Navigating Your Career Successfully - An Inspirational Event for Early-Career Researchers
Curious about a career in life science but unsure of your possibilities? Join the Danish Academies, Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy and Danish Cardiovascular Academy, on 17 November, 2026 from 9.00-15:30 and get inspired. During the day, we will focus on key skills for your career development through hands-on workshops, and you will gain insight into a range of different career paths within life science with ample opportunity for questions and networking in the following discussion session.
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Panum (building 16), Faculty Club, 6 floor, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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Making a career transition can be a daunting process. From time to time, many of us feel we are on the wrong track, but it is easy to get trapped by fear or self-doubt if we start thinking about heading in a new direction. Understanding when it is time for a change, where you want to get to, and how to go about it, are important tools that allow you to take control of your career.
On 17 November, from 9:00–15:30 at University of Copenhagen, the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy and the Danish Cardiovascular Academy invite you to a dedicated career day designed to inspire and prepare you for the next steps in your career. The event will combine practical workshops, inspiring talks and open discussions to help you explore your options and gain confidence in your career direction.
Programme overview:
09:00:
Welcome, meet & greet
09:30:
Inspirational keynote talk by CEO and Co-founder Elena Hoffer, Alma.ME (SE)
10:00:
Two concurrent workshops:
Workshop A: From PhD to Industry: Crafting a CV that Gets Noticed
Facilitated by CEO and Co-founder Elena Hoffer, Alma.Me (SE)
This workshop is all about writing a strong CV for industry. Together, we’ll break down the key elements, discuss what hiring teams look for, and practice writing different sections. With time to reflect, share, and refine, you’ll leave with a clearer, sharper CV that translates your PhD experience into industry language and positions you for new opportunities.
Some advance preparation is expected to ensure you get the most out of this workshop.
Workshop B: Tips and Tricks on How to Disseminate Your Science
Facilitated by the Scientist’s Editor Anders Høeg Lammers, Videnskab.dk
This workshop is an introduction to science dissemination. Through different exercises, you’ll get tools to find the stories in your research (and field of research), come up with story ideas based on user needs, get a model that works for a lot of storytelling and start writing an opening to one of your story ideas. You’ll also get quick tips on how to approach a journalist/editor and tips about where you can communicate your research.
Some advance preparation is expected to ensure you get the most out of this workshop
12:00:
Lunch and networking
13:00:
Panel debate: What Can I Be with a PhD?
Moderated by Scientist’s Editor Anders Høeg Lammers, Videnskab.dk
Learn about some of the many possible career paths of someone with a life science background.
14:15:
Round table discussions with panelists
15:15:
Concluding remarks and farewell.
Confirmed Speakers and Panelists:
- Arnela Saljic, Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen (DK)
- Caroline Mentzel, Assistant Professor, Statens Serum Institut (DK)
- Meike Sieburg, CEO and Co-founder, Nervapax (DK)
Workshop instructors:
Anders Høeg Lammers is the scientists’ editor at Denmark’s leading popular science media, Videnskab.dk. He helps researchers from any field communicate their research in a way that is both accessible and interesting to a general audience. Anders teaches workshops and courses in anything related to science communication and has done so for the past 8+ years. He has also moderated science debates at Heartland Festival, among others. Anders has a bachelor degree in philosophy and political science and a Master’s degree in international journalism.
Elena Hoffer is the co-founder and CEO of Alma.Me, a platform dedicated to supporting PhDs in their transition from academia to industry. She earned her PhD in Medical Sciences from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2023. Already during her doctoral work, she developed a deep passion for empowering early career researchers to explore fulfilling career paths beyond academia. At Alma.Me, Elena leads efforts to provide scalable solutions for universities that equip PhDs with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to navigate career transitions successfully. Elena has also cultivated a vibrant online community, inspiring over 100,000 early career researchers through her daily content on LinkedIn, where she shares insights, advice, and encouragement for those looking to forge new paths in industry.
Target group:
This event is intended for early-career researchers, primarily PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, working within any field covered by the academies – cardiovascular research, diabetes and endocrinology – including clinical, basic and translational science and/or interdisciplinary research connected to related fields.
Early-career researchers at research organisations within Denmark and from abroad are welcome to apply.
Workshop participants are selected on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that you are not guaranteed a seat if you do not meet the target group requirements. Priority is given to participants employed at Danish research and health institutions or life science industry, but some seats are reserved for participants employed at research and health institutions or life science industry outside of Denmark. If the event is overbooked, the academies reserve their right to select participants based on the defined requirements.
Latest cancellation date & no-show fee
Please note that it is free of charge to participate in the event however the organisers will charge a no-show fee of 1000 DKK if you do not show up and have not unregistered from the event by 1 November 2026.