Why AJC06 exists
Our missions
AJC06 supports, guides and promotes PhD candidates and early-career researchers in the region through events, initiatives and partnerships, for their personal, academic and professional growth.
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Science and culture
Bringing doctoral life at Université Côte d'Azur to life
- Social events: concerts, hikes, PhD nights out
- Taking part in the Fête de la science
- Supporting PhD student associations at Université Côte d'Azur
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Communication
Sharing information between PhD candidates
- Announcements and chat on the WhatsApp community, news on Instagram, LinkedIn and this website
- Useful links gathered in the Resources section
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Careers
Promoting research training and preparing life after the PhD
- Career workshops: entrepreneurship, industry, academia…
- Member of the BioTechno network, which promotes doctoral training and works on the employability of young life-science graduates
- Member of the Scientific and Steering Council of OTECCA (Observatoire de la transition écologique et citoyenne Côte d'Azur)
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Representation
Representing and defending early-career researchers in the Alpes-Maritimes
- Dialogue with Université Côte d'Azur and student unions
- Local and national advocacy for better working conditions for early-career researchers
- Practical guide to PhD candidates' rights
An idea, a project, a problem?
The board is made up of volunteer PhD candidates. Write to us: we'll share it, help out, or build the project with you.