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STEM PhD Pathways

Graduate students and postdocs in STEM fields have a wealth of resources to help you explore careers that could be a great fit for you. Take advantage of the STEM-focused resources listed below to jump start your career development. Please follow up with an appointment with OCS advisors to help hone a professional and career development strategy that maximizes your time at Yale.

Explore STEM PhD Pathways

Are you curious about careers beyond the academy? Do you want to hear hands-on experiences from Yale Alumni and practitioners who have paved successful career paths? OCS spotlights career paths in diverse fields — venture capital, biotech/pharma, science education, technology — through hosting conversations with industry experts, company site visits, and featuring online resources.

Utilize the tools below to explore the broad array of career opportunities available for graduate students and postdocs.

STEM Career Development Modules

Jump start your career development! These six modules offer activities and easy-to-follow tips to get started on networking, crafting a resume, interviewing, and more. You may follow the curriculum independently, or form your own small group of peers to share findings, discuss challenges, and productively reflect on the completed activities.

ACSSY Faculty Position Application Seminar Series

Faculty Position Application Seminar Series

Is academia one of your career goals? Does finding a faculty position seem confusing? Or do you want to have two free lunches on campus during the summer? The Association of Chinese Students and Scholars …

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Giselle Tsikaridis Senior Administrative Assistant
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Career strategy support for GSAS students and postdocs – schedule a consultation today!

Advisors are available for confidential, one-on-one consultations for GSAS students and postdocs interested in careers within and beyond the academy.

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Jacob Gonzalez Senior Associate Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services
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Yale PhDs and Postdocs Visit Johnson & Johnson Headquarters in New Brunswick, NJ

On Friday, February 7, 2025, Yale’s Office of Career Strategy (OCS) and the Yale Postdoctoral Association (YPA) organized a job trek to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Headquarters in New Brunswick, NJ. This event provided an exceptional opportunity for 34 Yale …

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Qi Yan McDougal Career Fellow
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