Free entrance for all visitors of the Afstudeerbeurs after online registration or registration on site.

Online registration for PhDs and postdoctoral fellows starts as of 1 February 2019.

Bigger & better ~ with more exhibitors & more jobs to offer

100+ companies & organisations have already registered for participation in the 2019 edition of the Job Market for Young Researchers.

The Job Market for Young Researchers surely remains an event not to be missed!

Tech Lane Ghent Science Park is a vibrant ecosystem of international corporate R&D centers, public research institutes and high-tech growth enterprises, providing a stimulating environment to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

Come and check out the career opportunities for PhD candidates and postdocs in the TECH LANE GHENT SCIENCE PARK CORNER on the 2^nd floor of the ICC.

During the Afstudeerbeurs 2019 extra attention will be given to student entrepreneurs & start-ups.

The start-up corner can be found on the first floor of the ICC.

Interested in an international internship or career? Do check the displays to be found in the company booths during the fair! On these displays it is indicated in which countries companies operate and whether or not they have international career opportunities for you.

At the Job Market for Young Researchers visitors can choose from a wide range of interactive workshops and hands-on information sessions about the application and job search process - exclusively targeted at doctoral students and doctoral degree holders.

Check this page regularly to see updates!

Tune up your CV for interview success at the Job Market for Young Researchers (ICC Ghent, Bauwenszaal, 2^nd floor). It is required to book a face-to-face session with an HR-professional in advance. So, register, claim your slot and do not forget to upload your CV! 

We are constantly on the lookout for extra CV screencers. Stay tuned for extra slots!

There are still 2 vacant CV analysis slots for PhD candidates /postdocs (beta & gamma disciplines) as part of the "From Academe to Industry: 7 things to know about profile screening in industry"-workshop to be delivered by dr. Robin Lefebvre (Grow2Excel) at 15:15 in room Guislain 1 (2nd floor ICC). Please register here: https://webappsx.ugent.be/eventManager/events/cvanalyseRobinLefebvre 

All other CV analysis slots for PhD candidates and postdocs are fully booked. On 2 April DROP-IN CV consulting will be offered in the Bauwenszaal (2nd floor ICC) between 12:00 and 14:30 and between 16:00 and 18:00. Do not forget to bring ample copies of your CV. 

Are you a PhD candidate or postdoctoral fellow who is actively job searching? A career counselor can help you understand the value of your transferable skills to your future employers. Are you a PhD candidate or postdoctoral fellow who is not yet sure of his/her career direction? A career counselor can help you identify opportunities to build professional experience and develop skills and competencies while still at university. Book a face-to-face session with a career counselor at the Job Market for Young Researchers (ICC Ghent, 2nd floor).

Secure your consultation appointment after registration. Do not forget to upload a career question you would like to take up with the counselor.

Having registered, you will be able to put together your wish list by ticking the boxes of the companies you wish to visit and the workshops and infosessions you would like to attend. If you make an appointment for a (free) CV analysis and/or speed career coaching session, this will automatically be added to your wish list.

It is possible to dowload your personal wish list as PDF or print it and bring it with you to the fair. Your wish list will help you prepare for the fair and will help you find your way in the ICC on 2 April 2019.