On March 20, 2025, the Maison Minatec vibrated to the rhythm of the 17th edition of the Junior Scientist and Industry Annual Meeting (JSiam). Organized by the GIANT Innovation Campus, this must-attend event in the Grenoble peninsula brought together over 180 PhD candidates and around 40 professionals from industry, consulting, and startups. Let’s take a look back at a day dedicated to networking and the role of AI in job search and recruitment.
An Event Connecting Young Researchers and Industry
JSIAM is part of GIANT’s commitment to building bridges between academic research and the socio-economic world. Each year, this event provides PhD candidates and postdocs with the opportunity to connect with professionals from diverse sectors, gain insights into market expectations, and explore career opportunities beyond academia.
A Day Packed with Key Moments
The 2025 edition featured a rich and diverse program, including:
An inspiring opening conference: The Role of AI in Job Search and Recruitment
A conference by Damien Gosseries, founder of Dreamin’Job, where he explained how AI works and its applications in recruitment, covering CV optimization, cover letters, and candidate sourcing.
Three specialized workshops led by industry experts:
• How to design a CV & cover letter for industry | Murielle Victouron, APEC
• How to develop your network | Joseph Benedetto, Amandis
• Mastering AI for Job Applications: Practical Prompt Engineering and Best Practices | Damien Gosseries, Dreamin’Job
CV coaching sessions
helping young researchers showcase their skills and optimize their job search.
Speed meeting sessions
offering PhD candidates valuable networking opportunities with professionals to explore new career paths.
New this year: A company and training stand area,
where participants had direct access to industrial and academic professionals.
#Doc4Office: A 100% Female Podium!
A highlight of #JSIAM2025, the #Doc4Office competition challenged PhD candidates to present a unique and impactful CV poster. More than just a document, this competition encouraged participants to highlight their skills, expertise, personality, and career aspirations. The goal? Stand out from the crowd by asserting their professional identity and embodying the “Best Doc in Town” for a day!
This year’s competition saw a 100% female podium, celebrating the talent and diversity of scientific careers. Congratulations to the three winners who rose to the challenge brilliantly!
1st place: Oksana KIRICHUK
2nd place: Margot WEBER
3rd place: Maiia BOTOVA
A Resounding Success – See You in 2026!
This 17th edition of JSIAM was a tremendous success, reaffirming its role as a key networking event between academia and industry. For those who want to relive the experience or discover it for the first time, a recap video will soon be available, along with a teaser for next year’s edition.
A huge thank you to all participants, speakers, and organizers who made this day truly special.
Save the date: March 19, 2026, for another edition full of connections and opportunities!
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