September 28, 2017

John Harvard Distinguished Science Fellow in Imaging — 10/20/2017

Harvard University is seeking applicants for a position as a John Harvard Distinguished Science Fellow (JHDSF). The position is for life and physical scientists with an interest in imaging to develop innovative imaging technologies, lead biological investigations using advanced imaging technologies, or both. The Fellow will…

April 28, 2017

How to Get a Postdoc Job in the Humanities or Social Sciences — 5/5 & 5/12/2017

How do you get a postdoc position in the humanities or social sciences?

March 15, 2017

Beyond Academia: A Conference that Opens Up New Career Paths for Graduate Students

Five years ago, a group of Berkeley graduate students and postdocs took the lead in organizing a groundbreaking conference for graduate students on exploring careers beyond academia.

February 7, 2017

Sciences Po Teaching Fellowship Positions

Sciences Po welcomes applications from post-doctoral and doctoral students close to their thesis submission for teaching positions on one of its three Anglophone undergraduate campuses in France: Reims, Menton or Le Havre. Each campus focuses on a world region and offers a 3-year Bachelor of Arts degree in History,…

July 8, 2016

Career Pathways for Ph.D.s in the Life Sciences Industry Workshop — 7/19/2016

Are you interested in hearing about different career pathways for Ph.D.s in the life sciences sector? Do you know there are clinical science, legal practice, and business manager positions outside R&D scientist position in a life science company? What are the key elements for a successful career development and transition?…

December 4, 2015

Postdoc Industry Exploration Program (PIEP)

Postdocs and graduate students are often faced with a dilemma: seek work in academia or seek a job in industry? For many, this decision is difficult because exposure to industry careers is limited. UC Berkeley postdocs and graduate students developed a program to increase transparency about industry so that new…

November 12, 2015

GPS Center Opens Doors to Career Paths Within and Beyond Academia

On October 22, graduate students and postdocs joined faculty and staff for a festive ribbon-cutting celebration at the new Center for Graduate Professional Services (GPS).

October 27, 2015

New Center for Graduate Professional Services (GPS) Opens Doors to Help Graduate Students Navigate Career Paths

Graduate students and postdocs now have a central go-to resource to help them explore how their studies can prepare them for career paths, both within and beyond academia. The festive ribbon-cutting celebration held on October 22, 2015 at the Center for Graduate Professional Services (GPS).

October 16, 2015

Get SMART

Pairing summer research with mentoring opportunities is a smart combination with many benefits for participating graduate students.

September 11, 2015

New! Graduate Professional Development Services (GPS)

When is the right time for graduate students to think about career directions? It’s never too late — or too soon! At every stage of your studies, Graduate Professional Services (GPS) is here to help.

September 8, 2015

Upcoming Career Fairs and ‘Looking Beyond Academia’ Workshop

Cal Career Fair — 9/15–18, 2015 Come to UC Berkeley’s premier career fair. This fair is the biggest recruiting event of the 2015-16 academic year. Recruiters from diverse industries will bring information about entry-level career and internship positions. Don’t miss the opportunity to speak with employers who are specifically recruiting for jobs and internships related…

August 13, 2015

Ph.D. Career Colloquium — 9/1/2015

Let’s Do Something Together! Tuesday, September 1, 2015 9:00 am – 12:30 pm International House, Chevron Auditorium Whether you plan to pursue a career as an academic or in the business, government, or nonprofit realm, the ability to collaborate effectively has never been more important. Yet if you are…