PhD Students

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.

Dissertation Dispatch: The Grad School Survival Guide

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Published on February 22, 2024

Graduate school can be hard. And during difficult moments, advice from peers who have walked a similar path can make you feel less alone. That’s why the Graduate Professional Development team is putting together a “Survival Guide” of real advice, …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Explore career options & build your network with the MIT Infinite Careers Speaker Series

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Published on February 12, 2024

As we kick off the Spring semester, we are excited to share an excellent opportunity for you to connect with MIT alumni and gain valuable insights into various industries through the MIT Infinite Careers Speaker Series.

The program offers a …

By Desi Soetanto
Desi Soetanto CAPD Program Assistant
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McKinsey, Recruiting Advanced Professional Degree Candidates

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Published on February 11, 2024

Learn more about our recruiting process and opportunities to become a full-time Associate. Let’s connect to explore your future with us.

MIT McKinsey: Advanced Professional Degree Candidates
Calendar of Events: On-line Events

2025 graduates: We invite you to learn more …

By Francis Borrego
Francis Borrego Senior Assistant Director, Employer Relations 
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BCG Accelerate & Bridge-to-BCG for PhDs

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Published on February 1, 2024

This spring, BCG invites PhDs and postdocs to delve into the world of management consulting and learn how your experience as an Advanced Degree Candidate (ADC) can help BCG clients solve their biggest problems. There will be a variety of …

By Francis Borrego
Francis Borrego Senior Assistant Director, Employer Relations 
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IBM Blog: Five open-source AI tools to know

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Published on January 30, 2024

Open-source artificial intelligence (AI) refers to AI technologies where the source code is freely available for anyone to use, modify and distribute. When AI algorithms, pre-trained models, and data sets are available for public use and experimentation, creative AI applications …

By Ariel Ackermann
Ariel Ackermann
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Featured Profiles

David Aaker

Alumni
  • Vice Chairman Prophet
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Dr. Rebeccah Brown

Alumni
  • MIMEDX Group, Inc.
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Tahmeena Godin

Alumni
  • Pfizer
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Journee Harris, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

Graduate Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient
  • Degree: Master's in City Planning Evaluation Intern, Downtown Vision, Inc.
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Natalija Jovanovic

Alumni
  • Co-Founder TNG Company
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Breanna Lam, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

Graduate Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient
  • Degree: PhD in Biology Lab Design Consultant, Lee CMI
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Hannah Shay, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

Graduate Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient
  • Degree: PhD in Chemistry Cosmic Ice Chemistry with SubLIME, NASAGoddard Space Flight Center
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Academia & education job/internship search sites

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

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Application Materials for a Faculty Job Search

The following materials are commonly requested.  We encourage you to schedule an appointment with a career advisor to review your …

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Academic Interviews (Faculty Positions)

Interviews for faculty positions often include two rounds:

First round – Phone or Video  (20-40 minutes)

This is an initial …

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Choosing between job offers (worksheet)

Choosing between job offers (worksheet)

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

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Academic Job Offers

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

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