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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: Mastering Academic Interviews in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Watch the 60‑minute seminar session with Dr. Ken Huaijin Loh and Dr. Hualiang Pi (watch video here with NetID).

As part of the Academic Job Search Series, OCS hosted an interactive workshop on October 18, 2025, featuring K99‑awardees Ken Huaijin Loh (Comparative Medicine, Yale) and Hualiang Pi (Microbial Pathogenesis, Yale). Drawing on their recent experiences …

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Qi Yan McDougal Career Fellow
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Academic Job Search Series: Negotiating Faculty Job Offers in Biological Sciences & Engineering

Watch the 60‑minute seminar session with Prof. Lea Winter and Prof. Ping Mu (watch video here with NetID).

OCS invited two accomplished Yale faculty members to demystify the fine points of faculty offer negotiation. On April 4, 2025, Lea Winter (Chemical & Environmental Engineering) and Ping Mu (Urology, Yale School …

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Qi Yan McDougal Career Fellow
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STEM PhD Pathways: Navigating Career Paths in Non‑Profit Organizations

Watch the 60‑minute seminar session with Aishwarya Kuruttukulam and Dr. Shuangshuang Du (watch video here with NetID).

OCS convened two Yale‑trained scholars now leading mission‑driven initiatives to illuminate how advanced STEM training translates into social‑impact careers. On October 24, 2025, Aishwarya Kuruttukulam (Senior Manager – Ecosystem Engagement, Climate Haven) and …

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