Impulse Series Let's Talk Career

A doctorate does not only qualify you for a career in academia. The specialist knowledge acquired during your doctorate and the skills developed in the research process form a basis for numerous professional fields. With the “Let's Talk Career” series, the Graduate School offers doctoral researchers and postdocs the opportunity to hear from and exchange with alumni who have pursued career paths outside academia after completing their doctorates.

To provide more perspectives and experience reports on diverse career paths, we are broadening our horizons and cooperating with other universities. “Let's talk Career meets…” is a joint offering from the graduate institutions of the universities of Clausthal, Jena, Leipzig, Magdeburg, Münster, and Lüneburg.

Participants from other universities are very welcome!

13.11.2026 | 10:30 Uhr - 12:00 a.m. | German | Online

Many researchers consider careers beyond academia after completing their PhD and postdoctoral training. Dr. Amke Eggers and Dr. Ann-Kathrin Klaas, both graduates of TU Clausthal, successfully made this transition and will share their career paths, experiences, and advice for those considering a similar move.

Dr. Amke Eggers joined Sartorius in Göttingen in filter technology product development and became a Project Manager after four years. She previously worked as a research associate at TU Clausthal’s Institute of Polymer Materials and Plastics Engineering and completed her PhD at the Clausthal Center for Materials Technology.

Dr. Ann-Kathrin Klaas moved from TU Clausthal’s Institute of Electrical Energy Engineering and Energy Systems to the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI). Her work includes project and team management, research funding, and consulting for public and private clients, including associations, ministries, and companies.

Following a brief introduction, they will discuss their roles, the transition from academia to industry and consulting, and lessons learned: What surprised them in practice? Which academic skills proved useful? And what would they do differently next time?

Register  at TU Clausthal

28.01.2027 | 12:00 - 13:30  p.m. | German | Online

Areyouconsideringwhetheryou’dprefertoapplyyouracademicskillsinpublishingorjournalisminthefuture? Andareyouwonderinghowtheday-to-dayworktherediffersfromthatinacademia? Inthispaneldiscussion, expertsfromthepublishingandjournalismindustrieswillsharetheircareerpaths, pivotalmoments, andtypicalworkingconditionsinbothfields. Together, we’ll discuss entry opportunities, required skills, contract and working conditions, as well as the opportunities and risks of making the transition from academia.
Treat yourself to a cup of tea and ask the panel your questions!

Panel:
Dr. Anke Schwarze (Freelance editor and historian)
Dr. Michael Breugst (Broadcast editor and musicologist)
Dr. Kathrin Kottke (Science editor and landscape ecologist)

Link for external participants:
uni-ms.zoom-x.de/j/61566986353
Meeting-ID: 615 6698 6353
Kenncode: 705535