Career Magazine

"For me, the attraction of using my scientific experience in a very different context was strong enough to make me give up my permanent MPI position."

"Het aantrekken van jong talent is van wezenlijk belang voor Nederland als kennissamenleving."

Sometimes getting ahead in a career means taking chances and does not necessarily involve planning ahead.

"This is a practical example of international co-operation, which will contribute to peace, progress, and stability."

Ritter urged young scientists pursuing alternative careers to strive to be the best at their current positions while also preparing themselves for future transitions. Always do more than your peers, she suggests, because employers look at past work when evaluating candidates, no matter what job you're applying for.