As the next edition of the JSiam (Junior Scientist & Industry Annual Meeting) is coming soon on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Maison Minatec, let’s discover testimonials from 8 JSiam Alumni who attended previous editions.
Ilya, JSiam Alumni 2022, 2023 & 2024
“I found JSIAM to be a perfect place to connect with people from both industrial and academic background!
It also gave me a boost to my knowledge about job-seeking opportunities in Grenoble and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region”
Inga, JSiam Alumni 2022 & 2024
“JSiam is an exceptional opportunity to prepare for job search by PhD students and PostDocs. The wide offer of workshops with insights from recruiters, speed-dating with industrial representatives open to PhD graduates and a contest will fill your day – there is no time to get bored! You can meet other students to exchange experience and get in touch (sometimes for the first time) with industry, ask questions and drop off your CV. Definitely worth attending if you’re considering a career in industry!”
Laura, JSiam Alumni 2022
“Throughout the day I got input on how valuable my skills can be for different companies/universities and how to approach the job search. I also benefited greatly from networking with other participating PhD students and postdocs. All in all, participating in JSIAM kick started reflections on my life after the PhD and strengthened my network”
Oksana, JSiam Alumni 2022, 2023 & 2024
“JSIAM is a perfect opportunity to network and discover what companies are interested in hiring PhD graduates! I particularly liked the speed meeting session, where I had a chance to meet professionals from the biotech industry and get a better sense of my possible career paths”
Ronit, JSiam Alumni 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
“Being a JSIAM ambassador for GIANT Grenoble was an incredible experience. I made friends for life and built valuable research collaborations that continue to benefit my career. Beyond academics, JSIAM offers the perfect mix of professional networking and the fun side of student life, helping you connect with the best of what Grenoble has to offer!”
Teja, JSiam Alumni 2024
“I attended the JSIAM event by GIANT organisation in March 2024 when I was unemployed and looking for a job. This is a well-rounded event which helps participants develop personal pitching skills, motivates them with success stories, provides information on resources for recruitment processes and actually allows you to experience interviewing in a job dating session! I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in expanding their knowledge on the landscape of the scientific industry to participate in JSIAM 2025!”
Vaitson, JSiam Alumni 2023 & 2024
“I participated in JSiam during the past two sessions (2023 and 2024). It was a great experience filled with insightful interactions, allowing me to network with a wide range of people—from new PhD students to senior PIs. During the 2024 session, I also had the opportunity to participate in one-on-one interviews, which led to two follow-up discussions with potential employers. This was incredibly encouraging for my job search. I hope future events will feature even more companies, particularly from the biotech sector.”
Junior Scientists, don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with company representatives and get tips & advice to boost your job search!
Register now to participate in #JSIAM2025!