The Database For Women In Academia

FAQ

Why is the page not displayed correctly?

/femconsult has been optimized to run on as many different browsers as possible. For a flawless display we recommend using the popular browsers (e.g. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge). If you are working with an older browser, we recommend a free update to the latest browser version.

In order to use the full functionality of the database, it is necessary to allow JavaScript and cookies in your browser. You can change both settings in the settings of your browser.

Activating JavaScript and cookies in the Internet Explorer: Tools/Internet Options/ Security/Internet. If there is a slider, set it to Medium-high and save this setting with Apply. If you do not find the slider, click on the Default Level button, then set the slider to Medium-high and press OK.

In the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript is activated automatically and can only be deactivated via add-ons like No-Script. If you use such add-ons, you should disable them for /femconsult.

Activating cookies in Mozilla Firefox: Options/Privacy. In the selection box Firefox will please choose Use custom settings for history. Then set a small hook in the checkbox Accept cookies from sites.

How secure is my personal data?

Users of the /femconsult website can only see the data released by CEWS. Only employees of GESIS/CEWS can access all registered data.

Is there any cooperation with Femconsult.org?

Femconsult.org offers a database for gender experts in development aid and cooperation. There is no connection between femconsult.de and Femconsult.org.

What is the purpose of the research in /femconsult?

The use of the database serves exclusively to inform women in academia about specific calls for proposals and enquiries about specific activities, such as:

  • university professorships
  • university of applied sciences professorships
  • junior professorships
  • interim professorships
  • bodies, commissions, committees
  • expert opinions
  • EU activities
  • consulting
  • lectures
  • mentoring activities

Where can I publish job advertisements?

/femconsult is used to address job advertisements und inquiries specifically to women in academia who might be interested. Through the research function (only via the German website), you can search our database for women in academia with the necessary qualifications. If your research is successful, upload your job advertisement documents to our system and send them directly to the scientists with a short message.

It isn't possible to simply publish advertisements in /femconsult, as is usual in job boards.

If you are not able to find a suitable woman scientist in our database, we recommend distributing your job advertisement or inquiry via specific networks. We have compiled the most important networks for you here (only available in German). We accept job offers in the field of women's and gender studies in our CEWS job market (only in German), regardless of  the required qualifications. Send an e-mail to cews-info(at)gesis(dot)org.

Can I find women research assistants?

No. The main objective of the database is the placement of highly qualified women in professorships.

If you would like to distribute vacancies for scientific staff, we recommend using relevant networks. In the category information (only available in German) you will find

We accept job offers in the field of women's and gender studies in our CEWS job market (only in German), regardless of the required qualifications. Send an e-mail to cews-info(at)gesis(dot)org.

I didn't get any conformation for my search!

The confirmation of the search will be sent to the e-mail address given in the contact form. If an incorrect entry has been made, the confirmation of the search can not be delivered. Please let us know if the confirmation should be sent again.

Why can't I upload my file?

Files can be only uploaded as a Word or PDF document into a contact form. Other formats cannot be uploaded.

Who is allowed to register at /femconsult?

Women who are PostDocs, habilitated women in academia and PhD students whose doctoral thesis is imminent can register at /femconsult. Women from artistic and creative studies can also register without a PhD, because in these subjects a PhD is not a compulsory prerequisite for teaching.

The login doesn't work!

To view and edit your profile, your browser requires JavaScript and cookies. You can change both settings in the browser settings of your browser.

Activating JavaScript and cookies in the Internet Explorer: Tools/Internet Options/ Security/Internet. If there is a slider, set it to Medium-high and save this setting with Apply. If you do not find the slider, click on the Default Level button, then set the slider to Medium-high and press OK.

In the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript is activated automatically and can only be deactivated via add-ons like No-Script. If you use such add-ons, you should disable them for /femconsult.

Activating cookies in Mozilla Firefox: Options/Privacy. In the selection box Firefox will please choose Use custom settings for history. Then set a small hook in the checkbox Accept cookies from sites.

I can't find my discipline!

We've summarized individual disciplines. Please have a look at the list of disciplines (in German). It could be possible that your discipline has been combined with others. 

Will I receive all relevant job advertisements through an entry in /femconsult?

No! You only receive job advertisements from universities and non-university research organisations which would like to actively recruit women and have researched women in academia with suitable qualifications in /femconsult. If you receive a job advertisement or inquiries, you can be sure that your scientific profile is suitable for the position and that your application is welcome.

I forgot my login data!

You can have your password re-sent. The prerequisite for this is that the e-mail contact specified in your /femconsult entry is still up-to-date as your login information is sent there.

Why can't I no longer access my profile?

Your profile may have been deleted. Please note that in the event of several (usually at least three) unsuccessful contact attempts, we reserve the right to delete your profile without your consent, as we then assume that you are no longer interested in our offer.