The rectorate

Vice Rector for Early Career Researchers and Diversity

On January 1, 2019, Prof. Dr. Monilola Olayioye was appointed as a member of the rectorate, responsible for young academics and diversity. Monilola Olayioye is Professor of Molecular Tumor Cell Biology at the Institute of Cell Biology and Immunology, faculty of Energy-, Process and Bio-Engineering at the University of Stuttgart.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monilola Olayioye, Vice Rector for Early Career Researchers and Diversity (c)
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monilola Olayioye, Vice Rector for Early Career Researchers and Diversity

We need outstanding young academics and a mix of talents to secure future competitiveness of the University of Stuttgart.

Prof. Monilola Olayioye, Vice Rector for Early Career Researches and Diversity

Responsibilities and goals

As one of Germany’s leading technically-oriented universities with a broad spectrum of teaching and research, the University of Stuttgart offers different paths to a doctoral degree and opens avenues to subsequent careers in science, industry, and society. The responsibilities and goals of the Vice Rector for Early Career Researchers and Diversity include:

  • Creating a top-class and flexible research environment for young academics
  • Delivering a comprehensive range of qualifications to doctoral researchers, postdocs and junior professors that prepare for the next career step in academia or industry
  • Offering mentoring programs to young academics that help establish a network across disciplines, institutions and generations
  • Supporting the Tenure Track Program
  • Promoting international networking and internationalization
  • Improving equal opportunities
Monilola Olayioye
Prof. Dr.

Monilola Olayioye

Vice Rector for Early Career Researchers and Diversity

Katharina Wilhelm
 

Katharina Wilhelm

Personal Assistant to the Vice Rector for Early Career Researchers and Diversity

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