Study in France What is the way out for a PhD student studying abroad?

Studying in France: Analysis of Employment Prospects after PhD Graduation

After studying for a PhD in France, what are the options for international students? Here is a brief introduction:

1. Stay as a teacher at a French university.

The competition is very fierce. You have to have very good application materials, first pass the qualification accreditation of the French University Committee CNU, and then compete with the French for the few lecturer positions. This is the old French university 10 years ago. The path taken by a generation of international students. There are now at least 150 Chinese students working as teachers in universities in France, of whom about 20% are full professors and researchers. This is not the best choice, but it is the most stable career. The salary of a civil servant is not high but it is guaranteed for life. University teachers and researchers who are not French nationals can also serve as civil servants. This is the only exception among French civil servants.

2. Go to work in the company.

For young PhDs, around 30 years old, big companies still welcome them. There are Chinese people from Renault to NASA, so the competition is of course fierce. There are even more small companies with about 200 people. Ph.D.s who want to stay can basically find a job through hard work. Even if the initial job may not be very satisfying, it is not very difficult for a Ph.D. to stay. But your own ability must be at least passable. If after 3-4 years, it is difficult to even express basic French, it may be more suitable for you to return to your country.

3. Go to the United States and Canada.

Your French doctorate is still popular in these countries, and immigration to Canada is relatively easy. In many cases, you first find a postdoc in these countries, and then slowly find a job there. Many Chinese Ph.D.s in France take this path.