Define – Doctoral Researchers

Once your goals are clear, one specific question will come to the fore: what do I need to do to achieve these?

Perhaps you are considering leaving your familiar environment. Or maybe you want to learn more about entirely new professional fields and to contact someone for an informational interview, for example. The next steps often need to be planned and take some courage.

Don’t get sidetracked! Plan well and do not assume that your career progression will be linear—careers often also involve lateral moves. Remain realistic and remember that regardless of whether you are planning to change careers or acquire a new skill, the next steps will take time.

The Hamburg Research Academy offers a wide range of consulting services and workshops designed to provide you with important information on these topics.

Not yet sure of your career goals? Are you wondering what opportunities you have inside and outside of academia? In the “Reflect” section, we help you explore your values and skills so that you can develop professional goals based on these. The “Explore” section contains information on different possible career paths.