This workshop will meet the needs of those applying for Rackham internship programs, but is open to any graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and to effectively […]
In this session you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Rackham’s resources for professional development, techniques for exploring career interests outside of academia, advice for networking, and more! Please note that this session is geared towards first and second year graduate students, but all our welcome. Presenters: Kirsten Elling, Coordinator, Graduate Student Career Advancement, […]
We are offering a series of virtual coffee chats for the graduate student community, hosted by Rackham's embedded University Career Center career counselor. The topic for this session is informational interviewing, which can be a powerful tool to aid in your career exploration as well as networking and job search efforts. We'll talk about the […]
The combined impact of the biotech, pharma, and healthcare industries on the future of human health outcomes is huge. Ph.D. degree holders have many career options within these industries in areas that are related, but not limited to, scientific research. Panelists will discuss lessons from their career trajectories, describe their daily professional lives, and provide […]
Careers in non-profit organizations tap into the expertise of Ph.D. holders from a variety of academic backgrounds, and utilize skills ranging from scientific expertise, program management, research, administration, and more. Panelists working on issues such as disease surveillance, sustainability, energy, health outcomes, environment and public policy, and economics and politics will share their own career […]
Higher Education institutions offer a wide range of opportunities for Ph.D.s beyond the tenure track, including roles focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, work in the pedagogical space, and positions involved in various aspects of research. Panelists from a variety of disciplines will share their experiences in these types of roles and answer […]
Panelists will share insights about the business challenges they take on in their consulting roles. The session will speak to what is required to uncover solutions for clients, the skills drawn upon to address issues, and the approaches used to solve complex problems. You will gain a better sense of how advanced degrees from a […]
Panelists from the Government Accountability Office - Center for Economics (the audit function supporting Congress), the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Office of Biological Products in the FDA will share their experiences working in government. They will share information about their agencies, the opportunities and challenges they face, and share insights into what […]
The technology industry is rapidly expanding and generating interesting and rewarding career opportunities for Ph.D. holders with a variety of academic backgrounds. Panelists will share lessons learned from their own career paths and provide insights into applying your Ph.D. in the technology industry. Panelists: Krista Kernodle, Ph.D., Data Engineer, Tetra Science Katie Simmons, Ph.D., User […]
Spreaker: Elizabeth Segran is a Senior Staff Writer with Fast Company, Faculty with California Innovation, and author of The Rocket Years: How Your Twenties Launch the Rest of Your Life. Introductory remarks will be made by Rackham Dean, Mike Solomon. Ph.D. Connections is a career conference designed to support doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in […]