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”.

Time will be reserved for questions and discussion, which can continue during the apéritif that follows

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.