Career Paths with a Doctoral Degree

The following overview provides examples of areas and jobs where doctoral researchers and postdocs can be employed preferentially. It is intended to serve as inspiration and door opener for early-career scientists who are looking for an idea for their further career path. It is not exhaustive and will be continuously expanded.

Public Service

Non-University Research

Universities

Non-Profit Organisations

International Organisations

Self-Employment & Start-Up

Service & Communication Industry

Industry

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Doris Brenner

Career Coach with profound experience especially with PhDs and Postdocs regarding their further career options. Working for KIT, LMU, TU Darmstadt, Fraunhofer, DKfZ, DLR and several other institutions in science. Extensive work experience in management positions as well as in Human Resources of well-known industrial companies.

Melanie Schumacher

Career Coach focusing on developing sustainable career opportunities. With profound experience in science, industry and consulting. Working with PhDs and Postdocs and for several organizations in public and private sector i.e. University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, multinational companies, management consultancies and midsized companies.

Career Center & Postdoc Office

Offers early-career scientists and their superiors comprehensive support in all career-related issues. Also conducts various measures for career development, advice, orientation and networking.

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Note: The institutions, foundations, facilities, etc. listed by name are selected by way of example only and provide no indication of the political stance of the persons involved or of Forschungszentrum Jülich.