LET - Springboard to a great career

LET - Springboard to a great career

careerLMAE's PhD-student Dieter De Coninck, who will soon finish his PhD, was selected with 29 other PhD students out of over 150 applicants to attend the BASF Days Agro. This event introduces young "top of the crop" individuals into the company of BASF as a potential employer. Indeed, a PhD can be a great asset to a career. Previous LMAE PhD-students now all work at renowned companies and organizations. Dr. Michiel Claessens works now at Dupont as regulatory ecotoxicologist. Dr. ir. Roel Evens works at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) and Dr. Marlies Messiaen now works at the International Zinc Association. Current top positions of some older graduates from our laboratory include two professors (Ghent University and University of Namur), two EU officials at the European Chemicals Bureau – Helsinki and two CEOs of an environmental consultancy company (Arche), a former spin-off of our lab. Their PhD and experience at LMAE has definitely been a springboard to a great career! Dieter De Coninck will defend his PhD on September 13 (invitation)!