The Next Step - A Postdoc

Are you wondering what to do after your PhD and if a postdoc is a good career choice?

This one-hour lecture will explain when a postdoc is a good choice as a next career step. Our speaker will discuss how to choose where to do a postdoc and give tips on what to do before and when you reply to a job announcement. As an alternative, how to finance your own project will also be illustrated. Moreover, they will give you valuable insights on how to become a competitive candidate for an academic position after the postdoc.

Practical information

• Wednesday 23 September 2026 from 16:00-17:30h
• The lecture takes place onsite in Groningen
• Participation is free
• Details on the location(s) will be shared by email one week in advance

• A minimum of 10 participants is required

*This lecture is co-organised with PhD organisation Gopher and is organised twice a year; once by Gopher and once by Groningen Graduate Schools. The date and registration details of Gophers lecture is to be published on their website.