TONIGHT: myCHOICE Seminar: Industry Postdocs |
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Monday, June 01; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CST
Industry postdoctoral programs provide an opportunity to continue research while gaining experience in an applied, collaborative environment. Join us for a panel discussion with scientists who have pursued postdoctoral training in industry settings such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and technology companies. Panelists will discuss how industry postdocs differ from academic positions, what skills are valued in these programs, and how these experiences can serve as a pathway to long-term careers in industry research.
Learn more and register HERE.
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myCHOICE Career Conversations: Fireside with Dr. David Mack |
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Tuesday, June 2; 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. CST
Join myCHOICE for a Fireside Chat with Dr. David Mack, UChicago PhD alumnus and Co-Founder, President, and CEO of PMV Pharma. Dr. Mack has built a career spanning biotech research, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, with roots in foundational science including the PCR Invention Group at Cetus. He has co-founded multiple companies, served as a general partner at Alta Partners, and sits on the boards of numerous biotech firms. Don't miss this chance to hear how he's navigated the science-to-industry pipeline and what it takes to build an impactful career in biotech.
Learn more and register HERE.
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myCHOICE Mini-Course: Financial Skills for Scientists |
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June 10, 11, 12; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST
Are you interested in or preparing for a career in business or finance? Join this mini-course to develop specific financial skills to help you succeed in any of these careers! Participants will gain practical exposure to the frameworks used to assess biotech companies and will learn how analysts evaluate scientific programs within the broader treatment and market landscape, conduct diligence on commercial potential, and build financial models that translate scientific and market assumptions into company valuation.
Learn more and register HERE.
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myCHOICE Trek: Biopharma Industry Trek to Boston |
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Save The Date: Applications Open on June 15
myCHOICE is excited to announce our Biopharma Industry Trek. A group of 10-12 graduate students and postdocs will be selected to spend 3 days in back-to-back site visits at a wide variety of companies in the Kendall Square & Cambridge, MA, hotbed of biopharma research. Trek participants will also attend a networking event to meet local alums and industry professionals. If you are nearing the end of your research training and intend to enter a career in industry research within the next 18 months, polish up your application materials! This is an invaluable opportunity to broaden your professional network and gain insight into the nuances of Boston biopharma culture.
Attend the Application Best Practices Workshop on June 16th. Register HERE.
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myCHOICE Mini-Course: STEM Fellowships Applications |
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Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday June 25; 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. CST
This two-session workshop will introduce STEM PhD students and postdocs to the landscape of fellowship opportunities and guide them through key steps and common problems in the application process. Participants will explore tools for identifying relevant fellowships, practice methods for interpreting what funders are asking for, and begin to take the first steps to craft their applications. The sessions will cover timelines, application components, and strategies for framing research and personal narratives effectively.
Learn more and register HERE.
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Interested in joining a hackathon with up to $50K in prize money? Join us for the kickoff event for unitaryHACK, a global open source-quantum computing hackathon where contributors of all experience levels can collaborate on real-world projects, build technical skills, and earn rewards through a bug-bounty style challenge.
Note: the hackathon runs from June 3rd - June 17th , 2026.
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From building meaningful relationships and seizing opportunities to crafting a clear personal brand, this session equips new graduates and early-career professionals with the tools to inspire trust, demonstrate competence, and drive career growth. Led by career coach Gaea Honeycutt, MPP'03, this session will provide actionable insights to help you communicate strengths and build a reputation of reliability and expertise.
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L.E.K. Consulting is one of the premier strategy consulting firms worldwide. We invite you to join us for a virtual session to meet the Women of L.E.K.’s Life Sciences team on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET. The session will include a brief overview of our firm and the Life Sciences Specialist role, along with ample time for Q&A.
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Are you curious about the academic job market, or are you planning to apply for academic jobs this fall? Build your knowledge and confidence by attending UChicagoGRAD’s Academic Job Market Summer Camp. You’ll receive advice from UChicagoGRAD and Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning advisors as well as faculty from a range of institutions in the US and beyond.
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Take a Look! Interesting Events & Opportunities
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Unwind with Tea - with IGSAB, Tuesday, June 02; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. CST; UChicagoGRAD HQ (3rd Floor Bookstore Building)
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Learn about Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Tuesday, June 02; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. CST; Peter W. May Boardroom, 9th Floor, David Rubenstein Forum (University of Chicago campus), 1201 E 60th St, Chicago
- Ivy+ Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, Wednesday, June 10; 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. CST; Zoom
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Life Sciences Specialist Info Session & Case Workshop, Thursday, June 11; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CST; Online
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Conducting Your Search for On-Campus Job Opportunities, Thursday, August 13; 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST; Zoom
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Work with myCHOICE & UChicagoGRAD! |
For Current Graduate Students: Part-time Specialist Roles
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Are you a current trainee interested in improving the training environment for your fellow STEM graduate students? Come work with UChicagoGRAD’s career development team, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in communications, program management, and supporting students as they explore diverse career pathways across academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. No prior experience is required.
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For Postdocs and Alumni: Full-time Role
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Assistant Director, STEM Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Development
Interested in supporting STEM PhDs and postdocs as they explore diverse careers? UChicagoGRAD is hiring an Assistant Director for STEM Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Development! Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering students through advising, workshops, mini-courses, externships, and tailored resources. If you have STEM expertise and a passion for mentoring trainees as they envision and achieve academic, industry, nonprofit, and government career goals, consider applying for this hybrid, full-time position.
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UCBA is recruiting motivated students for its leadership Steering Committee for the upcoming academic year. This is an opportunity to shape biotech programming at UChicago, connect with professionals across academia and industry, and build leadership experience. Students from all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Applications due June 12, 2026
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Google Research is seeking a Research Scientist to develop next-generation intelligent systems across areas including machine learning, NLP, data mining, and core search. You'll design experiments, prototype implementations, build new architectures, and publish findings to contribute to the broader research community. PhD in Computer Science or a related field required, along with coding experience in Python, JavaScript, R, Java, or C++.
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Microsoft Quantum is seeking a Quantum Engineer to help build the world's first scalable quantum computing system. You'll design and evaluate quantum devices, develop measurement techniques, analyze experimental data, and collaborate across hardware, software, and research teams. Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field with 1+ years of industry or R&D experience required; postdoctoral experience counts. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required for export control compliance. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Loyola's Department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking a tenure-track investigator at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level with a focus on virology, immunology, or host-virus interactions. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program, teach graduate and medical students, and contribute to a collaborative department of 17 primary faculty. PhD, MD, or equivalent with postdoctoral training and a strong publication record required.
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Tisch MSRCNY is seeking a Research Scientist to contribute to cutting-edge MS research using iPSC-derived 2D and 3D neural culture systems and cerebral organoid models. The role focuses on investigating glial and neuronal mechanisms in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. The position is fully funded for three years with potential for extension. PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience, stem cell biology, or a related field required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
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Other Jobs and Opportunities |
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Associate Professor - Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Project Scientist - Anastassiou Lab, Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Bioinformatics Scientist (Discovery Biology), Neurona Therapeutics
- Physician Scientist, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor, Chemistry, Bellevue College
- Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Scientist, Cheminformatics, AbbVie
- Hardware Machine Learning PhD Research Internship, IMC
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Applied Scientist, Quantum Error Correction Team, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing
- Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, AI/Machine Learning, 2026 Start, Google
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Research Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Marquette University
- Business Operations and Office Manager, Startup
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Helen Hay Whitney Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Deadline: June 15
The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation supports early postdoctoral research training in all basic biomedical sciences. To attain its ultimate goal of increasing the number of imaginative, well-trained and dedicated medical scientists, the Foundation grants financial support of sufficient duration to help further the careers of young men and women engaged in biological or medical research.
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Leakey Foundation Research Grants
Deadline: July 15
The Leakey Foundation exclusively funds research related to human origins, including paleoanthropology, genetics, primate behavior and the behavioral ecology of contemporary hunter-gatherers. Priority of funding is commonly given to exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation. The majority of The Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants awarded to ABD doctoral students are in the $3,000-$15,000 range with a funding limit of $20,000.
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More Fellowship Opportunities |
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