professorship

Track(s)

Research Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance | 4 units are applicable within the "Careers plus" certificates

Content

The Webcast consists of three parts:

An overview of the procedure and the formal aspects of the appointment process
All necessary application documents (especially CV, cover letter, research and teaching concept) are discussed in detail and partly illustrated with sample materials.
All aspects of the hearing. You will learn about the requirements for the application talk and the demonstration lecture. In addition, the most frequently asked questions in the interview with the selection committee will be discussed.

Notes on registration (300 KB)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a charge for the event?

No. Human Resources Development will cover the costs.

An event is fully booked, is there a waiting list?

Yes, if an event is fully booked, we will put you on the waiting list. You will then move up if a place becomes available again in time before the start of the event.

Is childcare available during the event?

If you need childcare during an event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn.

Are external persons also allowed to participate in the event?

In order to be able to participate in the training offers of the Human Resources Development of the University of Bonn, you must have an employment contract with the University of Bonn, be an active in research for the University of Bonn.

What does certificate or certificate of attendance mean?

You can receive a confirmation of participation for this event and of its contents on request.

In addition, we are offering a certificate programme along the three "Career Tracks": "Research", "Research Management" and "Business & Organizations". You can find more information on the corresponding page of the certificates: Postdoc Plus certificates.

If the currently displayed event can be credited to one of the three "tracks", this is indicated accordingly.