Paths Beyond the PhD: To Stay or Not to Stay in the Academic World
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Paths Beyond the PhD: To Stay or Not to Stay in the Academic World

Thinking about life after your PhD/Postdoc? Join us to learn from a scientist, a specialist in research career development and more!

By Global SNSF Fellows board

Date and time

Monday, June 17 · 2 - 7pm CEST

Location

Wildhainweg 3

3 Wildhainweg 3012 Bern Switzerland

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Are you pondering life after your PhD?

Join us at "Paths Beyond the PhD" and discover the diverse career trajectories available to you—both within and outside academia. Learn from experienced professionals who have been in your shoes and gain valuable insights which could shape your future.

Why attend?

  • Flexible Participation: Whether you join us in person at SNSF Bern or online, your experience will be enriching.
  • Networking Opportunities: Meet peers and potential mentors to expand your professional network during the Apéro.
  • Expert Insights: Gain firsthand knowledge from professionals who successfully navigated post-PhD careers within and outside academia as well as a career specialist.

Our Panellists:

  1. Merve Mutlu Koch, Science Lead at Novartis,
  2. Mukul Girotra, Senior Scientist at Roche
  3. Tabea Schindler, Head of the Department of Art History and Member of the Board of the Swiss Institute for Art Research (SIK-ISEA)
  4. Isabelle Skakni, Head of Researcher Career Development, HES-SO (Haute Ecole)
  5. Ornella Weideli, Shark (Ecology) Researcher, Science Communicator, Postdoctoral fellow (Private University of Liechtenstein)

After the panel you will have the opportunity to continue the discussion, meet other researchers and speak with the panellists and SNSF staff at the Apéro.

Pricing:

  • Early Bird (Until June 1): CHF 12 in-person / CHF 6 online
  • Regular Rate (After June 1): CHF 17 in-person / CHF 11 online

Funding the Future of the Global SNSF Fellows Network: Your registration fee supports the Global SNSF Fellows Network, supporting more events in the future. These funds cover essential costs such as panelist travel and event amenities.

Book Your Spot: In-person space in Bern is limited to 80 attendees—register early to ensure your place!

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Important: payments are processed through Tobias Schneider (GSFN Board Member, tobias_schneider@gmx.ch). If you're experiencing issues with the payment via PayPal, please use the invoice option.

If none of the above works, we offer you to purchase your tickets via the invoice option (please click the according box).

Remember: No refunds are available, and registration must be completed before the event. On-site sign-ups are not possible.

We cannot wait to explore your potential career paths with you!


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