Chaperone

Who we are

Designed by scientists for scientists.

Chaperone is the first online marketplace of personalized career development services for scientists. Our mission is to empower scientists, by connecting them with career consultants from multiple countries and professional areas.

We are working to build a world where each and every scientist has access to high-quality career support.

Our Consultants can help you with many questions related to your career in science

Should I do a PhD?

How can I improve my CV and Motivation Letter?

Academia to Industry: how to make the transition?

Will I ever be a Group Leader?

How can I work with my colleagues more effectively?

… and many more!

Career Advisor

Advisors have experience in achieving what you want to achieve. Get their insights!

Career Counselors / Specialists

Trained in career guidance, they can help you explore your attributes and interests in relation to your career options.

Career Coaches

Get continuous help from someone certified in coaching and experienced in leading scientists to their career goals and excel at the highest level.

If you are a scientist

1 Find what you are looking for
2 Book a session with a career consultant
3 Join the session
4 Review the consultant

If you’re a career consultant

1 Send us your CV or LinkedIn and a declaration of interest
2 Review our joining conditions
3 Edit your online profile
4 Tell your network how they can book online sessions with you

If you represent a career development office or an institution_{We have an Institutional Plan for those institutions who wish to offer 1-to-1 career sessions to their staff and students.}

1 Tell us how large is your institution and what are you looking for
2 Review our pricing plans
3 Pick the most convenient option
4 Tell your community how they can benefit from Chaperone

Our Team

Pedro Resende

Co-Founder and Director

Joana Moscoso

Co-Founder and Co-Director

Catarina Seabra

Business Development Manager

Rita Brás

Operations Manager

Advisory Board

Tiago Carvalho

LabOrders Founder and Co-CEO

José Simões

Zenklub Co-Founder

The session with Chaperone was amazing! I’ve got a lot of insights and I feel like I know more about myself and what I want to do in life! Absolutely mind blown! Thank you so much!

Niklas Hoffmamn, LIUC Università Carlo Cattaneo

I had two sessions with Chaperone, one to prepare a competitive CV able to make me stand out, and another to prepare for an interview. Both sessions went really well, with the advice being clear and very useful, with an emphasis on the small things which ultimately made a big difference.

André Carvalho, MSc, University of Porto

My session was very challenging and clarifying. The consultant was a very intelligent and open minded specialist and defied me to push my limits while understanding my reality, and helped me to organize my thoughts regarding my doubts, empowering me to make a clear and fundamented decision. I highly recommend Chaperone.

Rita Fonseca, MD, Family Medicine Residency Program, Portugal

Career counselling and coaching is indispensable for my growth as a researcher. It is all about guidance for making wise decisions and for taking further steps into my career with certainty.

Martha Gonçalves, MSc Student, Imperial College London

An innovative concept that comes at the right time to mitigate a real need in the world of science.

Claudio Sunkel, IBMC & i3S Director, EMBO Council Member

The increase in complexity surrounding the science job market emphasizes the need for career counselling and coaching, in both the private and academic settings. All science professionals should take advantage of platforms that help them identify or develop the skills they need to navigate this job market.

How it works