The doctorate, and afterwards?
You can find a page dedicated to this question here.
A few platforms if you are looking for a postdoc position :
A frequently mentioned option for obtaining funding for a postdoc is the SNSF's Postdoc.Mobility programme.
Did you know that 98% of doctoral students and 95% of post-doctoral students do not pursue an academic career?
A number of resources are available to help you make this transition and strengthen your cross-disciplinary skills:
- Career Centre workshops: sessions to help you integrate into the professional world.
- Pôle SEA workshops: courses to develop essential skills such as oral and written communication.
- CUSO: programmes and workshops to strengthen your communication, time management and professional development skills.
- UNIL online resources: practical tools and advice to help you make informed decisions and prepare effectively for your professional future.
The Graduate Campus is working to strengthen this offer with the other UNIGE departments concerned; this service is available to discuss informally your transition after your thesis or postdoc.
Also, with 9,000 members in 90 countries, the Alumni Network is an excellent way of keeping in touch with the UNIGE and benefiting from its network.