Career

Doctoral students (R1)

Viadrina offers the opportunity to pursue a PhD at all three of its Faculties. Talented candidates with an interest in academic research can pursue two paths to a PhD: They can realize their dissertation project in the framework of structured doctoral programs or as 'classic' individual doctorates. The details are governed by the respective doctoral regulations of the Faculties.

Postdoctoral researchers (R2/R3)

In the postdoc phase, researchers with a completed PhD pursue the deepening and expansion of their academic and professional competences as well as the development of their academic career. In this phase, there are various options for an affiliation with the university and different paths to a permanent position in the academic system. Find out more here.

Tenure Track Professorships (R3)

With its tenure track program, Viadrina offers excellent career opportunities for researchers in an early career phase. As part of its successful participation in the tenure track program of the federal and state governments of Germany, Viadrina has now filled eight junior professorships with tenure track at all three Faculties and the European New School of Digital Studies in the period 2021-2023.

Professorships (R4)

Here you can find relevant information and resources for applicants, professors, or professorship holders with regard to appointment procedures and your further career development.

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Viadrina Centre for Graduate Studies

The Viadrina Center for Graduate Studies (VCGS) is the central graduate institution of the Viadrina. As point of contact for all researchers in the qualification phase (R1-R3: doctoral researchers, postdocs, junior and tenure-track professors), we offer advice and services in the fields of career development, key qualification, and research funding.

Faculty Appointments Office

The Faculty Appointments Office is the point of contact for appointment procedures, professorships, and the tenure track program.

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