Lise Arleth - Associate Dean of Research at UCPH
Session chair - Jamie
To kickstart the day, we have a series of engaging TED-style talks that showcase the wide range of career opportunities available to postdocs. In just 10 minutes each speakers from diverse fields—academia, industry, entrepreneurship and beyond—will share their journeys insights and key lessons learned. Whether you’re exploring new directions or seeking inspiration these dynamic talks will highlight the many ways your expertise can translate into a fulfilling career.
Jens Friis Lund - Professor of Political Ecology, UCPH - The fifth pillar of democracy (10:45-10:55)
Emil Munck de Voss - Co-founder and CEO of REDUCED (11:00-11:10)
Anita Brozkova - Founder of the Sci-comm incubator in Copenhagen and technical writer at Novo Nordisk (11:15-11:25)
Session chair - Clara, Esteban and Jamie
Søren Spanner - Life Science Recruiter + Talent & Team Developer at Life Science Talent Solutions
This talk will delve into the importance of considering how your personality fits into the different career paths out there. Søren will also guide us on the path to explore the different careers and options available to us by providing clear actions and tips. The talk will include some examples and advice on how to network and tailor our CV. Finally, there will be room for Q&As.
Session chair - Arrate
Read up on the invited guest speakers we have for the roundtable session at 15:00
Before coming back into the CPSC1 A2-11.01 auditorium, place a pin on the map showing where you are from
Diana Lund Nordstrøm - Founder of Career Network Denmark | Helping international professionals succeed in Denmark
In this session, Diana Lund Nordstrøm, founder of Career Network Denmark, shares practical insights on how to build a meaningful professional network in Denmark. She’ll cover key cultural norms around job seeking and workplace dynamics, as well as common challenges internationals may face. Expect hands-on tips you can use right away, and time for your questions at the end.
Session chair - Esteban
Session chair - Clara and Arrate
CPSC Foyer
Round table with Alumni working in industry, startups, government, etc.
Viviënne Mol, Technical Innovation Lead at Again
Mette Marie Johansen, Engineering Manager at NKTphotonics
Zoë Ogahara, Program Manager at Global Maritime Forum
Lars Pilsgaard Hansen, Scientist at Topsoe
Lorenz Aigner, Financial and ESG Analyst at IWC
Renzo Balboa, Associate Patent Agent at aera
Anita Brozkova, Advanced Technical Writer at Novo Nordisk
Rasmus Mikkelsen, Team Leader at Democracy X
Alberto de Maria, Head of Science at BioHalo
Catarina Fernandes, Research Scientist at Novo Nordisk
Johanna K.S. Tiemann, Senior Data Scientist at Novonesis
Nadia A. Glæsner, Special consultant at the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities
CPSC Foyer
Round table with Faculty members who have started a group at KU recently or are on the tenure track
Kia Ditlevsen, Associate Professor at IFRO, UCPH
Norbert Raak, Assistant Professor Tenure Track at FOOD, UCPH
Frederik Van der Bom, Assistant Professor Tenure Track at PLEN, UCPH
José Bonilla, Assistant Professor Tenure Track at FOOD
CPSC Foyer
Round table with postdoc and assistant professor peers who have gone through the process of applying for grants (MSCA, EMBO postdoc fellowship, etc.)
Laura Kacenauskaite, Postdoc at CHEM, UCPH
Mohammed Hussen Alemu, Assistant Professor at IFRO, UCPH
Christopher Martin Whitford, Postdoc at Biosustain, DTU
James Bryson, Postdoc at BRIC, UCPH
Tanvi Taparia, Assistant Professor at BIO, UCPH
Patrícia Pečnerová, Assistant Professor at BIO, UCPH
Iben Treebak - Senior Careers Consultant for Early Career Researchers, University of Copenhagen
How do you make time for career development when you're already juggling deadlines, research demands, and the rest of life? This interactive session offers a few practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you manage competing priorities and make consistent progress towards your future goals — whether in academia or beyond. Small changes that can make a big difference.
Session chair - Leila