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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.

Academic Job Search Series: Navigating the Faculty Job Search in Physical Sciences & Engineering

Watch the 60‑minute seminar session with Professors David Kwabi and Wen Chen (watch video here with NetID).

OCS invited two rising academic leaders to unpack the realities of landing tenure‑track roles in energy‑focused materials and mechanics. On September 12, 2025, David Kwabi (Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan) …

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Qi Yan McDougal Career Fellow
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STEM PhD Pathways: Career Paths in Quantitative Research

Watch the 60‑minute seminar session with Dr. Tong Liu and Dr. Joshua Surya (watch video here with NetID).

OCS invited two Yale‑trained scientists who now build data‑driven investment strategies to illuminate paths from advanced research to quantitative finance and analytics. On January 20, 2025, Tong Liu (Quantitative Researcher, …

By Qi Yan
Qi Yan McDougal Career Fellow
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STEM PhD Pathways: Unlocking Software Engineering & Cybersecurity Careers

Watch the 60‑minute seminar session with Dr. Daniel Lim (watch video here with NetID).

OCS invited a Yale alumnus‑turned‑cybersecurity leader to reveal what hiring managers really look for in technical candidates. On March 6, 2025, Daniel Lim (Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity, JPMorgan Chase) shared insider guidance on translating …

By Qi Yan
Qi Yan McDougal Career Fellow
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