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Sélection de sites – Thèses. Docteurs et doctorats Ma thèse en 180 secondes : Faire comprendre des années de recherche en trois minutes et au plus grand nombre, telle est l'ambition de ce concours inspiré de Three minute thesis , conçu à l’Université du Queensmand (Australie). "Ma thèse en 180 secondes" est organisé en France depuis 2014 par le CNRS et la CPU - Conférence des présidents d’université ANDès - Association nationale des docteurs Campus France - Agence français pour la promotion de l'Enseignement supérieur, l'accueil et la mobilité internationale CGE - Conférence des Grandes écoles - rubrique « publications » CJC - Confédération des Jeunes Chercheurs Fondation Kastler Intelli'agence - Association Bernard Gregory HCERES - Haut Conseil de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur Études et rapports Rechercher une thèse theses.fr : moteur de recherche pour les thèses françaises catalogue Sudoc : bibliographie nationale des thèses.

Accès aux thèses en texte intégral A l'échelon national. Life After the PhD | Career advice and hope for graduate students. PhD, check. Now what? Six Tips for Finding Your Dream Job | The Incubator. By Nidhi Ruy Graduate students and postdocs in biological and life sciences face a daunting career landscape. The path from earning a PhD to securing a career in science is far from straightforward. Currently, less than 15% of postdocs with PhDs in biological sciences find themselves in tenured faculty positions within 6 years of earning their degrees. So what are the remaining 85% of highly educated and highly capable scientists to do?

Many were able to find answers to some of their career concerns on Thursday, January 10, 2013 as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Rockefeller University, and Weill Cornell Medical College jointly hosted a Tri-Institutional Career Symposium. The day was organized into five broad areas of interest; each one included short talks by presenters and concluded with a panel discussion, through which audience members were able to voice their questions and concerns. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Overall, I found the day to be informative and inspiring. Academic Careers. 3 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing A Career In Science? Career Exploration for Ph.D.s in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Disciplines. Career Exploration for Ph.D.s in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Disciplines Graduate students are among the most well-educated members of society.

However, since graduate students are always measuring their performance against that of their highly talented peers and mentors, they often underestimate their significant strengths and transferable skills. Below you will find some information on non-academic careers in which the transferable skills of PhDs in the sciences are highly valued. There are, of course, many types of careers open to PhD students—we’ve included the more frequent options for students in the sciences here. Additionally, there are a few resources we almost always recommend that will get you started in your search. Industry One of the first places that scientists and engineers look for opportunities outside of the academic environment is research in industry. Where to Look Pharma/Biotech Physical Sciences and Engineering Engineering Physical Sciences U.S. Consulting. Your PhD, what next?: Non-academic jobs.

Opportunities for PhD graduates to work in non-academic jobs look to be increasing. Discover how to make your PhD work for you in the labour market… What jobs can I do with a PhD? The most common jobs held by recent PhD graduates include: Other suitable occupations include: Although academia is a popular destination for PhD graduates, more opportunities exist outside of education. The majority of PhD graduates who work outside of higher education are employed in an area where they can make use of their specialised knowledge and skills. How do I get a non-academic job? There are many ways to boost your chances of landing a non-academic job. Search for graduate jobs; build a network of contacts (online and in person) to help you unearth 'hidden' job vacancies; use social media to raise your profile. It is worth regularly checking sector-specific websites and publications for job adverts, such as: How do I sell my PhD to employers?

What do other PhD graduates do? PhD graduate destinations. Engineering and Technology Jobs - IEEE Job Site. Science Careers - from the Journal Science - Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Faculty, Postdoc jobs on Science Careers. Jobs : Science Jobs of the Week. PhDs.org: Jobs for PhDs, graduate school rankings, and career resources.