Reflect – Doctoral Researchers

Whether you are in the midst of your doctorate or the end is already in sight, eventually you will ask yourself:

What is next for me professionally after my doctorate?

To answer this question, it is well worth taking a step back and reflecting on your personality, your career to date, and your future. Ask yourself questions such as:

What do I want? What am I passionate about?
What do I particularly enjoy in my daily work?
What is important to me in future jobs?
What skills can I contribute to future positions?

The more precisely you can answer these questions, the better you will be able to communicate your development wishes and actively shape your personal development. The Hamburg Research Academy offers a wide range of consulting services and workshops designed to provide you with important information on these topics.

Are you wondering what opportunities you have inside and outside of academia? Or do you already have a goal, but don’t know what the next step towards achieving this is? The “Explore” section contains information on various work areas and you can then develop your personal career plan in the “Define” section.

Content

What we offer

Workshops and Impulses

Our workshops and impulses facilitate in-depth review of your professional development and change wishes in an exchange with others. You gain suggestions and methods that you can use to enhance your profile and determine your development opportunities.

Food for Thought

During our “Food for Thought” events, we consider aspects of professional orientation and decision-making in greater depth. These short sessions lasting up to 90 minutes offer an opportunity to gain information on specific topics from experts as well as to ask questions.

Tools

Here you find useful information, assistance, and tools for independent reflection on aspects of your career:

Individual development plan

Career Development Cycle for Doctoral Researchers

Center for Health and Workplace Cooperation (BGZ)

Are you feeling stressed in your current professional situation? Whether this is due to health, social, or private reasons, or perhaps even a conflict at work, do not hesitate to contact our team at the Center for Health and Workplace Cooperation.

Psychological Counseling

If you are currently experiencing a difficult phase in life or a personal crisis, and would like to use professional help, please contact the psychological counseling team at the University of Hamburg. Due to the connection to the university, the team is familiar with the situation of doctoral researchers and the university structures.

Family Office

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Are you wondering how you can reconcile your career aspirations with your desire to have a family? Or do you already have a family and want to know more about the support the University can offer you? Our colleagues from the Family Office can supply all important information and are happy to advise.

Family Office