Berufungswissen kompakt!
Die Veranstaltungsreihe bietet Wissenschaftler*innen in frühen Karrierephasen praxisnahes Wissen rund um Bewerbungs- und Berufungsverfahren an Hochschulen. In fünf interaktiven Online-Sessions erhalten Sie strukturiert aufbereitete Informationen, gewinnen Einblicke sowie Erfahrungswissen von Expert*innen und erhalten Anregungen für Strategien, um fundierte Entscheidungen im Bewerbungsprozess treffen und den eigenen Auftritt im Berufungsverfahren gezielt vorbereiten zu können. Der abschließende Präsenz-Workshop bietet die Möglichkeit, einzelne Teile des Bewerbungsverfahrens (z. B. Fach- / Lehrvortrag oder Kommissionsgespräch) zu üben und strukturiertes (Peer-)Feedback zu erhalten.
Ziele: Teilnehmende werden befähigt, den Berufungsprozess selbstbewusst und gut informiert zu gestalten, strategisch zu planen und informelles Wissen für ihren nächsten Karriereschritt nutzbar zu machen.
Teilnahmevoraussetzungen: Die Online-Sessions können einzeln und je nach Bedarf gebucht werden. Für eine gewinnbringende Teilnahme am Workshop wird empfohlen, mindestens zwei Online-Sessions der Reihe besucht zu haben.
VERANSTALTUNGSLEITUNG: Anna-Lea Brümmer (Personalentwicklung), Rebecca Meier (Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers)
ORT: Zoom / CERes, Schlossplatz 6, Raum 001 (Workshop)
TEILNEHMENDENZAHL: 20 / 12 (Workshop)
Fr, 27. Nov 2026, 12:00–14:00 / Deep dive: Junior professorship
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS and ADVANCED DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
To what extent have junior professorships established themselves as a reliable qualification stage in academia? Under which conditions does it make sense for me to apply for a junior professorship? What should I bear in mind compared to a “classic” full university professorship when applying? And how can I achieve a positive interim evaluation?
Objectives:
- Gain an overview of the role of junior professorships as a qualification stage in academia and how they compare to full university professorships
- Identify when a junior professorship is a suitable career step based on one’s own profile, goals and circumstances
- Understand key factors for a successful application and learn what contributes to a positive interim evaluation
Facilitators: Rebecca Meier (CERes), Anna-Lea Brümmer (Personalentwicklung)
Venue: Zoom
Fr, 05. Feb 2027, 12:00–14:00 / Deep dive: UAS professorship
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS and ADVANCED DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
What does everyday work as a professor at a university of applied sciences look like? Which indicators suggest that this could be a good career path for me? What specific requirements and framework conditions should I take into account compared to a university professorship?
Objectives:
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Develop a clear picture of everyday work and responsibilities as a professor at a university of applied sciences
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Recognise indicators that a UAS professorship could be a good career path, given one’s interests, strengths and expectations
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Learn about specific requirements, appointment procedures and framework conditions at UAS and how they differ from university professorships
Facilitators: Rebecca Meier (CERes), Anna-Lea Brümmer (Personalentwicklung)
Venue: Zoom
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Spill the tea!
You’d be interested to know what happens in meetings of the Professorial Appointments Committee? Or you wonder whether excellent researchers have ever encountered Reviewer 2? Then drop in and share a cup of tea with us! The series of events entitled Spill the Tea! reveals what is known in the educational sciences as a hidden curriculum: unwritten rules, unspoken expectations, unofficial standards, hidden messages and other pieces of implicit knowledge within and about academia and related areas.
The aim is to make this implicit knowledge accessible for all emerging researchers, as well as to break down reservations regarding taboo topics and help to demystify academia.
ORGANISER: Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers (CERes)
FACILITATOR: Rebecca Meier
VENUE: CERes, Schlossplatz 6, Raum 001 / Zoom
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 20 + 20 online
Requirements for online participation
Please note that keeping the camera on and providing your full name upon joining the Zoom room are prerequisites for attending the sessions. This contributes to an atmosphere of trust between panelists and participants.
The concept
- In a confidential and relaxed atmosphere, 2–4 researchers with different specialist and biographical profiles draw on their store of experience and spill the tea on a subject relevant to the target group.
- ~45 minutes of panel discussion + ~45 minutes for questions from the audience.
- The sessions have a hybrid format and are held alternately in German or English.
If you have ideas for future Spill the Tea! sessions, do mail us at events.ceres@uni-muenster.de. We look forward to receiving your ideas!
Objectives
- Gain insights, in confidence, into experiences, recommendations, and examples of best and worst practice – delivered by advanced or established researchers on the topic in question
- Contribute one’s own questions and discuss with experts
- Take away stimuli and ideas for one’s own research or career paths
Tue, 15 Sept 2026, 14:00–15:30 / ‘Spill the tea!’ meets ‘Coffee Conversations’: From postdoc to innovation
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS, DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS at a final stage of a doctorate
How do you make the transition from science to entrepreneurship? In this “coffee conversation”, two founders talk about their personal journeys between research, funding and start-up development – authentically, approachably and with plenty of room for questions.
Panel:
- Dr. Christian Sonnendecker (co-founder of ESTER Biotech)
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Facilitator: Dr. Nicole Koburger (Akademische Personalentwicklung, Universität Leipzig), gnicole.koburger@zv.uni-leipzig.de
Venue: Zoom
Do, 28. Jan 2027, 12:00–13:30 / Spill the tea! Von der Wissenschaft ins Verlagswesen oder in den Journalismus?
POSTDOCS und PROMOVIERENDE (in der Endphase der Promotion)
Sie überlegen, ob Sie Ihre wissenschaftlichen Kompetenzen künftig eher in einem Verlag oder im Journalismus einsetzen möchten? Und fragen sich, wie sich der Arbeitsalltag dort von dem in der Wissenschaft unterscheidet? In dieser Gesprächsrunde berichten Expert:innen aus Verlagswesen und Journalismus von ihren Werdegängen, Entscheidungsmomenten und typischen Arbeitsbedingungen in beiden Berufsfeldern. Gemeinsam sprechen wir über Einstiegsmöglichkeiten, notwendige Kompetenzen, Vertrags- und Arbeitsbedingungen sowie über Chancen und Risiken eines Wechsels aus der Wissenschaft.
Gönnen Sie sich eine Tasse Tee und stellen Sie Ihre Fragen an das Panel!Panel:
- Dr. Anke Schwarze (Freiberufliche Redakteurin und Historikerin)
- Dr. Michael Breugst (Rundfunkredakteur und Musikwissenschaftler)
Veranstaltungsleitung: Rebecca Meier (CERes) mit Gästinnen und Gästen
Ort: Zoom
Walk & Talk Sessions
Take a refreshing break from your desk or lab and immerse yourself in nature with our walk & talk sessions for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. These offer you a relaxed opportunity to network across disciplines, share experiences, and talk about relevant topics while enjoying the fresh air and the beauty of the Botanical Garden.
The meeting point is outside, in front of CERes (Schlossplatz 6). After a short impulse on the day’s topic, we will walk to the Botanic Garden in small groups.
Objectives
- Talk about relevant topics in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
- Connect with peers from diverse departments and share experiences to strengthen professional and personal networks.
- Value breaks, nature, and the slow pace of walking to recharge and refocus.
FACILITATOR: Sabine Schneider
VENUE: Meet at CERes, Schlossplatz 6
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 8
In case of heavy rain or storm, the session will take place as a Sit-In in room 001 (Schlossplatz 6).
Wed, 07 Oct 2026, 11:00–12:00 / Starting your doctorate at the University of Münster: Resources and peer insights
Join this session to complement the start of your doctorate at the University of Münster in a relaxed outdoor setting. You will be introduced to key institutional services and central points of orientation.
Along the way, you will gain insight into how doctoral research is organised at the University of Münster, learn where to find support, and connect with fellow doctoral researchers to share initial questions and experiences. If you would like to continue the exchange, you are warmly invited to join others for a casual lunch afterwards – recommendations for nearby places will be provided.Objectives:
- Learn where to find support and how to make use of it.
- Appreciate the role of peer exchange in the doctoral journey.
Facilitator: Sabine Schneider (CERes)
Venue: Meet at CERes, Schlossplatz 6 and then walk in the Botanical Garden
Di, 08. Dez 2026, 11:00–12:00 / Während der Promotion ins Ausland?
Ein Forschungsaufenthalt im Ausland während der Promotion kann fachlich, beruflich und persönlich sehr bereichernd sein, bringt jedoch auch Herausforderungen mit sich, etwa hinsichtlich Finanzierung, Timing, Betreuung und individueller Lebenssituation. Diese Session bietet Raum, Chancen und mögliche Schwierigkeiten gemeinsam zu reflektieren. Nach einem kurzen Impuls tauschen sich die Teilnehmenden in kleinen Gruppen bei einem Spaziergang aus. Leitfragen unterstützen dabei, eigene Erfahrungen, Erwartungen und Motivationen zu klären sowie Strategien für eine sinnvolle Planung und optimale Nutzung eines Auslandsaufenthalts zu entwickeln.
Ziele:
- Erste Orientierung zu Chancen und typischen Hürden eines Forschungsaufenthalts erhalten
- Im Austausch persönliche Motivationen und zentrale Fragen sichtbar machen
- Konkrete Planungsideen für den nächsten Zeitraum mitnehmen
Veranstaltungsleitung: Sabine Schneider (CERes)
Ort: Treffpunkt am CERes, Schlossplatz 6 und anschließender Spaziergang im Botanischen Garten
Tue, 12 Jan 2027, 11:00–12:00 / Academic careers in Germany: insights and reflections for international researchers
Considering an academic career in Germany? This Walk & Talk offers international researchers a relaxed space to reflect on what the German academic system might mean for their next steps. After a brief introduction, we will head out in small groups and use guiding questions to start the conversation. Along the way, you can exchange experiences and questions with peers from different disciplines, explore what a strong academic profile in Germany may involve, and gather new ideas for more informed career planning – whether you aim to stay in academia or consider paths beyond.
Objectives:
- Gain a first overview of academic career paths in Germany
- Become aware of important formal and informal rules in the German academic system
- Start reflecting on your own goals, strengths, and next steps for building your academic profile
Facilitator: Sabine Schneider (CERes)
Venue: Meet at CERes, Schlossplatz 6 and then walk in the Botanical Garden