14:30 - 16:30 (Workshop & pizza at UiT)
17:30 - 19:30 (Social gathering for networking and further discussion, location TBA)
A PhD or Postdoc is more than a research qualification – it is a launchpad for your next career move. But how do you translate your expertise into a compelling profile for the global job market, whether in academia or industry? This interactive workshop will give you the tools, insights, and guided practice to stand out in Norway and internationally.
Through this workshop you will:
• Learn the key differences between academic and industry career paths across countries
• Understand how to highlight your research expertise and transferable skills for different audiences
• Discover what hiring committees and recruiters look for - and how to meet those expectations
• Build visibility through publications, networking, and professional branding
• Work on your own CV for both an academic and an industry case-study position, with guided feedback
By the end of the session, you will leave with two targeted CV drafts - one tailored for an academic role, and another for an industry position - ready to refine and send out anywhere in the world.
Who should attend:
PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career academics exploring careers in Norway and beyond.
About Speaker
Prof. Dilip K. Prasad is a Professor at Department of Computer Science at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, with 5 years of industry experience and 17 years in academia across Asia, Europe, and the USA. He leads the Bio-AI Lab, specializing in scalable, interpretable, and sustainable AI solutions, and has authored over 150 publications, including three books: Interpretability in Deep Learning (2023), Cloud Computing for Everyone (2025), and Gender & Diversity Policy in AI (2025). As Principal Investigator and Co-PI, he has secured over €28 million in competitive research funding and built collaborations across 20+ countries with leading universities, research institutions, hospitals, and industry partners. A serial entrepreneur, Prof. Prasad has founded medTech/AI startups and has deep expertise in product-market fitness, sales strategy, market research, venture financing, and go-to-market execution. Recognized among Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (2021–2025) and honored with over 25 international awards, he blends global academic insights with real-world industry and entrepreneurial experience - making him uniquely positioned to guide PhDs and postdocs in shaping successful careers in Norway and beyond.
Contact
Samir Malakar s.malakar@uit.no