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Career Day for PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral Fellows

A completed doctoral degree qualifies for leading positions in research activities and for other work in society, where great demands are placed on scientific insight and analytical thinking. The career paths and job opportunities are therefore many. NMBU arranges annually, a career day tailored for PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral Fellows at the university. PhD Career Day is an attractive meeting place between candidates, younger researchers, private industry and the public sector.

PhD Career Day 2024

The annual Career Day for PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers at NMBU was held on May 28th. The event was a success, thanks to the valuable time and knowledge contributed by all participants and speakers.

We look forward to next year's Career Day and have already begun planning for 2025. Stay updated on this website for more information on dates, speakers, and registration details.


Why Attend PhD Career Day next year?

  • Whether you are considering a career in industry, entrepreneurship, or academia, PhD Career Day will provide you with the resources and connections needed to successfully navigate various career paths.

  • What to Expect:
  • Insightful talks on the current and future job market, skills requirements, industry trends and career planning
  • Interesting company presentations and inspiring meetings with company employees who hold a PhD
  • Networking opportunities

  • Participating Companies at PhD Career 2024
    Tine

    TINE SA

    TINE is Norway's largest producer, distributor and exporter of dairy products with 11,400 members (owners) and 9,000 cooperative farms. Their goal is to provide consumers with food that provides a healthier and positive dining experience.

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    NIBIO

    NIBIO

    Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) is to contribute to food security and safety, sustainable resource management, innovation and value creation through research and knowledge production within food, forestry and other biobased industries.

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    Nofima

    NOFIMA

    Nofima is close to Norwegian food production. They are Norway's leading food research institute and conduct research and development in aquaculture, fisheries and land-based food.

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    Norsvin

    NORSVIN

    Norsvin is a cooperative (SA) owned by Norwegian pig producers. Norsvin safeguards the business policy interests of pig producers, and works actively for good framework conditions in Norwegian pig production. Norsvin's genetics are among the best in the world, and are offered to customers globally through the company Topigs Norsvin; One of the world's largest companies in swine genetics.

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    NOMY

    NOMY

    Norwegian Mycelium (NoMY) transforms side streams from the food industry into sustainable, high-value ingredients. Their mushroom fermentation technology is proven, scalable and cost-effective. Small microbes. Big impact.

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    DOSCON

    DOSCON

    DOSCON is an innovation company specialized in process and process control in the water and wastewater industry. Their specialists in advanced statistics, data science, management and monitoring of water and wastewater treatment processes use IoT and BigData concepts to secure DOSCON's position as the first mover of unique and innovative wastewater treatment plant products.

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    NORSUS

    NORSUS

    NORSUS develops knowledge and methods to understand and implement sustainability better in society. Together with companies and public actors, we map and reduce environmental impacts, often with financial gain. This is how we help move society in a sustainable direction.

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    Multiconsult

    Multiconsult

    Multiconsult ASA is a leading Norwegian engineering and architecture company. With almost 3500 highly competent employees spread over strong disciplines, Multiconsult can take on the most complex projects the market has to offer. The company offers multidisciplinary consulting, design, engineering, architecture, project follow-up, management, verification and control - both nationally and internationally.

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    • This Years Programme

      12.00
      Pro-rector, Finn-Arne Weltzien: Welcome


      12.05
      Hanne Mette Dyrlie Kristensen (TLSC):
      A short introduction to The Life Science Cluster


      12.10
      Nils Ola Widme (Abelia):
      We need competence in Norway – from Norway on to World Markets

      This session offers a comprehensive exploration of the current demands within the Norwegian job market, shedding light on the skills, innovations, and technological advancements crucial for future industry growth.

      Nils-Ola Widme is Director of Industrial Policy at Abelia, and works with policy for innovation, digitalization and green transition in Norway and Europe. Widme has many years of experience as a lawyer and bureaucrat, with European law and competition law as his field of work.


      12.45
      Insightful and Inspirational talks:
      Tine
      Nibio
      Nofima
      Norsvin

      10 min break

      NoMy
      Doscon
      Norsus
      Multiconsult


      14.15
      Per Ivar Høvring (NMBU)
      How to plan a career in academia

      This session will focus on how to build a CV and grants and possibilities.

      14.30
      Network and collaboration



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