from March 18, 2026 to March 2, 2027
The group is aimed at experienced postdoctoral researchers who wish to submit a habilitation.
Dates: 2 full days and 7 times 3 hours
March 18, 2026 [9:00 - 17:00]
April 16, May 11, June 16, October 6, November 10, December 10, 2026, January 12, 2027 [each from 14:00 to 17:00]
March 2, 2027 [9:00 - 17:00]
Continuous attendance is desired.
Description:
Up to 8 senior postdocs work for one year to further develop their scientific careers. The coaching group supports senior postdoc researchers when working on their scientific profile and aiming at submitting a habilitation.
The peer group discusses latest problems and possible solutions, answers open questions and works together on success strategies and proactive career planning. The mutual work on a regular basis strengthens reflectivity, consulting competence and problem-solving skills of the participants. An experienced coach helps the group develop as proactive, advice giving peer group. Additionally she brings in useful material and topics, such as insights into the Austrian university system, application strategies, negotiation skills, work life balance and time management.
Content:
Strategic career development; Reflect career decisions and strategies; Develop solution finding skills; Application strategies; Negotiation skills; Conflict managament skills; Work life balance; Time management
Methods:
Input, peer coaching, exercises, discussion, self-reflection, experience exchange
Group size: max. 8 participants
The workshop will be conducted online via ZOOM, the first and the last session may take place at BOKU Türkenschanze.
Mag.a Ute Riedler
Career counsellor, specialized on communicative and strategic advice for academics, such as application procedures and negotiating research environments.
Publication: Färber, Riedler, Black Box Berufung. Strategien auf dem Weg zur Professur. 2. erw. Aufl. Campus 2016
Application process
As places are very limited, please only apply if you can commit to attending all dates.
We want to pay attention to an optimal group composition, therefore we ask you to send a one-page motivation letter in which you summarize your current position and scientific profile as well as your specific concerns for the group coaching. Pls. attach a detailed and updated CV.
Send your application via mail to personalentwicklung@boku.ac.at.
Deadline: 15.02.2026
The group will be assembled by the end of February at the latest.
We already ask for your understanding if not all interested candidates can be included in the program.
