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SUMMARY:2026 Government\, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:Join Georgetown University’s annual Government\, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair brings top employers to students and alumni for internships and full-time jobs in the government\, education\, and non-profit sectors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about these careers and to network with employers. \nClick here for the list of employers and to register.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/2026-government-education-non-profit-career-fair-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External
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SUMMARY:What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoc Position: A Perspective from St. Jude
DESCRIPTION:Link to Register: Webex \nSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\, located in Memphis\, Tennessee\, is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for pediatric cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. Scientists and clinicians work together daily to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical trials and new therapies for patients. \nSt. Jude has openings for postdoctoral fellows in diverse basic and translational research areas\, including cancer biology\, cell & developmental biology\, chemistry\, bioinformatics\, global & public health\, immunology\, gene & cell therapy\, infectious diseases\, applied math\, structural biology\, neuroscience\, and epidemiology. We provide an outstanding training environment with support tailored to postdocs and a competitive salary starting at $72\,500 per year. \nThe presentation by Prasiddhi Neupane\, Academic Recruiter II at St. Jude\, will provide general information on what to look for when searching for a postdoctoral position\, as well as specifics about St. Jude. Whether you are close to graduating with your PhD or early in your degree\, it is never too soon to think about your next career step.  \nYou may also schedule a 20-minute one-on-one meeting with the academic recruiters at St. Jude on February 6 between 1:30-4:30 pm EDT. You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to let St. Jude know who you are!
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/what-to-look-for-when-searching-for-a-postdoc-position-a-perspective-from-st-jude/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Career Development,External
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SUMMARY:Bayer B4U 2026 Mentorship Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join an information session to learn about the Bayer Crop Science 2026 University Mentoring Program (B4U). \nBuilding relationships\, networks\, and a commitment to soft skill development are essential to success as scientists and leaders working in industry – join for a year long mentoring program with established Bayer scientists. \nProgram Highlights: \n\nMENTORING: 1-on-1\, based on technical fit and soft skill development needs\nDEVELOPMENT: Bayer-hosted workshops and seminars\nNETWORKING: Within Bayer & across 30+ North American Universities\nADVANCEMENT: Career advancement advice\nAWARENESS: Build business acumen and develop relationships with industry partner\n\nWho should apply?\nCurious scientists and engineers in early career stages (with emphasis on grad students and postdoctoral researchers).\nIn fields related to plant breeding\, plant biology\, gene editing\, crop physiology\, chemistry\, environmental science\, engineering\, computer science\, & data science/engineering and more \nApplications window: Dec 1\, 2025-Feb 22\, 2026 \nApply Here: https://forms.office.com/e/hw5rcXTqcZ\nMentee selection emails will be sent by March 20th\, 2026 \nInformation session dates \n\nDecember 11\, 2025 @ 1pm CST\nJanuary 21\, 2026 @ 2pm CST\nFebruary 9\, 2026 @ 1pm CST\n\nTeams Meeting ID:\nMeeting ID: 328 713 474 563 8\nPasscode: ok2h6tT7 \nEmail: bayer.univ.mentoring@bayer.com
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/bayer-b4u-2026-mentorship-program-information-session/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Careers Beyond Academia,External
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SUMMARY:Stay Active\, Be Hopeful\, & Get Hired: A Career Services Webinar on Navigating the Tough 2026 Job Market as an Advanced Degree Recipient
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 job market is complex\, competitive\, and often exhausting—especially for candidates with advanced degrees. Between navigating “ghost jobs\,” evading sophisticated scams\, and cracking new AI screening algorithms\, it is easy to lose momentum. \nStay Active\, Be Hopeful\, & Get Hired is a tactical workshop in a webinar format designed to help graduate students\, postdocs\, and alumni regain control of their career search hosted by University of Rochester. The presenter will strip away the noise and focus on high-impact strategies that can work in the current economic and job market landscape. \nIn this session\, they will cover: \n\nMarket Realities: Understanding the 2026 landscape using current data from National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)\, Graduate Career Consortium (GCC)\, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics\, and more – information will include impacts related to the rise of AI in hiring and how to spot “fake” or scam listings.\nThe Advanced Degree Advantage: How to position your PhD or Master’s as a critical asset rather than being labeled “overqualified.” Discussion will also center around translating your knowledge\, expertise & skillset to industries & professions that may be outside of your academic discipline or specialty domain area.\nAction Over Algorithm: Proven networking and application strategies that bypass digital gatekeepers.\nResilience Tactics: Practical ways to manage rejection fatigue and maintain a hopeful\, active mindset throughout the process.\n\nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nAnalyze the 2026 Hiring Landscape: Understand how current AI-driven recruitment tools and algorithms screen candidates\, and learn specific formatting and keyword strategies to ensure your application gets seen by a human.\nTranslate Academic Value to Industry Impact: Effectively articulate the transferable skills gained from your advanced degree (such as project management\, data analysis\, and critical thinking) to counter “overqualification” bias and prove your worth to non-academic employers.\nIdentify and Evade Job Scams: Recognize the specific red flags of modern employment scams and “ghost jobs” to protect your personal information and focus your energy on legitimate opportunities.\nSustain Search Resilience: Acquire practical techniques to manage rejection fatigue and maintain a “hopeful” mindset\, creating a sustainable daily routine that balances job hunting with mental well-being.\nBypass the Digital Queue: Learn high-impact networking strategies that allow you to move beyond the online application portal and connect directly with decision-makers.\n\nStop sending applications into the void. Join University of Rochester to build a strategy that protects your well-being and gets you closer to being hired. Graduate students\, Postdocs & recent alumni from all disciplines are welcome. \nClick here to register and to attend.
URL:https://gradschool.cornell.edu/event/stay-active-be-hopeful-get-hired-a-career-services-webinar-on-navigating-the-tough-2026-job-market-as-an-advanced-degree-recipient/
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CATEGORIES:Careers Beyond Academia,External
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