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.

Faculty panel discussions in STEM for graduate students and postdocs, starting on 3/26

Learn about the academic job market, the application process, the transition from graduate and postdoctoral research roles to a faculty position in STEM and medicine.

The panelists are current faculty members in STEM fields. Come hear about their experiences and …

By Flora Zhang
Flora Zhang Career Strategy Fellow
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Where Do I Go From Yale?

Mark your calendar: April 1 – 13

Virtual and In-Person Programming for Yale GSAS students and recent graduates.

Registration is REQUIRED. Space is limited.

Current GSAS students and recent graduates are invited to join Yale Graduate School alums in early …

By Dean Centa
Dean Centa
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Connect with BCG: Spring Programming

Please check this opportunity out from Boston Consulting Group

Here is information for Yale PhDs, postdocs, and JDs.

BCG’s spring programming introduces Advanced Degree Candidates to the world of consulting, BCG, and our Bridge to BCG program.

Bridge to BCG

By Dean Centa
Dean Centa
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  1. Find Career Data by Selecting Keywords: Enter keywords of various job titles and choose a state or search nationwide to learn more about that job.
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First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

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