Spain: A Journey through Academia and Beyond!

To remain in academia or to leave - that is the question! On this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, hosts Darja Aksjonova and Leah Nerenberg will explore the stories of researchers and academics who transitioned to careers beyond academia, all through the lens of Spain. 

Guests for this episode include Dr. Izaskun Lacunza, a science policy practitioner running the International Projects Unit at the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), Dr. Gaizka Otaegi, head of EMEA Strategic Projects at GLG, and Dr. Sofía Cabezudo, research manager in the Spanish National Cancer Association and former mentee of the REBECA program.

The episode includes personal stories, important lessons learned and unique insights into the beyond academia career path. 

Thanks for listening!