First Audition? How to apply for professorships

A workshop 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 workshop provides you with detailed information about all phases of the appointment procedure (focus Germany).
You get acces to the webcast which first deals with the procedure and the formal aspects of the appointment process. Afterwards, all necessary application documents (especially CV, cover letter, research and teaching concept) will be discussed in detail and partly illustrated with sample materials. The third part of the webcast addresses all aspects of the hearing.
In the additional live group session via Zoom 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.

Online Workshop

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Trainer

Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt

Language

English

Location

Online via Zoom

Target group

Postdocs who aspire a professorship

Track(s)

Research Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

12 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 as well as critical questions during the interview with the selection committee will be discussed.

The Live Group Sessions:

Feedback on application documents (especially revised CV & introduction cover letter)
Feedback and strategic considerations for the oral presentation (3-minute presentation)
Simulation of the interview with the committee
Individual questions

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.

Are the premises accessible without barriers?

The event will proceed online.

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 enrolled PhD student, be active in research for the University of Bonn or be an associated member of a research network.

What does certificate or certificate of attendance mean?

For all our event offerings, you will generally receive a confirmation of participation in the event and of its contents.

We also offer a certificate program along the three "Career Tracks": "Research", "Research Management" and "Business & Organizations". For more information, please see the corresponding page of the certificates. If the currently displayed training course can be credited to one of the three "tracks", this is indicated accordingly.