We are going to organise a few events for the Young Scientists participating to PBA 2024. Please find the details below:
Beyond the PhD: What's Next?
September 10, 2024 – 17h30/18h45 – Isabelle Kohler
Thinking about your next steps after your PhD? Wondering if an academic career is still the norm? Uncertain about all the career options you could consider after your PhD? Curious about industry’s expectations?
Join us for “Beyond the PhD: What’s Next?”, a career workshop designed to guide you through the myriad opportunities available to PhD holders.
In this interactive session, we will explore the many career paths available after a PhD: from traditional roles to alt-ac roles in academia, from industry to opportunities in NGOs, government, science communication, editing, entrepreneurship, and more. We will debunk some myths, provide an overview of each path, discuss the importance of (online) networking, and equip you with the skills you need to make the most of this career progression.
Knowledge is power – this workshop will give you the insight you need to prepare for your next step(s)!
Networking follow-up:
The workshop will be followed by a networking session over drinks, providing the perfect opportunity to discuss specific career questions with the speaker and peers, connect with like-minded individuals (and just relax after a long day)
About the speaker:
This workshop will be led by Dr Isabelle Kohler. Dr Kohler is the founder of NextMinds, which aims to equip early career researchers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate their academic and professional journeys. She is also an Assistant Professor at VU Amsterdam (The Netherlands). With over 15 years of academic experience and a large network of people working in different sectors, Dr Kohler is uniquely qualified to guide early career researchers through the complexities of their post-PhD career path.
Job Fair
September 11, 2024 – 17h30/1830
As a new event, we are going to organize a Careers Fair during PBA2024. Here is the high level concept that we are intending to implement:
– all sponsors / exhibitors will be able to participate
– all registered students and early career scientists (e.g. post docs) can participate
– meetings between students/ early career scientists and companies will be organised in a Speed Dating session during the congress.
– job opportunities board (for all delegates/sponsors)
– will supplemented with other activities in the main programme (e.g. Isabelle Kohler Founder of NextMinds)
Who can participate?
All exhibitors and sponsors of the PBA 2024 congress.
When will it be organised?
On Wednesday September 11 at 17h30. Duration will depend on the number of participants and length of the interviews (but likely to be 2H).
How is it going to be organised
We will set up a space for the Careers Fair, with tables and chairs and enough space between the companies.
Each Speed dating meeting will last between 5 and 10 min depending on the number of participants/companies.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions!