“Path To Career” Resources

Check out the PostPhDirections podcast series, which features interviews with PhDs in a variety of non-academic positions. The anecdotes of PhD labor market insertion presented in the interviews are useful for PhD career explorers. Read More

Working with your advisor can shape your entire training experience. To help you make the most of this mentoring experience, check out this 7-episode podcast series from the Science Communication Lab covering everything from finding the right mentor to handling conflict and building a strong, productive partnership. Check out… Read More

Are you ready to be immersed in an unmatched experience with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the largest forensic laboratory in the world? The FBI Visiting Scientist Program (VSP) is an educational training program, administered by ORISE, designed to connect its participants with unique resources and progressive research… Read More

If you’re considering transitioning to a job in biotech, medtech, or pharma, then join us for Biotech 2024. During this week-long, virtual, hands-on course, you’ll discover the business side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. About 75% of attendees now have jobs in industry,… Read More

Join the Boston Consulting Group for a Bridge to BCG immersive workshop designed to help you test-drive the BCG case team experience. As a Bridge to BCG participant you will: Think strategically while solving a case in a realistic BCG case team simulation Team with Bridge participants and BCG consultants… Read More

Have you browsed our free Science Journalism Master Classes recently? Whether you’re new to science writing or established in the field, these courses will help you sharpen your ability to find and vet story ideas, craft effective… Read More

Michigan Institute for Data Science extends an invitation to Vanderbilt’s faculty, research staff, and students to join two programs aimed at improving data science and AI expertise. Please be aware that Vanderbilt must put forward nominations for individuals to participate. Interested in the event? Find the event details below: Dates:… Read More

Stanford PRISM, created in 2017, connects advanced graduate students from a broad range of backgrounds with potential postdoctoral mentors at Stanford. Through PRISM, students visit campus to explore the postdoc training environment, build relationships with faculty, and determine whether advanced training at Stanford would support their career goals. With one… Read More

Are you eager to revolutionize your problem-solving skills and drive better business outcomes? Do you want to get hands-on experience with Design Thinking practices and boost your professional toolkit? Apply to the Spring 2024 cohort of IBM Enterprise Design Thinking today! This 10-week program follows a hands-on learning approach with… Read More

The Vanderbilt University library has a wealth of career-related resources, including access to Vault’s industry and career guides. In addition to guides on job search skills topics like, “Behavioral Interviewing,” Vault has topical guides on a range of fields from the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry to Consulting. If you are… Read More