Young Researchers and Artists at JGU

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Gutenberg Council for Young Researchers: For the advancement of young researchers, scholars and artists at JGU
Become a member of the Junge Akademie: The Junge Akademie is looking for ten outstanding scientists and artists who are interested in interdisciplinary work on the interface of science, society, art and politics. Deadline for application: 30 November 2018.

ACADEMIC CAREER

An academic career consists of different qualification phases and may follow different paths. Often, at least twelve years pass between the beginning of a doctoral project and an appointment to a professorship.
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CAREER OPTIONS

Graduates holding a doctoral degree are qualified to assume responsibility in research and development, administration and management or business and politics.
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LEGAL PROVISIONS

Besides statutory provisions at state or university level, the academic workplace is also shaped by university statutes, regulations, recommendations and guidelines.
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RESEARCHING AT JGU

JGU has succeeded in developing a distinctive research portfolio with focuses on natural sciences, medicine as well as the humanities and social sciences.
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JGU PROMOTION OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS AND ARTISTS

Promoting young researchers and artists is one of JGU’s main concerns. The group’s heterogeneity is given special consideration.
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UNIVERSITY STRATEGY

As one of Germany’s leading universities, JGU considers successful HR development as well as targeted promotion of young research talents to be part of its core responsibilities.
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DOCTORATE

Information on doctoral formats, enrollment, supervision and costs provide guidance in the first scientific qualification phase.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In order to pursue a doctoral degree at JGU, formal and professional requirements have to be fulfilled. Graduate schools, research training groups or doctoral programs have additional requirements.

INFORMATION & ADVICE

Central departments and institutions at JGU as well as contact points of the different disciplines inform doctoral candidates about enrollment, training and educational opportunities and promotion and funding options.
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FUNDING

Doctoral candidates can cover their research and living costs with, among other possibilities, scholarships, funding for travel expenses to attend conferences, publication grants or prizes.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

JGU offers various training and educational opportunities and courses to acquire qualifications beyond individual fields of study tailored specifically to the needs of doctoral candidates.
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MENTORING, COACHING & NETWORKING

Individual coaching and a wide range of mentoring programs support young researchers and artists at JGU.
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POSTDOCTORAL PHASE

During the postdoc phase, researchers make major decisions regarding their professional futures and set the course for a successful academic career.
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TEACHING

Research & teaching are equally important core responsibilities of JGU. In its mission statement, JGU has set itself the goal to excel in both areas.
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INFORMATION & ADVICE

Central departments and institutions at JGU as well as contact points of the different disciplines inform and advise postdoctoral researchers on professional issues and issues beyond their fields.
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FUNDING

With its own funding line, JGU maintains special funding for young researchers, for instance to support their first independent projects or setting up their own junior research groups.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Different training and educational opportunities promote the development of skills that go beyond individual research fields to prepare for a career in academia or elsewhere.
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MENTORING, COACHING & NETWORKING

Postdocs are individually promoted and supported with respect to their professional development and building their own networks.
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JUNIOR PROFESSORSHIP

The introduction of junior professorships has created another path to attain the qualifications for a professorship at an early stage enabling postdoctoral researchers to carry out independent research and teaching.
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TEACHING

Research & teaching are equally important core responsibilities of JGU. JGU offers a vast variety of academic disciplines to junior professors.
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INFORMATION & ADVICE

Central departments and institutions at JGU as well as contact points of the different disciplines inform and advise junior professors on professional issues and issues beyond their fields.
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FUNDING

JGU’s Internal University Research Funding, national as well as European and international funding programs offer possibilities to finance projects.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Continuing education courses on teaching-related subjects and the staff training program of JGU’s HR development prepare junior professors for the professional requirements of their positions as academic leaders.
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MENTORING, COACHING & NETWORKING

During this qualification phase, targeted support is just as important as building own networks and representation of interests.
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JUNIOR RESEARCH GROUP LEADERSHIP

This qualification possibility on the road to a professorship promotes autonomous research with high financial independency at an early stage in the academic career.
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TEACHING

Being the leader of a junior research group is marked by a high degree of autonomy in shaping and carrying out one’s own research and teaching.
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INFORMATION & ADVICE

Central departments and institutions at JGU inform and advise leaders of junior research groups on professional questions, but also personal concerns.
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FUNDING

Different fields within JGU offer several possibilities to promote these qualification positions which are exclusively funded by third party research funding.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

JGU’s various training and educational possibilities prepare young leaders for the requirements and tasks posed by assuming responsibility for their own working group.
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MENTORING, COACHING & NETWORKING

JGU supports leaders of junior research groups regarding their personal development, career planning and network building through individualized measures.
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YOUNG ARTISTS

The academic career of an artist requires outstanding achievements. Cultivating contacts and networks are just as important as receiving awards and prizes.
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MASTER STUDENT CLASSES & CONCERT EXAM

JGU’s schools of art and music offer postgraduate Master Student Classes and Concert Exam programs to specialize and continue education.
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INFORMATION & ADVICE

In addition to the art and music schools’ offers, JGU has created auxiliary programs and structures in order to systematically inform and give advice to young artists.
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SCHOLARSHIPS, COMPETITIONS & PRIZES

Participating in competitions and applying for scholarships are essential so as to document the artist’s talent and receive funding.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

The art and music schools as well as several JGU institutions offer training and educational opportunities and qualification courses to promote skills beyond individual disciplines.
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MENTORING & COACHING

In addition to independent network building, mentoring as well as goal-oriented individual coaching supplement the young artists’ professional careers.
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STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

JGU’s HR development comprises a system of coordinated measures for employees and to support supervisors. Moreover, JGU currently participates in the European Human Resources Strategy for Researchers.Die Personalentwicklung der JGU umfasst ein System aufe
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