Beyond the Lab: Career Paths in Science Management

TitleTimeRoomTeacher
Beyond the Lab: Career Paths in Science Management07.11.2025 10:00 - 13:00 (Fri)onlinePD Dr. habil. Kristin Knipfer
Keywords: 
Science management, career, career prospects, networking
Course Description: 

A career in science management has become an increasingly attractive option. But what does working in science management actually involve? What are the requirements and career prospects? And how can one successfully enter the field?

This workshop is aimed at doctoral candidates and postdocs who are interested in pursuing a career in science management.

Course aims: 
  • You will gain an overview of the job market and potential employers.
  • You will learn about the fields of activity and responsibilities of science managers.
  • You will understand which competencies are essential in science management and how to further develop them.
Teaching methods: 

PD Dr. Kristin Knipfer will present examples of career paths in science management, drawing on research findings and her own professional experience. Through exercises and discussion rounds, you will reflect on whether science management is an attractive career option for you. You are warmly invited to bring your own questions and discussion points.

This course fits doctoral candidates in the following phase: 

During the doctorate | at the end of the doctorate

Participation requirements: 

None

Technical requirements: 

Laptop/tablet with stable internet connection, microphone, camera.

Course preparation: 

None

Additional information: 

The workshop will take place online via Zoom as an event organised by the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning. Please register using the registration form. 

Category: 
Fachübergreifende Veranstaltung
Event type: 
Seminar/Workshop
Organizer: 
Graduate School Geschäftsstelle
Responsibility for event: 
Keine Hauptverantwortung
Format: 
Digital/Online
Course Language: 
EN
Course Capacity (Max): 
20
Course capacity (Min): 
1
Duration in hours: 
3
Financial contribution: 
0 Euro
Trainer: 
PD Dr. habil. Kristin Knipfer

PD Dr. habil. Kristin Knipfer, Executive Director (Leadership and Talent Development), TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning.