Career Opportunities
Scientist careers: Kaoutar Radi, participant of CONNECT Round 5, now Technical Project Manager in the development team of Hilti's Diamond Business Unit
The CONNECT program fosters exchange between highly qualified and ambitious female scientists and role models working in industry. In addition to direct matches between program participants and partner companies, the program encourages scientists to explore and pursue career options beyond academia. Every year, ca. 35 scientists and 3-4 partner companies, plus the federal administration, sponsors, universities of applied sciences and startups benefit from the program. In today's post, meet Kaoutar Radi who participated in CONNECT Round 5 and got encouraged to continue her career at Hilti, one of our partner companies. She tells us about her journey from wanting to explore potential career paths, to the connection she felt during the visit at Hilti, and her current role as technical project manager in the development team at Hilti's Diamond Business Unit.
Scientist careers: Weronika Ofierska, participant of CONNECT Round 4, now Lab Specialist at the Gübelin Gem Lab
The CONNECT program fosters exchange between highly qualified and ambitious female scientists and role models working in industry. In addition to direct matches between program participants and partner companies, the program encourages scientists to explore and pursue career options beyond academia. Every year, ca. 35 scientists and 3-4 partner companies, plus the federal administration, sponsors, universities of applied sciences and startups benefit from the program. In today's post, meet Weronika Ofierska who participated in CONNECT Round 4 and got encouraged to move to industry thanks to the program. She tells us about her journey from wanting to gain insights to make an informed decision on her future career, to the ‘girlhood’ and support she experienced, and what she is working on now.
Career Perspectives at our Partners: Maria-Alexandra Paun, Federal Office of Communications
Our partners are interested in attracting PSI's early career researchers, and we introduce scientists working at partner companies to showcase career perspectives. In today's post, meet Maria-Alexandra Paun, who did her PhD in Microelectronics and Microsystems at EPFL and is currently working at the Federal Office of Communications. She tells us how she managed the transition away from academia, and what she is working on now.
Scientist careers at our partner companies: Sara Da Ros, Head Strategic Supply Chain Projects at Siegfried
Our partner companies are interested in attracting PSI's early career researchers, and we introduce scientists working at partner companies to showcase career perspectives. In today's post, meet Sara Da Ros who did her PhD in organic chemistry at ETHZ and is currently Head of Strategic Supply Chain Projects at Siegfried. She tells us how she managed the transition away from academia, and what she is working on now.
Excited about our first Joint PSI and Park Innovaare Career Fair, but not sure how to talk to company representatives?
We are all excited about our first Joint PSI and Park Innovaare Career Fair, and looking forward to lots of fruitful interactions between companies and early career researchers. We cannot wait to hear your success stories. But how do you start the conversation?
PSI alumni at our partner companies: Dionysios Chionis, Axpo
The PSI Career Blog presents PSI alumni and their career paths, as well as the daily work and career perspectives at our partner companies. Today we get both combined: Dionysos Chionis joined Axpo after his PhD at PSI, and provides an insight into his current position as head of the Nuclear Physics Group at Axpo Group.
PSI alumni at our partner companies: Dr. Christian Bährle, ZEISS
The PSI Career Blog presents PSI alumni and their career paths, as well as the daily work and career perspectives at our partner companies. Today we get both combined: Christian Bährle worked in different places after his time at PSI, and provides an insight into his current position at ZEISS.
Scientist careers at our partner companies: Johanna Mehl, McKinsey & Company
Our partner companies are interested in attracting PSI's early career researchers, and we introduce scientists working at partner companies to showcase career perspectives. In today's post, meet Johanna Mehl, who did her PhD in biophysics at ETHZ and is currently an associate at McKinsey & Company. She tells us how she managed the transition away from academia, and what she is working on now.