For many early-career scientists, one of the big questions is whether to pursue a career in academia, move into industry, or find a path that bridges both worlds. Each sector offers unique opportunities and challenges, and learning how to navigate between them can help you make confident, informed career decisions.
To shed light on this topic, the Early Career Scientists (ECS) team of the Solar-Terrestrial (ST) division of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) is organizing a Campfire Event featuring Dr. Osku Raukunen, Research Physicist at ASRO (Aboa Space Research Oy), a space technology company in Turku, Finland.
In this interactive online session, Dr. Raukunen will share his experiences moving from academia to industry, discuss the skills that transfer across sectors, and provide practical insights for early-career researchers considering similar transitions. Following his talk, a networking session will provide an opportunity for participants to exchange perspectives and connect with fellow ECS members.
Event Details:
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Where: Online (via Zoom)
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Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5DvI4UBeT-ipgMrYxhmGTw
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When: Friday, 17 October 2025
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Time: 13:00 CEST (Duration: 1.5 hours)
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Program:
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Welcome & Introduction
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Dr. Osku Raukunen’s talk on “How to Navigate Between Academia and Industry”
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Q&A session with interactive discussions
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Networking in breakout rooms
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Closing remarks
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Join us to learn from first-hand experiences of transitioning between academia and industry, and gather practical advice for shaping your career path!
Dr. Osku Raukunen is a Research Physicist in ASRO (Aboa Space Research Oy), a space technology company in Turku, Finland. He completed his PhD at the University of Turku, Finland, in 2021. The research leading to his PhD was related to empirical modelling of the space environment based on long-term measurements of solar energetic particles (SEPs), with a special focus on the high-energy part of the SEP spectra. Starting during his PhD studies, and continuing in his current position at ASRO, he has been developing space weather models and tools for the Space Radiation Expert Service Centre within ESA’s Space Weather Service Network. More recently, he has also been working on ASRO’s instrument development projects, such as the Relativistic Electron and Proton Experiment (REPE) for the upcoming HENON mission.
