Welcome to the Postdocs page!

In addition to cutting-edge research, your postdoctoral training is an important time to gain new skills and prepare to launch your future career.  Whether you have a clear career goal, have multiple interests, or are unsure how to get started, CAPD is ready to support you.  Connect with CAPD for individual advising, attend workshops and career events, and explore resources to help you learn about and prepare for opportunities across academia, industry, government, non-profits, and more.

CAPD serves all MIT-appointed scholars (fellows and associates). You have access to a Handshake account, which is the career management system used by CAPD. You can use Handshake to schedule appointments and register for CAPD events.  In addition, you can use Handshake to find job openings posted by employers recruiting MIT students and postdocs, as well as find and register for employer-sponsored information sessions and events.

Take a look below for more information on career services for postdocs – we look forward to connecting with you!


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Career Appointments

Postdocs are eligible for one-on-one career advising appointments to talk about a wide range of topics including career exploration and planning, conducting a job search, review of application materials, practice interviews and job talks, discussion of job offers, and any other questions or concerns. Whether you’re just starting your postdoc, or in the middle of your search, we’re here to support you in your career development.


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Workshops and Events

Workshops and events are offered throughout the year covering preparation for academic and non-academic job searches, career exploration, networking, and professional development skills (communication, leadership, management, etc.).


Career Preparation

As you embark on your postdoc, take time to set goals for your career development.  What skills do you hope to develop? What types of careers interest you? How can you best position yourself for a successful job search? The following resources will help you get started:

Other Resources

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Consulting Opportunities Guide: Programs, Recruiting Timelines, and Bridge Initiatives for Advanced Degree Candidates (PhDs & Postdocs) – Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey and Bain & Company

Read below for CAPD’s consulting opportunities guide specifically designed for MIT advanced degree candidates.

Boston Consulting Group

McKinsey & Company 

Bain & Company 

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Outreach and Engagement Specialist
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Disclosing identity information on applications 

As a student, postdoc, or alumni, you may have current or past experiences that provided you with highly-relevant competencies and transferrable skills. However, you may be uncertain about how you can discuss these experiences, or whether or not you should …

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Exploring careers? Check out career exploration events happening this April and May!

The Career Exploration Series for the spring is now updated! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, and employers to help all undergraduate and graduate students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you.   

Visit the events page on Handshake and filter by the label …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Featured Resources

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