JOB SHADOWING FOR PhDs & POSTDOCS

FOR WHOM

• For early career researchers ( ≥ 3rd year of PhD trajectory) & postdoctoral researchers affiliated with 1 of the Flemish universities
  
• Application deadline: 5 September 2025 (11 PM)

WHY ENGAGE 

in Job Shadowing as a PhD or postdoc?  

PhD candidates and postdocs who engage in Job Shadowing gain insight into the work routine of a (PhD) professional, his/her role(s) and responsibilities. Job Shadowing provides a better (and nuanced) understanding of the skills and competences needed to succeed and thrive in a particular job. In short, it allows to ‘test-drive’ a career.

Job Shadowing gives PhD candidates and postdocs an opportunity to:

• explore a career field and experience a typical day/2 days on the job – no strings attached
• learn how to present and apply their expertise through discussions with professionals
• assess their “fit” with a particular position or organisation
• broaden their professional network
• add value to and update their business CV

HOW ENGAGE

• Please find below an overview of the companies and organisations that submitted one of more Job Shadowing positions. Clicking the registration link will bring you to a seperate (event)page with further information about the position as well as the link to apply for that particular position. 
• Do take into account the targeted disciplines for a Job Shadowing position. 
• Do not apply for more than 2 Job Shadowing positions.
• Your application will be forwarded to the company/organisation, and they will decide upon your eligibility.  
• The exact date and location of Job Shadowing is (for most Job Shadowing positions) to be decided upon in close consultation with the companies/organisations.
• The Flemish universities will organise a compulsory online preparatory training (2 October, 9 AM – 11 AM). All participants will also be asked for a mandatory written debrief.
• For questions, please reach out to: [email protected] 

UPDATE as of 22 August 2025: GREEN positions = very few applicants  vs.  ORANGE positions = many applicants already vs. RED positions = very many applicants