My career

As you progress through your studies, it is natural to start thinking about what comes next. Whether you are exploring career paths, considering further study, or preparing to enter the job market, it is never too early — or too late — to start planning. Our dedicated career services team is here to support you every step of the way. Through this page, we provide tailored advice, practical resources, and personalised guidance to help you navigate your options and take confident steps towards your future. More information is provided via the university website.

If you are ready to dive into the job market, you might need some help. We can help you in several ways, including testing, training, workshops and coaching.

• I'm applying for jobs and want tips Get your CV checked, read tips and tricks, find workshops and discover your career prospects.
• I want to do a PhD at UU Read about what getting your PhD at UU entails, find out if it's your 'cup of tea' and how to get a PhD position.
• I want to sign-up for workshops Find all sorts of different courses, workshops and tools you can use to work on your skills.
• Take a test Find out what you are good at: take the career check, the work values test, the career choice test or another test.

Biosciences programmes' Career Officers

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  Simone Kastelein

  Career Officer, Faculty of Science

  E-mail: careerofficer.science@uu.nl
  Phone number: +31 (0)6 12 94 15 40

  Make an appointment via the calender.

  Minnaert building
  Room number: 1.20
  Leuvenlaan 4

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  Boy Hennevelt

  Career Officer, Faculty of Science

  E-mail: careerofficer.science@uu.nl

  Make an appointment via the calender.

  Minnaert building
  Room number: 1.20
  Leuvenlaan 4

Biomedical Sciences programmes' Career Officers

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  Marte Otter, MSc

  Career Officer, Faculty of Medical Sciences

  E-mail: careerofficer@umcutrecht.nl
  Phone number: +31 (0)6 55 23 44 62

  Make an appointment via the calender.

  Hijmans van den Bergh building
  Room number: HB1.39 / HB1.37
  Universiteitsweg 100 (entry via Stratenum)

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  Hanne Houwing

  Career officer, Faculty of Medical Sciences

  E-mail: careerofficer@umcutrecht.nl
  
  Make an appointment via the calender.

  Hijmans van den Bergh building
  Room number: HB1.39 / HB1.37
  Universiteitsweg 100 (entry via Stratenum)

If none of the Faculty Career Officers are available, you can also choose to book an appointment via the calendar with one of the Central Career Officers: Rutger-Jan Scholtens, Tirsa de Vries, or Jacky Limvers.

LinkedIn community

Join the GSLS Career Services LinkedIn community for up-to-date information about the available training possibilities and career planning, internship possibilities, and job offers.

LS Career Events

During the Life Sciences Career Event webinars, alumni working in various roles across different organisations will share insights about their jobs. Learn what it’s like to work in a pharmaceutical company, a non-profit, or academia. 

Finding a job as an international

Are you an international student thinking of finding a job here? Via the button below you can find links to websites that might be useful at the different stages of the job search.  

You can increase your job opportunities in the Netherlands if you speak (a little) Dutch. The beginners' course in Dutch offers you the opportunity to learn the basics of the language through fun interactive exercises.