Are you curious about where a postdoctoral career can lead? Join us for an interactive afternoon bringing together professionals from academia, industry, and the public sector to discuss diverse career trajectories, leadership journeys, and the realities of building impactful careers beyond research.

Through two engaging round-table discussions, you'll hear from speakers who have taken different paths after their doctoral and postdoctoral training. They will share insights into securing funding, building and managing teams, overcoming professional challenges, and creating opportunities in a range of sectors.

The event also includes a structured networking session, offering the opportunity to connect directly with speakers, ask questions, and expand your professional network.

To ensure that the discussions address topics that matter most to participants, we invite you to submit questions during registration. 

Agenda

16:00 - 16:10 - Welcome and introduction

16:10 - 17:00 - Round Table 1 Career journeys and opportunities across academia:

• Prof. Zuzanna Kozicka - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biological Chemistry at EPFL
• Prof. Emanuele Moioli - Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano
• Prof. Rahul Gupta - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at EPFL Valais

17:00 - 17:10 - Break

17:10 - 17:30 - Structured Networking Session

17:30 - 18:10 - Round Table 2 Career journeys and opportunities across industry and private sector:

• Dr. Lidia Rocoffort de Vinnière - COO and Co-Founder of Verretex

• Dr. Mariano Bonriposi - Unit manager at Swiss Federal Statistical Office FSO

18:10 onwards - Apéro and informal networking