Develop and showcase your skills
Through the Career Development Department of the Doctoral College
Throughout the year and in collaboration with other administrative offices of the University of Strasbourg, the Career Development Department (Pôle Poursuite de carrière) offers activities to help PhD students develop their skills and put them into practice, such as expert missions, thematic workshops and meetings with professionals.
Contact Nicolas Grimmer Fidelis at the Career Development Department for more information.
Through Espace Avenir's Doctoral Skills Development Programme
Espace Avenir, the university's central service for student guidance and career support, runs the Doctoral Skills Development Programme (Programme valorisation de compétences – NCT), aimed at students nearing the end of their PhD (third year or higher). It helps them actively prepare for their career after their PhD and optimise their transition into professional life. Mentors and consultants in organisation and human resources support and guide their work.
Learn more about the "Programme valorisation de compétences" on the intranet (Ernest)
Through one-on-one appointments for PhD students
PhD students can book a one-to-one appointment with a careers adviser at Espace Avenir to discuss their post-PhD plans, including career prospects, transitioning into professional life and key tools such as CVs, cover letters and interview preparation. To book an appointment online, select "Conseil doctorants/PhDs".
Build a professional network
The Alumni network, and in particular the Doctoral College group, helps you stay connected with the university community.
Develop your entrepreneurial skills and discover the start-up ecosystem
The University of Strasbourg supports PhD students throughout their entrepreneurial journey. It helps them turn their research into innovative solutions while developing the entrepreneurial and socio-economic skills they need for their future careers.
Go to the "Enhance your PhD experience" web page
Prepare at your own pace
- Doctoral Passport (Passeport docteur): a practical guide for after your PhD, with fact sheets divided into three categories: career, key information and tools
- Association pour l'Emploi des Cadres (Apec) and its annual CAP Docteurs event
- PHDOOC – PhD and Career Development: a free online training course (MOOC) allows PhD students to access resources in French and English, develop key professional skills and interact with experts and other PhD students