Explore research-focused career paths in the Netherlands with the Career Navigator
On AcademicsConnected you can orientate yourself on six different career journeys for PhDs, both in and outside academia. On a career journey map, just like a subway map, you can explore research positions in different sectors. We call it the Career Navigator. It gives you a broad overview of research career possibilities in the Netherlands.
The six sectors you can discover are:
1. Academia
2. Universities of Applied Sciences
3. Industry
4. Not-for-profit
5. Government
6. Start-up
What information will you find in the Career Navigator?
You can read facts & figures about every next career step after your PhD, like important tasks and skills you need for the job and a salary indication. You can also view a video from an expert in that sector with tips on how to get the position and we share personal stories from others who took that career step.
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