On 26 March 2026, the Flemish universities will host the annual Interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers where employers connect with PhD researchers and postdoctoral researchers to discuss interesting job opportunities.
In the run-up to the live Interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers, online Career Lunches are hosted every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 February until 19 March. Between 12 pm and 1 pm companies and organisations will introduce themselves and will happily answer any questions you may have.
Moreover, VDAB, the Flemish Employment and Vocational Training Service, offers a CV analysis training course, focusing on the non-academic CV. This training will take place in 3 online sessions on 10 February, 24 February and 2 March, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Professionals will initiate PhD researchers and postdocs into the art of CV writing and share key tips on how to successfully demonstrate one’s unique blend of PhD competences and experience. Participants will be asked to review a limited number of their peers’ CVs online on 12 March (12:00 – 7:00 pm), as part of the Job Market for Young Researchers. Interested? Send your CV and a short motivation statement to dr. Katrien Daemen-de Gelder (katrien.degelder@UGent.be) by 2 February at the latest.
After registering for the live job market, you will also have the possibility to make an apppointment for an online CV analysis on 12 March 2026 between 12 pm and 7 pm, so you can come to the fair well-prepared! Don't miss your chance to shape your future and unlock endless possibilities!
The interuniversity Job Market for Young Researchers has something for everyone – also for international PhD researchers and postdocs!
Registration will open on 2 February 2026.