According to the European Commission’s classification, you are now a Established Researcher which means that you carry out your research with a certain level of independence. At HSG, there are around 140 postdocs and 70 assistant professors. Your main task is now to develop qualifications that you need to be eligible for a professorship. You might also be in the process of completing your habilitation or are responsible for your own research team (including management and supervisory tasks), you might have to submit applications for additional third-party funding, establish partnerships and collaborations and communicate your research effectively.
Your to-do list might look like this:
1. Fine-tune your profile as an academic
2. Reflect on your chances of earning tenure and prepare yourself for the process
3. Develop your teaching skills
4. Participate in HSG committees
5. Start projects with your own staff
6. Learn how to communicate professionally in the media
7. Expand your international network
8. Check your resources again (right-hand navigation under "Downloads")