TOPIC: Meet more than 120 PhD employers at the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers (Flanders Expo Ghent, 26 March)
Don’t miss the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers, organised by the five Flemish universities on Thursday, 26 March (1 - 7 pm) at Flanders Expo Ghent - Hall 1. Gain inspiration, meet top employers and boost career prospects!
What opportunities await PhDs and postdocs at the Job Market?
- 120+ companies/organisations are present and hiring PhDs - from multinationals and SMEs to NGOs, government institutions and universities.
- entrepreneurship as a career path - for those interested in starting their own venture or working for a spin-off/start-up, the Ghent Capital of Technology corner and UGent TechTransfer & gentrepreneur lane connect PhDs and postdocs with young companies looking for employees and co-founders.
- workshops & info sessions - offering expert insights on career development, job search strategies and industry trends. Check out the full, varied programme.
- NEW: PhD Career Connect - at booths 188 & 189, 201 & 202, and 214 & 215, PhD alumni share their professional trajectories and highlight career prospects that align with the ambitions of PhDs and postdocs.
- SPECIAL FOCUS: International Researchers - international PhDs and postdocs can ask all their questions about taxes, social security, residence permits, pensions, and more to the experts at the Work & Stay in Flanders SUPPORT DESK (booths 241–243). Looking for a first free legal consultation on residency rights? The lawyers from Fragomen (booth 240) are happy to assist.
This is a unique opportunity to connect, explore and plan a next career move in a job fair that values PhD talent.
REGISTER NOW and find your professional future!
In case of questions, do not hesitate to reach out to katrien.degelder@UGent.be.