Target group: all researchers with a PhD
A habilitation is proof of excellent academic qualification and is – depending on the discipline – common in Austria and some other European countries. If you are new to Austria or don’t yet have many mentors or peers familiar with the system, you might have some questions. This info talk intends to be a confidential space where you can get the orientation you need – and meet others who are in the same situation.
Agenda:
- Welcome by PostDoc Office
- Intro by Stefan Zehetmeier
- 2x small-group breakout sessions to get to know fellow participants & collect questions in the pad
- Stefan Zehetmeier goes through questions in pad
- More questions might come up & are answered
There is a pad were questions are collected before and during the workshop.
Expert: Stefan Zehetmeier is an associate professor and deputy head of the Institute for Teaching and School Development at the University of Klagenfurt. His qualifications include teacher training (in mathematics and physics), a doctorate (in pedagogy) and a habilitation (in teacher training).
More info and registration: Habilitation Explained 2026
Registered participants will receive a fact sheet by the University's legal department to support the discussions in the workshop.