This workshop is designed for non‑EU/EFTA doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers who wish to better understand their legal status and career options in Switzerland after completing their academic position.

It will provide detailed information on:

• The legal status of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers (student vs. employee);
• The conditions required to obtain a work permit in Switzerland (including quota considerations);
• Key aspects related to unemployment benefits, including the concept of “aptitude au placement”.

Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Gain a clear understanding of their immigration status in Switzerland and its implications for their professional future;
• Be equipped to plan their next career steps with greater confidence;
• Become familiar with the Swiss federal legal framework governing migration, as well as the specific practices of the Canton of Neuchâtel;
• Understand in detail the requirements and procedures for obtaining a work permit.
• Understand the conditions under which you may be eligible for unemployment benefits;
• Navigate the administrative steps required to secure your legal and professional situation.