Career prospects
After your studies
With a multidisciplinary and forward-looking education at the cutting-edge of modern neurobiology, graduates have a wide range of options with positions in fundamental or translational research in various fields of neuroscience, positions in pharmaceutical or biomedical industry and positions in science management, policy, advisement, and communication. Several of our graduates chose the entrepreneurial path, bringing their knowledge into the market. It is possible to apply for a PhD position at Radboud University or elsewhere. Many of our students successfully secured PhD positions.
Possible occupations
- Fundamental and translational (disease-oriented) research in various fields of Neuroscience
- Research and development (R&D) in pharmaceutical companies and biomedical industry
- Science management, policy, advisement and communication positions
Doing a PhD at Radboud University
If you would like to have a career in science, it is possible to apply for a PhD position at Radboud University. Of course, you can also apply at any other university worldwide. Many of our students have already successfully secured a PhD position.
Put your studies to work!
To prepare you for finding a job, Radboud University offers various forms of job market orientation, so that you can prepare for your future during your studies. Career Service Science assists students and young alumni with their journey into the job market. You can contact them for help with job orientation, application tips, and information about internships and vacancies. Furthermore, students organise the BBB Career Event each year, the ideal place for students and employers to meet.
Keep learning after your Master’s
Do you want to keep pace with the rapid progress in our current society after your studies? Then a post-master might be something for you. The Radboud Academy offers many opportunities for lifelong development.