Are you wondering what comes after your PhD? Whether you’re considering a career in academia, industry, or the public sector, the PhD Career Day 2025 offers insights into diverse career paths after graduation.
Get inspired by former PhD graduates who have successfully navigated their careers. Experts from academia, industry, and beyond will share their experiences, challenges, and advice. Take the opportunity to network, explore new career options, and gain valuable insights for your professional future.
PhD Career Day 2025 – Agenda Overview
📅 Date: March 11, 2025
📍 Location: Max Planck Institute Magdeburg
Morning Sessions
- 09:00 – Opening Address – Kai Sundmacher (MPI Magdeburg)
- 09:15 – Career Services & Job Market Insights – Barbara Witter (OvGU Graduate Academy
- 09:45 – Research Careers in Analytical Sciences – Robert Heyer (Leibniz Institute for Analytical Sciences)
- 10:45 – Industry Career Pathways: Pharma & Biotech (Online) – Francesca Cascella (GSK, UK)
- 11:15 – Academic Career Development & Research Opportunities – Carmen Gräßle (TU Braunschweig)
Afternoon Sessions
- 13:00 – Career Training Session (TBA)
- 14:00 – Transitioning to Industry: Animal Health & Biotechnology – Boris Hundt (ECO Animal Health Ltd.)
- 15:00 – Actuarial Science & Risk Management Careers (Online) – Kirandeep Kour (Hannover Re)
- 15:30 – Quantum Computing & Tech Startups – Thomas Bendokat (PsiQuantum, Palo Alto)
- 16:30 – Pharma – Anne-Kathleen Morgner (Sandoz)
- 17:00 – Public Sector & Consumer Protection Careers – Alexander Pralow (State Office for Consumer Protection)
- 17:30 – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Dinner at Lago di Garda
Registration
Registration for this event is currently open.
