Doctoral School Ghent University

🚀 THE WAIT IS OVER – registration is open!

Are you thinking about your next career step – or simply curious about what’s possible? The interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers is here to inspire, inform and connect you with employers who truly value the expertise, creativity and problem-solving mindset of researchers.

Meet organisations from diverse sectors, explore career paths that match your strengths and discover opportunities you may not have considered before.

Preparation makes all the difference:
🚨 From 5 February to 19 March 2026, a rich online programme will help you get ready: Career Lunches and CV reviews will boost your confidence before the live event.
👉 Explore the (almost) full preparatory programme:
https://jobmarketforyoungresearchers.be/en/phd-postdoc/online-info-sessions

Join the live Job Market
📍 Flanders Expo Ghent
🗓 Thursday 26 March 2026, 13:00–19:00
👉 Register now for the live event:
https://jobmarketforyoungresearchers.be/en/phd-postdoc/register

Take the next step in your career journey- beyond academia or within it. We look forward to welcoming you!

Are you curious about a career in nuclear science or technology? 🔬⚛️

Don’t miss out on the Belgian-Dutch Summer School — a unique opportunity to:

✅ Dive into the world of nuclear innovation
✅ Visit Belgian and Dutch nuclear facilities
✅ Connect with experts and like-minded students
✅ Explore exciting career paths in a high-impact field

📍 Limited spots – this is your chance to get inspired, informed, and involved.

📆 Application deadline: June 3, 2025

👉 Find out more & apply here:

Belgian-Dutch nuclear summer school - your gateway to a career in nuclear - Introduction The nuclear landscape in Belgium and the Netherlands is evolving, creating a growing demand for competent professionals who can safely manage nuclear applications and drive research in optimization and innovation. To address this need, both countries are collaborating to establish joint...

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨

After a successful edition last year, the 5 Flemish universities are hosting the second edition of the Researchpreneurship Mindset Bootcamp in Ostend, designed to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of PhD candidates/postdocs.

👉 Register by 4 April (12 AM) on https://www.heirloomlabs.eu/researchpreneurmindset

💪This bootcamp will push PhD candidates/postdocs beyond their comfort zone, helping them gain clearer insights into their future careers. It’s also a great opportunity to network with like-minded researchpreneurs and leave with practical strategies for future career steps.

🗓️ 3 Modules:
• Module 1: Thursday, 8 May (to be confirmed), 6 - 7:30 PM (CET)
• Module 2: Friday, 16 May, 2 PM - Sunday, 18 May, 5 PM (CET) in Ostend
• Module 3: 30-min reflection call (online) – free to book in June

🔎 For more info & registration https://www.heirloomlabs.eu/researchpreneurmindset

❗Particpation is free of charge.

🚗 Ride Together to the Job Market! 🚀

Why commute alone when you can carpool to the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers (Flanders Expo Ghent, 27 March)? Whether you’re offering or looking for a ride to Ghent, our Padlet makes it easy to connect with fellow participants.

Hop in and find your ride here: 🔗 https://padlet.com/Nicole_Wedell/Communiting_to_Ghent]

Save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and maybe even network before you arrive! 🌱💡

📣 Shout-out to all international researchers!

Thinking about building your career in Belgium? Don't miss the highly informative online Career Lunch of the Work & Stay in Flanders SUPPORT DESK on Tuesday 11 March (12 – 1 pm)

🌍 Get a comprehensive overview of your rights to work and live in Belgium.

✅ Single permit & orientation year – understand the key procedures for international job seekers.

📌 Beyond the paperwork – from taxes and social security to long-term residency, the SUPPORT DESK covers it all!

Register here to attend the online Career Lunch: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckde-pqTwoHdTF1om9lGf3gouoYP2eGQRm

📅 Do also MARK your CALENDARS for 27 March (12 - 7 pm) & meet the SUPPORT DESK in person at the interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers (Flanders Expo Ghent, Hall 1, booths 229, 230, 231)

👉 Don’t miss out—your career in Belgium starts here! 🚀

🚀 Spice Up Your Lunch Break! 🍽️💼

This week’s menu features two HOT online Career Lunches! 🍕☕ Take a break, grab a bite, and get inspired:

4 March
🔥 Q8 – Translating transformation: strategy, change & the culture at Q8 today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/T_lAiu6FQvOcXkasq7Nyzw

6 March
🖥️ CTRL-F – From handshakes to headlines: mastering the game of professional networking: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aEVpuMGZSQ66l8Eh9L5PIQ

Don’t miss out— learn and level up your career, all from your lunch table! 🍽️💡