Career as researcher

Research at university
Embarking on a research career opens up a realm of exploration and development within your chosen field. This journey demands a multifaceted skill set extending beyond research itself to encompass teaching, publishing, and securing funding. Strategic planning becomes essential as you navigate the competitive landscape, strategically timing publications and funding applications.
 
As you progress, new roles like team leadership, supervision, and project management emerge, presenting fresh challenges to conquer. SDU offers courses tailored to enhance project management abilities, craft successful grant proposals, and provide insights into the international funding milieu, aiding in your career advancement.
 
At SDU, budding researchers receive tailored guidance to navigate the academic career path, incorporating teaching responsibilities alongside research and funding pursuits. Ask for specific merit criteria qualifying for academic positions at your faculty secretariat. 
 
Research in private and public sector
Venturing beyond academia, an increasing number of researchers transition to roles in both the private and public sectors. Denmark witnesses a notable shift, with more research conducted outside traditional university settings. This broader landscape offers diverse opportunities, whether in laboratories, consultancies, or cultural institutions, promising stimulating tasks, skilled colleagues, and competitive remuneration. In both realms, the allure of impacting society through research remains palpable, offering varied avenues for career growth and fulfillment
 
Within the private sector, the role of an industrial researcher beckons, where scientific expertise converges with industry objectives, offering tangible applications and a favorable work-life balance.
 
Meanwhile, the public sector presents a mosaic of research avenues, each demanding specialized subject knowledge or research-specific skills to foster innovation within distinct domains.