Breakfast Club series 7: Career Pathways for PhDs and Early-Career Researchers
Welcome to our webinar series on Career Pathways for PhDs and Early-Career Researchers. This series is designed to explore what lies “beyond the lab”, offering an in-depth look at the diverse professional journeys available to emerging scientists and scholars across the agri-food and biotechnology sectors. With a focus on real-world experiences, the series will showcase how early-career researchers can apply their skills, creativity, and curiosity in a wide range of roles spanning academia, industry, policy, and civil society.
Through a series of inspirational, expert-led discussions, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of career development and the evolving landscape of research and innovation. The webinars will feature accomplished professionals who have successfully transitioned across sectors, sharing their personal stories, lessons learned, and practical insights into building impactful, purpose-driven careers.
Throughout the series, we invite participants to look beyond traditional research pathways — to explore opportunities that connect science with society, drive innovation, and shape the sustainable future of global agri-food systems.
Upcoming webinars:
Breakfast Club 39: Thursday, 20th November
Dr. Elisa García García, Project Officer at Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), Madrid, Spain
Title: Beyond the Lab: From Biomedical Research to Specialist in Career Development and Policy Innovation
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aS5yxw7DQr2qnKNesGLK0Q
Breakfast Club 40: Thursday, 4th December
Dr. Yuliya Shakalisava, Founder and CEO of biotech startup, EXIT071, Leiden, The Netherlands
Title: Beyond the Lab: From Chemistry PhD to Business Entrepreneur and Biotech Founder
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xcC5FWJGR_6Y8-5sVH5rGw
Breakfast Club 41: Thursday, 15th January
Dr. Monica Mburu, Founder and CEO of Afyalishe Wellness and Senior Lecturer at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri, Kenya
Title: Beyond the Lab: From Food Scientist to Agri-Food Innovation and Academia
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UjgtRqLBQTyJzLDhO_FBGw
Breakfast Club 42: Thursday, 29th January
Professor Deborah Roberts, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of Science at The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Title: Beyond the Lab: From Agricultural Economics to Strategic Leadership in Research Management and Scientific Policy
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2dka8XlIRu-Qywb36DA7Nw
Breakfast Club 43: Thursday, 12th February
Professor Claire Chenu, Director of Research at INRAE and Professor at AgroParisTech, Paris, France
Title: Beyond the Lab: From Soil Research to Shaping Global Action for Climate and Sustainability
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j46mQLq_TkyNHlMtaZNqAg
Breakfast Club 44: Thursday, 26th February
Dr. Kamaljit Moirangthem, Scientist at Nofima - The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, Bergen, Norway
Title: Beyond the Lab: From Bioenergy Researcher to Sustainable Innovation Leader
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UwYjNM_8Sael83tM9RWS4A