Career clarification and development

Your career is your own responsibility. But the university offers lots of resources to help you clarify your professional goals and aspirations and to develop your career. Here both managers and staff members can find lots of inspiration and resources related to career planning and career development, including career development dialogues.



Career planning and development at the faculties

Each faculty offers different career planning and development resources and services. Find out more about what your faculty offers below.

Resources for early-career researchers

AU has a number of university-wide career planning and development resources and services for early-career researchers.


AU Career PhD & JR

Target group: PhD students, postdocs and assistant professors

AU Career PhD & JR offers career guidance, career planning resources and a job application toolkit, career counselling and help to explore your career options. 


The Junior Researcher Association

Target group: Postdocs and assistant professors

Researchers in fixed-term positions can join the Junior Researcher Association. Members receive a newsletter and can participate in the association’s activities and courses.

Services and resources for all staff

Do you have a great business idea based on your AU research? Get advice and guidance on how to develop your bright idea into a real business.


The Kitchen

You don't have to be a born entrepreneur to get help from The Kitchen. The Kitchen offers advice and guidance on how to start their own business to all AU staff. You are welcome to visit The Kitchen if you’re simply interested in seeing whether entrepreneurship might be a good fit for you or if you already have a business and want expert advice on how to develop it.