Prof. Dr. Carmen Ulrich

My passion is to support doctoral researchers in all phases of their dissertation project. As a member of The Scientist Coach team, I support supervisors and doctoral researchers in all phases of the dissertation project, drawing on my experience as a professor, science manager and trainer.

Find out more about me and my career here.

I have been active in research and teaching in the field of literary and cultural studies since 2000. I have taught for several years at different universities – in Daugavpils (Latvia), Munich, Delhi and Wuppertal – and I have supervised and evaluated numerous theses and dissertations. Thanks to my international experience, I am aware of the hurdles involved in moving between academic systems. For me, the doctoral period is a particularly valuable phase in life, and I would like to do my best to support doctoral students and supervisors in achieving excellent academic results and personal growth.

Since 2016, I have been working as a science manager: From 2016 to 2019, I managed the project “International Doctorates in Wuppertal” and was able to support numerous doctoral researchers through scholarships, conferences and the publication of anthologies, peer groups, counselling and individual coaching. Since 2021 I have been working as a part-time International Affairs Officer at the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies. Here I coordinate international collaborations and cotutelle procedures, help with onboarding processes, advise in problematic situations and initiate network meetings.

Since 2019, I have been working as a certified coach and trainer, primarily in scientific organizations. I am convinced of the effectiveness of integral coaching and training and work with scientifically based methods from psychology, philosophy, systems theory as well as literature and cultural studies. I am continuously developing my skills and can draw on a wide range of methods. My strengths include a structured approach, empathy and appreciation, a variety of methods, humor and professional competence. What is important and valuable to me is a trusting, dialogical and non-hierarchical collaboration. In my company, Increase between, I offer coaching, consulting and training in all aspects of intercultural competence.