Guides
Field notes for academic job seasons
Short articles on reading German faculty advertisements, timing postdoc exits, institute interview days, and teaching statements that travel between faculties.
How to Read a German Faculty Job Advertisement
What “W2,” “Besoldung,” and “Kenntnisse der deutschen Sprache” actually signal when you are deciding whether to apply.
Timing a Postdoc Exit Without Burning Bridges
Contract calendars, reference letters, and the quiet work of telling a group leader you are leaving research—or staying on different terms.
What Happens on Interview Day at a German Research Institute
From the institute tour to the closed committee conversation: a walkthrough of a typical shortlist visit.
Teaching Statements That Travel Across German Faculties
How to describe your teaching without sounding interchangeable—and without ignoring local study regulations.