On September 24, 2025, senior researcher Ainara Nova shared her valuable experiences as a researcher, highlighting curiosity and a willingness to learn as essential skills for working in research. The event aimed to connect academic studies with career opportunities.
Senior researcher Ainara Nova shared her valuable experiences as a researcher. Photo: Cathrine Strøm, UiO.
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Cathrine Strøm
PublishedSep. 24, 2025
During her presentation, Ainara shared her experiences as a researcher in Norway and abroad, including Spain, the UK, and France, working with both experimental and computational groups. She emphasised the importance of securing funding to establish a group and the opportunity for personal growth as one of the best aspects of the job.
Time for questions with Associate Professor Marte Sofie Martinsen Holmsen and Senior Researcher Ainara Nova. The seminar was facilitated by Department of Chemistry and the Kjemisk Fagutvalg (the Chemistry Faculty Committe). Photo: Cathrine Strøm, UiO.
The event also demonstrated how students can effectively transition from their studies to rewarding careers in the sciences. A total of 25 students, including those pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees, attended the event. The presentation was part of a series of lectures on career opportunities in chemistry.
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