Advising

• What next steps are important for my career?
• My personal situation in the academic system
• I have questions about organization and administration
• How do I properly handle research findings? Who owns these and what can I do in case of conflict?
• What support services are available if I am an academic and have a family?
• I’m looking for support with issues such as finishing my degree, dealing with anxiety, or handling conflicts.

The HRA is happy to set up an advising session for you directly with Universität Hamburg’s Ombuds Office or Family Office.

• What scholarships and grants or funding programs are available for postdocs?
• What do I need to pay particular attention to?

• What steps are important for my personal career planning?
• How can I gain further qualifications?
• What alternatives are there to an academic career?

We are happy to refer you to career coaching at the HRA to help you navigate and plan your career path. Career coaching is offered by Universität Hamburg’s HR Development.

• What networking opportunities does Hamburg offer doctoral researchers?
• How can postdocs support each other?

• How do I finance a short research trip abroad?
• Where can I find funding for travel to conferences and workshops?
• Which external funding providers fund longer research trips abroad?
• At which stage of my career does it make most sense to go abroad?
• How can I gain teaching experience abroad?

• What services does the HRA offer specifically for international postdoctoral researchers?
• I have organizational/administrative questions about doing postdoctoral research in Hamburg/Germany.
• Which server providers lend support to international researchers (e.g., with their residence permit, family concerns, or employment for spouses)?
• What networking opportunities does the HRA offer and how do I establish contact with other researchers?