Life after a PhD

A doctorate in mathematics opens multiple career paths, but the trajectories and possibilities aren’t always clear during doctoral studies. This session brings together three perspectives on what follows a PhD in mathematics: academic research careers, the postdoctoral experience, and professional paths outside academia. Speakers will share their experiences navigating different stages and sectors, from establishing a research profile in universities to applying mathematical training in industry and data science.

The session offers doctoral students and early-career researchers an opportunity to hear candid reflections on the realities of each path and to ask questions about career decisions that often go unaddressed in standard academic settings.