Seminar for early career researchers and supervisors
How can I improve my career opportunities outside academia after the PhD or post doc?
Join us for an Inspiring debate for PhD students, post docs and supervisors at The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
For many PhD students and post docs, the PhD is accompanied by an important – and sometimes scary – question: What comes next?
In Denmark, most PhD graduates and post docs will build their careers outside universities. This makes it essential to start reflecting early on career paths, transferable skills, and how to position oneself in a broader job market.
This seminar is designed to support early career researchers and supervisors in this transition. By bringing together voices from industry, public sector employers, and former PhD graduates, we aim to provide insights into career opportunities, inspiration for different paths, and concrete advice on how to prepare for a meaningful and successful career beyond academia.
We start off with a presentation by Head of Research Christian Kjær Monsson from Danish Industry providing a short analytical overview of the transitions after the PhD in Denmark.
This is followed by a panel debate with short presentations from industry representatives, public employers, and former PhD students where there are opportunities to ask questions. Topics include career planning, practical advice on navigating the shift from academia to industry and understanding what employers value when recruiting.
The debate is followed by advice from the head of graduate school on what to do during the PhD to plan and make the transition smoother, as well as advice from a career counsellor on building an effective CV and opportunities for individual guidance.
Program
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15.30-15.35 |
Welcome by Hans Bräuner, Vice-Dean for Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. |
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15.35-15.45 |
Presentation of the analysis From PhD to Business by Christian Kjær Monsson, Head of Research, Danish Industry. |
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15.45-16.35 |
Panel debate with representatives: Short presentation 1 minute each. |
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16.35-16.45 |
Career advice from Iben Treebak, career counsellor at UCPH Career Services for Early Career Researchers |
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16.45-17.00 |
Take home messages from Rikke Buhl, Head of Graduate School |
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17.00 |
End of program |
Moderator
Hans Bräuner, Vice-Dean for Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Time and date
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 15:30-17:00
Registration
Please register no later than 8 June 2026
Read more and sign up here.
Venue
Panum, Blegdamsvej 3B, Maersk Tower, 1.st floor, Jerne Auditorium