Question
Where can I find data on postdoctoral lecturing qualifications (Habilitation) and assistant professorships (Juniorprofessur)?
Answer
The postdoctoral lecturing qualification is obtained by passing the highest-level academic examination; persons who have passed this examination can apply for a professorship. Statistical information on postdoctoral lecturing qualifications is available from the Fachserie "Personal an Hochschulen" (Staff at institutions of higher education, only in German).
Assistant professorships provide an alternative way of qualifying for a professorship besides the traditional postdoctoral lecturing qualifications. Data on the number of assistant professorships and of female professors are available from the Fachserie "Personal an Hochschulen" (Staff at institutions of higher education, only in German).
