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If you’re in a PhD program at MIT, you are an exceptional researcher and scholar. With your deep knowledge and skills set, there are no limits to what you can achieve. When you can do so much, narrowing your options and making decisions about what you want to do and where you want to go can be daunting. We’re here to help. Visit CAPD for a one-on-one conversation and address your questions with an advisor, use our resources to learn new skills like networking, and join our workshops to help you refine your job documents and search strategies. Whether you decide to pursue a career in academe, government, non-profit, or industry CAPD is ready to support you.


Calling all Energy-Focused MIT Students!

GE Vernova announces an upcoming opportunity for students to visit “Electric City” and experience energy innovation.

By Alexis Boyer
Alexis Boyer Alexis Boyer Assistant Director, Graduate Student Career Services
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Engine Ventures Fellowship – Apply now

Established in 2020, Engine Venture Fellowship is a paid, part-time program for current graduate students and postdocs to help shape the next generation of Tough Tech companies and investments.

Fellows work directly with our investment team for 5 months, gaining …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27

Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.

MIT has again been named the world’s top university by the QS World University Rankings, which were announced today. This …

By Janine Sazinsky
Janine Sazinsky Employer Relations Coordinator
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Become a Climate Action Ambassador

The Campus Climate Action Ambassadors program empowers MIT staff, faculty, and students to lead sustainability and climate action efforts within their departments, labs, centers, and student groups. Ambassadors receive training, resources, and support from the MIT Office of Sustainability to …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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Happy Pride Month!

It’s time to celebrate! You are valued, respected, and an essential part of who we are at MIT. Here are a few ways you can join the party:

By Alexis Boyer
Alexis Boyer Alexis Boyer Assistant Director, Graduate Student Career Services
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Featured Resources

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Comprehensive job sites that list academic positions (higher education) at all different levels and for all fields (mostly focused within …

The following materials are commonly requested when you apply for a faculty job in any department and/or discipline in the …

Interviews for faculty positions almost always consist of two rounds: a first-round “Zoom interview” and then a “fly-out,” a campus …

Receiving two or more job offers can be both an exciting and stressful time. Whether you are waiting to hear …

If you receive an academic job offer, express interest, and then take the time to carefully assess whether the offer …

Virtual career fairs offer the opportunity for students and employers to connect in ways that transcend physical distances, at greater …