Possible Career Paths

Career opportunities for PhD holders are extremely diverse. In every field, today's world faces numerous challenges that require new approaches to be invented, explored, or developed. Thanks to their experience in conducting research projects, PhDs have acquired the ability to tackle complex issues, manage uncertainty, handle a wide range of stakeholders with differing expectations, and operate in ever-changing environments.

With their skill set, PhD graduates are highly qualified professionals capable of spreading research practices, fostering innovation, and sharing knowledge throughout the socio-economic fabric, both in France and abroad, across public, private, and non-profit sectors—from start-ups to multinational corporations, as well as public administrations and international NGOs.

The range of possibilities is very broad, but this does not mean that career development after a PhD is without obstacles. The first key to success lies in having a well-thought-out professional project based on a solid understanding of the job market in the relevant sectors.

Examples of Possible Career Paths

• Postdoctoral Research
• Research Engineer
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship