Post-doc orientation day: different career paths for PhD students in life sciences, Paris, 27 mars 2013
A career workshop organizied by students from Ecole des Neurosciences de Paris (ENP)
This is a half day event that includes discussion panel and practical session on different career paths after the PhD, followed by keynote talks by specialist in academia, scientific journalism and industry.
27th of March at Institut du Fer à Moulin from 2 - 6 PM
Wine and cheese buffet will be offered at the end of the event.
Preliminary program:
1.30 - 2.00 PM
Registration
2.00 - 2.05 PM
Welcome words from ENP Director Patricia Gaspar
2.05 - 2.20 PM
PhD students today: who are they and where are they going?
Introductory presentation from ENP students
2.20 - 3.20 PM
From PhD to Career: options and opportunities for PhD students in neuroscience
Round table on the possible job options and application strategies for PhD students with the participation of invitees who chose different career paths (research, industry, education) after completing their PhD in neuroscience.
3.20 - 3.35 PM
Coffee break
3.35 - 4.35 PM
Workshop: application wiki
Students will be divided into groups based on their interest in industry or academia job market. Within a group the students may present examples of their own applications and receive the feedback from the invitees. There will also be example CVs, interview questions and cover letters provided which can be critically discussed.
4.35 - 4.45 PM
Coffee break
4.45 - 6.00 PM
Bridging the gap between different career paths
Short keynote talks (20 min) by invited speakers based on their work experience in academia, business school, industry and journalism.
6.00 - 8.00 PM
Wine and cheese reception
For more information and registration please visit:
www.paris-neuroscience.fr/en/enp-grad-club