myCHOICE Externship: Summer Applications Open
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Applications are open and will close May 11 at 11:59pm.
The myCHOICE Externships are designed to provide Graduate and Postdoctoral scientists with practical, hands-on, and mentored experience in diverse career fields. myCHOICE is teaming with on- and off-campus partners to provide a diverse array of externships that will be announced on April 17. All myCHOICE externships are unpaid and part-time (10 hours per week), lasting approximately 10 weeks.
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myCHOICE Mini-Course: Building Effective Relationships |
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May 12, 14, 19 and 21; 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. CST
This mini-course helps participants build effective professional relationships through structured, theory-informed reflection. Participants will explore core theoretical frames that shape effective relationships and apply these frames to their own and others’ cases to generate concrete strategies for improving communication, alignment, and mutual understanding. By the end of the course, participants will have a sharper conceptual toolkit and practical approaches to build effective, trust-rich, and productive professional and academic connections.
Learn more and register HERE.
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myCHOICE Seminar: Careers as a Medical Science Liaison |
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Monday, April 27; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CST
Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) play a critical role in connecting scientific research with clinical practice. Join us for a panel discussion with MSLs who engage with physicians, clinical researchers, and healthcare professionals to communicate scientific evidence and support the appropriate use of new therapies. Panelists will share insights into their day-to-day responsibilities, the skills needed to succeed in this field, and how STEM PhDs can transition from academic research into these scientifically focused, field-based roles.
Learn more and register HERE.
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myCHOICE Seminar: Careers in Science Illustration and Creative Consulting |
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Monday May 11; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CST
Are you interested in combining scientific expertise with visual storytelling? Science illustrators and creative consultants help translate complex scientific ideas into clear and compelling visuals for publications, education, media, and industry. In this panel, professionals working in science illustration and creative consulting will discuss how they collaborate with researchers, communicate scientific concepts to diverse audiences, and build careers at the intersection of science, design, and communication.
Learn more and register HERE.
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May 4 - 8; Various Locations
Consulting Spring Training is a week-long event series for graduate students and postdocs
interested in careers in consulting. Whether you’re just starting to explore consulting or are
working on job applications, this series can help you prepare for the next step in your
process
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Day 1: Consulting 101; Monday, May 4, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. CST; Kent 107
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Day 2: Resumes and Cover Letters; Tuesday, May 5, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. CST; Kent 107
- Day 3: Wednesday, May 6,
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Day 4: Thursday, May 7
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Day 5: Meet the Firms; Friday, May 8, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST; GRAD HQ (3rd Floor, Bookstore Building)
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Imagine having only three minutes to present your research. In UChicago’s 3MT competition, PhD students compete to earn cash prizes. They must prepare a three-minute presentation about their research using only one static slide. Learn about research conducted across UChicago, support your friends and colleagues, and stay for a reception with light refreshments.
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Join the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation for an info session highlighting the programs and resources available to STEM PhD students and postdocs. This hybrid session will showcase key opportunities, including the Commercialization Fellowship program, the Polsky Science and Technology Associates program, free noncredit business courses for scientists, and resources that support technology commercialization.
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Curious about quantum careers at IBM? Join this in-person panel discussion and networking event to hear from current IBM staff members about their career paths and current roles! Panelists will represent a variety of areas spanning hardware, applications and algorithms, software, and business product marketing.
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Are you interested in a career in university administration? This event will feature a panel of alumni working in a variety of areas across the higher education administration space. They will speak about their academic work, how it prepared them for a career path in higher education, and how they have translated their academic experiences into meaningful careers on campus. Lunch will be provided.
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Nucleate Chicago Demo Day brings together founders, scientists, investors, and industry partners from across the midwest. This day centers on a live pitch competition where cohort teams present the companies and technologies they have built over the past year. Alongside the pitches, Demo Day serves as one of the strongest networking opportunities in Chicago.ntists, and resources that support technology commercialization.
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Take a Look! Interesting Events & Opportunities
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Go Abroad with Fulbright, Monday, April 27; 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. CST; UChicagoGRAD HQ (3rd Floor Bookstore Building)
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Synesco Group Coffee Chats, Tuesday, April 28; 11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. CST; William Eckhardt Research Center (ERC) 2nd Floor.
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CIA Career Opportunities Info Session, Tuesday, April 28; 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CST; On Campus, TBD.
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CIA Analytic Simulation with the Directorate of Analysis, Tuesday, April 28; 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. CST; On Campus, TBD.
- One-on-One Career Chats with the CIA, Wednesday, April 29; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST; On Campus, TBD.
- Better Together GRAD Game Night, Monday, May 4; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. CST; Student Wellness Center
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Research Data Management & Sharing Workshops, Wednesdays, May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24, and July 8; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CST; Zoom
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Engaging Differences and Disagreements in Research and Professional Life, Tuesday, May 21; 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CST; UChicagoGRAD HQ (3rd Floor Bookstore Building)
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DPH's public health laboratory team is seeking a doctoral scientist to develop and implement advanced diagnostic and genomic testing for infectious disease surveillance. You'll validate molecular and microbiological assays, conduct literature research, and collaborate with national partners. PhD in microbiology, virology, or related field required. Apply by May 6, 2026.
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Bellevue College is seeking a Chemistry faculty member to teach a range of chemistry courses while fostering inclusive, equitable learning environments for a diverse community college student population. Responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, and college governance. Strong commitment to in-person teaching and culturally responsive pedagogy required.
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Join a lean, fast-moving Advanced Systems Team developing cutting-edge RF sensing and communications technologies for aerospace and defense applications. You'll lead concept design, prototyping, and testing of RF systems, from radar algorithms to embedded electronics while contributing to proposals and technical documentation.
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UCSF's Kidney Genetics Lab is recruiting a research specialist to conduct cutting-edge kidney disease research using iPSC-derived organoids, CRISPR screens, and scRNA-sequencing. You'll work independently and collaboratively to develop and engineer in vitro cell models. Master's degree or equivalent experience required; terminal degree preferred for senior ranks.
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IMC is seeking a PhD intern to work on cutting-edge ML inference and hardware acceleration research in one of the world's most demanding low-latency computing environments. You'll own a focused research project end-to-end, collaborating with hardware engineers to implement and deploy ML solutions on FPGAs or custom ASICs. Currently enrolled PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field required
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Other Jobs and Opportunities | - Senior Scientist I, Cell and Molecular Biologist - Oncology Discovery, AbbVie
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Associate Scientist, Cell Signaling and Assay Development - R & D and Laboratory Operations , Celcuity
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Assay Development Scientist - Genomics Services, CellCarta
- Senior Scientist, Synthetic Enabling Technologies - Process Chemistry, Sanofi
- Computational Biologist, Immune Perturbation - Decoding Inflammation Team, Biohub Chicago
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Research Associate - Analytical Chemistry, Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI)
- Machine Learning Researcher - PhD Intern (US), Citadel Securities
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Computer Scientist (Ph.D.) - Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Practice, Exponent
- Machine Learning Researcher, IMC
- Quantitative Researcher - PhD, Aquatic Capital Management
- Quantitative Researcher - PhD Graduate, Susquehanna
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Algorithm Developer (Quant Researcher) - 2026 PhDs, Hudson River Trading
- Quantum Physicist, AMO & Quantum Theory Quantum Physicist - Quantum Computing, Infleqtion
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2026 PhD Graduate - Neural and Cognitive Engineering Researcher, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
- Tenure Track Faculty, Microbiology/Immunology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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Associate or Full Professor / Department Chair (Tenure-Track), Mathematics, University of Texas Permian Basin
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Google PhD Fellowship
Internal Nomination Deadline: April 10
The university can nominate up to four students each year for the Google PhD Fellowship, which provides up to two years of funding to support PhD research in eligible fields of study. The program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related research areas.
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Schmidt Science Fellows Program
Internal Nomination Deadline: April 10
The university can nominate up to seven students each year for the Schmidt Science Fellows Program. The fellowship offers a stipend of $110,000 to conduct a full-time, postdoctoral research study in a field-leading laboratory, focusing on a discipline in the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics or computing that is different from their existing area of expertise and planned future focus.
In order to be eligible, individuals must have received or expect to receive a PhD between May 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. International applicants may apply for this award.
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National Research Council (NRC) Research Associateship Programs
Deadline: May 1
The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) are prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. These programs offer a comprehensive experience, including mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to influence government policy, all geared toward enhancing the research career development of the Research Associates.
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Human Frontier Science Program Postdoctoral Fellowships
Initiate Letter of Intent by May 5
The HFSP fellowship program supports proposals for frontier, potentially transformative research in the life sciences. Applications for high-risk projects are particularly encouraged. The projects should be interdisciplinary in nature and should challenge existing paradigms by using novel approaches and techniques. Scientifically, they should address an important problem or a barrier to progress in the field.
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More Fellowship Opportunities |
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Opt-In Resume Books Now Available |
UChicagoGRAD's opt-in resume books are a great way for students and postdocs to connect with employers and hear about relevant events. Simply follow the instructions to submit your resume to as many books as fit your degree level - these are not collected automatically, so be sure to opt in!
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1. Log in at http://gradgargoyle.uchicago.edu
2. Click "Documents" > My Documents
3. Click "Add New" and upload a resume
4. Return to My Documents and click "Opt-in Resume Book" to browse the list of resume books to choose from
5. Choose your document from the dropdown and click the "Add Resume" button for each book you would like to submit your resume to
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