Researchers after their doctorateCareer Support
After researchers have earned their doctorate, Heidelberg University supports them in their personal professional development.
Since 2021, heiTRACKS has been the platform for programs to further the careers of researchers with doctorates. It focuses on advice, gaining further qualifications, and networking. That allows them to take well-founded decisions as stepping-stones towards their individual careers and also to acquire transdisciplinary skills.
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Current Information
heiTRACKS Management Programme „Towards a Professorship“ (in German)
Applications for the Management Programme “Towards a Professorship” 2025 are possible from now on until November 13, 2024. The programme prepares postdoctoral researchers to take on responsibilities in leadership at university, it provides support for their personal career planning and it helps them to develop an interdisciplinary network.
Workshop „Leading in academia“ for researchers with (initial) experience in leadership on November 20, 2024 (in English)
With this workshop you will have the chance to increase your sense of being equipped for building and maintaining high performing teams. The workshop will provide a mix of tools and ideas geared towards developing your own sense of leadership.
hei:tracks offers for postdoctoral researchers
Further supporting offers for postdoctoral researchers
In addition to the heiTRACKS offerings, you can benefit from numerous services that provide you with targeted support in developing your skills, career paths and tasks.
