A bi-weekly podcast covering all tips and tricks for starting or pursuing a research career in The Netherlands. Hosted by Jeroen Sparla, the managing director of AcademicTransfer. AcademicTransfer is since 1997 been the leading career platform for researchers worldwide with research- and scientific job openings in The Netherlands. Are you a Master’s student, researcher, PhD, Postdoc, assistant- associate- or even full professor, or have the ambition to become one? Or do research in the indus ...
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Enhancing Your Academic Career in the Netherlands
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AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it is in or outside of academia! Overview of great starting points at our platform: Prepare for your next step — AcademicTransfer Career Buddy Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the researc…
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Searching for jobs that match your profile, skills and experience can be time-consuming. Discover how AcademicTransfer can make this process more manageable. With automated job matches delivered straight to your inbox, finding your ideal research career has never been easier. AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for …
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Today, we tackle a crucial topic for PhDs transitioning from academia to other sectors like industry: transferable skills. Discover what these skills are, how to identify them, and what non-academic employers are looking for. If you're nearing graduation or considering your next career move, this episode is a must-listen for unlocking your full pot…
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Grants and scholarships for graduate studies
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In this episode, co-hosts Eva Lantsoght, professor, and Rico Massa, PhD candidate, discuss various options for grants and scholarships for graduate studies. Listen to learn about options for funding graduate school in Canada, Belgium, the USA, the Netherlands - as well as their own experiences with various types of funding. Please note: this episod…
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In this episode co-hosts Eva Lantsoght, civil engineering professor, and Rico Massa, PhD candidate in civil engineering, discuss lab work and experiments during your PhD. From planning in the lab, practical aspects of testing, and data processing. Please note: this episode originally aired in 2021. Although the hosts may reference events of that ti…
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In this episode co-hosts Eva Lantsoght, civil engineering professor, and Rico Massa, PhD candidate in civil engineering, discuss the sometimes messy nature of the PhD timeline - from their own experience as compared to the "ideal" timeline. They also discuss additional requirements, as well as international differences. Please note: this episode or…
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See this link for a brilliant template for your research statement (at 11 minutes and 20 seconds)! AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it is in or outside of academia! Overview of great starting points at our platform: Research Statement at 11:20 - V…
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The fast lane: Netherlands Recruitment Day 2024
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into an especially thrilling event for any researcher considering the Netherlands as their next career destination—the Netherlands Recruitment Day 2024! So whether you’re a PhD candidate, researcher, postdoc, or seasoned professor looking for a new challenge, get ready to mark March 23, 2024 in your calendar because…
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Useful links for this episode: (1) Resumes & Cover Letters for Student PhD Students Graduate. https://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs/files/phd_resume_cover_letters.pdf. (2) 20 Career-Worthy Industry Jobs for PhD Graduates | Indeed.com. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/industry-jobs-for-phd. (3) PhD Student Career Planning Timeline - U…
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How Dutch Academia is Embracing Diversity in Career Paths
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The traditional approach in Dutch academia used to be pretty straightforward. Researchers were expected to split their time between research, teaching, and administrative duties. The emphasis, though, often leaned heavily towards research, particularly in terms of publications. But times are changing. Today, we're going to explore seven key conside…
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Picture this: you're a budding researcher, and you've embarked on the exciting journey of pursuing a PhD. But hold on, are you a student or an employee? It turns out, in the Netherlands, it can be a bit of both! AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it…
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Find all our recruitment events here: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/events/ AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it is in or outside of academia! Overview of great starting points at our platform: Events - AcademicTransfer - Find all our events …
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Go to https://www.academictransfer.com/en/account/profile/, to optimize your personal profile. Click the i-icon on that page for some interactive super tips! AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it is in or outside of academia! Overview of great start…
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Find Career tools and Career advice on AcademicTransfer: Webinars Q&A sessions Events Blog posts Podcasts Timeline posts Career Navigator Self Assessment Career Buddy AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it is in or outside of academia! Overview of gr…
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AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it is in or outside of academia! Overview of great starting points at our platform: Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assi…
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Take a headstart: use this link twice, to create an account for you, and one for your partner: http://www.academictransfer.com/en/account/signup We will release technology to match you up with recruiters in late summer 2023. AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researche…
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The blog post reads on this subject: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/blog/how-to-stand-out-as-an-international-applicant-for-an-academic-position-/ https://www.academictransfer.com/en/blog/10-steps-to-find-a-job-after-your-phd-part-1/ https://www.academictransfer.com/en/blog/3-job-search-tips-keep-you-motivated/ AcademicTransfer offers free car…
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In this episode, we will discuss our tool "Find your supervisor", created in cooperation with GlobalCampus. The tool can be very helpful if you wish to find researchers with a strong affiliation with your own research. Helpful links in this episode: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/find-your-supervisor/ AcademicTransfer offers free career servic…
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Have you ever found yourself feeling lost in your career path? Are you unsure of your strengths, weaknesses, and preferred working style? Well, if you answered yes to either of those questions, then today's episode is for you. AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researc…
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In today’s episode, we'll be discussing why finding the job of a lifetime, especially in the field of research, can be difficult and what you can do to beat the system and find your dream job. Finding the best job can be difficult and it's seldom that the right job is offered at the right time. So, why don't you take the steering wheel into your ha…
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The 5 do's and don'ts when applying for a job
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In Today's episode, we will be discussing the best practices for applicants when applying for a job opening, particularly for researchers such as PhDs, postdoctoral researchers, and assistant professors. In this episode, we will go over five do's and five don'ts to help you prepare a successful application. Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We hav…
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Listen to this short pilot episode and find out what career secrets we are going to share! Starting March 22 2023! AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it is in or outside of academia! Overview of great starting points at our platform: Academic jobs i…
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