Are you wondering what comes after your PhD? Curious about the diverse career paths available in academia and industry?

​The Career Committee of the PE&RC PhD Council is excited to invite you (the PhD and EngD candidates) to their upcoming Career Talk! This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from professionals who have successfully navigated the post-doctoral landscape and to gain insights on how you can prepare for your own future career.
​Event Details ​Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026 ​Time: 12:00 – 13:30 Location: Online ​Platform: Microsoft Teams

​Featured Speakers

​12:00 – 12:30 | Dr. Janneke van Seters Manager, Dean of Research Office Dr. van Seters provides strategic advice to the Dean of Research and manages the Dean of Research Office. ​12:30 – 13:00 | Dr. Manus Thoen Senior Researcher in the Biotic Trait Discovery Group Enza Zaden. Dr. Thoen specializes in genetic resistance against arthropods, nematodes, and viruses in vegetable crops. Gain insight into the fast-paced environment of industrial R&D and commercial plant breeding ​13:00 – 13:30 | Interactive Q&A Your chance to ask our speakers about their career pivots, daily responsibilities, and advice for current doctoral candidates. ​Registration: ​Don't miss out on this chance to get inspired! Please sign up via the form (link below) or scan the QR code on the poster. Link: https://forms.office.com/e/Uu1B2sVHKg?origin=lprLink ​We look forward to seeing you there!

Kind regards,

Raghavendra Reddy Manda
Chair, PE&RC PhD Council, Member, National PE&RC Board and Local WU PE&RC Board
The Netherlands National Graduate School for Production Ecology & Resource Conservation (PE&RC)