Lead campus

Career Orientation - Career Kickstart for PhDs and Postdocs

Language
English
Category
Courses & Workshops
Instructor
Alona Bärtschi, Serdal Varol, Mariusz Prus

Description

This workshop supports PhDs and postdocs in gaining clarity about their career direction and developing concrete next steps. It consists of two modules that can be attended separately or as a full day. The morning focuses on career orientation and reflection; the afternoon on practical application skills and job search strategies.

Content

- Personal values, motivation, interests, and career preferences
- Career paths within and beyond academia
- Defining individual next steps



Targets
Participants understand:
- Typical career paths for PhDs and postdocs
- Differences between academic and non-academic careers
- Key decision factors in career planning
- The role of values, strengths, and motivation
- How to structure a career decision process


Target audience


Internal, PhDs and Postdocs from PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL

Duration


Two module of 1/2 day, possible to attend either one of them or two together. The morning focuses on career orientation and reflection; the afternoon on practical application skills and job search strategies.

For further information please contact the lead campus office:
Tel. +41 56 310 24 00 or email office@lead-campus.ch

Lead campus

Career Orientation - Career Kickstart for PhDs and Postdocs

Date
9/23/2026
Time
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration Deadline
9/20/2026 11:30 PM
Language
English
Category
Courses & Workshops
Instructor
Alona Bärtschi, Serdal Varol, Mariusz Prus
Location
PSI Villigen. Education Center (Building OSGA)
Forschungsstrasse 111
5232 Villigen
Schweiz
Room
OSGA/EG6