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Current Openings

Roles aligned with in-demand skills and growing sectors.

PhD Career Conferences and Why They Matter: Networking, Hiring Pipelines, and Career Clarity for Doctoral Researchers

PhD Career Conferences and Why They Matter: Networking, Hiring Pipelines, and Career Clarity for Doctoral Researchers

PhD career conferences help doctoral students and postdocs explore academic and industry career paths, build professional networks, meet recruiters and hiring managers, and learn job-search strategies. This article explains why PhD career conferences matter, what to expect at research-focused and non-academic events, how they support career development through panels, workshops, informational interviews, and employer booths, and how to turn conference conversations into real opportunities.

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Career panels showcasing diverse PhD career paths beyond academia
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Career panels showcasing diverse PhD career paths beyond academia

Overview of UCSB Beyond Academia career panels highlighting PhD alumni working in research and development, university administration, publishing, start-ups, nonprofits, government, NGOs, and industry roles.

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Organizers and sponsors of UCSB Beyond Academia 2018
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Organizers and sponsors of UCSB Beyond Academia 2018

UCSB Beyond Academia is organized by graduate students and postdocs across SHEF and STEM fields, supported by campus sponsors at major, partner, and collaborator levels.

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Put your PhD to work in diverse careers beyond academia
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Put your PhD to work in diverse careers beyond academia

Newly minted PhDs often struggle to see career options beyond academia. Peter S Fiske explains how to recognize and present transferable skills to employers.

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UCSB Beyond Academia organizers and sponsors for the 2016 conference
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UCSB Beyond Academia organizers and sponsors for the 2016 conference

Overview of the UCSB Beyond Academia 2016 conference organizing committee, including executive, programming, logistics, finance, marketing teams, and campus sponsors.

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Workshops and Managing Your Digital Reputation at UCSB Beyond Academia
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Workshops and Managing Your Digital Reputation at UCSB Beyond Academia

Overview of the UCSB Beyond Academia workshops, highlighting Managing Your Digital Reputation, its purpose, and facilitator Joe Sabados extensive student affairs technology experience.

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Workshops and Panels at UCSB Beyond Academia 2015 Conference
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Workshops and Panels at UCSB Beyond Academia 2015 Conference

Overview of UCSB Beyond Academia workshops and panels, including a keynote on redefining success after graduate school, a career culture workshop, and an HFA-SS career panel.

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UCSB Beyond Academia Organizers and Sponsors 2017
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UCSB Beyond Academia Organizers and Sponsors 2017

UCSB Beyond Academia is organized by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers across SHEF and STEM fields, with dedicated 2017 teams and sponsoring advisors.

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Market Radar

Roles rising with the tide — momentum across sectors and skills.

Career resources for UCSB graduate students exploring options beyond academia
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Career resources for UCSB graduate students exploring options beyond academia

Curated career resources for UCSB graduate students and PhDs, including tools for exploring career options, job search support, networking, negotiating offers, and transitioning beyond academia.

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Career Development Workshops at UCSB Beyond Academia 2017 Conference
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Career Development Workshops at UCSB Beyond Academia 2017 Conference

Overview of UCSB Beyond Academia 2017 conference workshops, including networking, job search strategies, creating your own career, and articulating transferable skills.

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About UCSB Beyond Academia Conference and Organization
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About UCSB Beyond Academia Conference and Organization

The UCSB Beyond Academia conference is an annual event for graduate students and postdocs that explores academic and nonacademic career options and helps attendees plan their career paths.

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Career Options and Paths After Completing a BAMS Degree
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Career Options and Paths After Completing a BAMS Degree

BAMS is a demanding degree and opens many career options. Discover paths such as accountant, pharmacist, doctor, and other medical roles to choose your future direction.

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UCSB Beyond Academia 2016 Conference Schedule
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UCSB Beyond Academia 2016 Conference Schedule

Full two day schedule for the UCSB Beyond Academia 2016 conference, detailing Friday workshops and Saturday keynotes, panels, coffee breaks, and networking events.

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Guides & Playbooks

Pragmatic advice to catch favorable currents and avoid career riptides.

Organizers and Sponsors of the UCSB Beyond Academia Conference
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Organizers and Sponsors of the UCSB Beyond Academia Conference

Organizers and sponsoring advisors of the UCSB Beyond Academia conference, including representatives from Career Services, Graduate Division, and CSEP/CNSI.

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Career panels featuring PhD paths beyond academia at UCSB
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Career panels featuring PhD paths beyond academia at UCSB

Overview of UCSB Beyond Academia 2018 conference career panels, highlighting PhD alumni working in R&D, data science, UX, startups, public policy, consulting, education, and administration.

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Career Development Workshops for UCSB Graduate Students
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Career Development Workshops for UCSB Graduate Students

Overview of UCSB Beyond Academia conference workshops on professionalization, networking, LinkedIn, and transferable skills for STEM and SHEF graduate students.

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Career Development Satellite Events for UCSB Graduate Students and Postdocs
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Career Development Satellite Events for UCSB Graduate Students and Postdocs

Beyond Academia at UCSB offers satellite events around the March 2-3 conference, including workshops on resumes, storytelling, negotiation, and resume drop-in sessions.

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Career Panels at UCSB Beyond Academia 2017 Conference
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Career Panels at UCSB Beyond Academia 2017 Conference

Overview of UCSB Beyond Academia 2017 conference career panels, highlighting PhD professionals working in R and D, data science, UX, tech, startups, policy, consulting, education, and administration.

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Secrets of a PhD headhunter tips for landing non academic jobs
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Secrets of a PhD headhunter tips for landing non academic jobs

Discover how to pursue jobs beyond academia with insights from PhD headhunter Susan Basalla May on resumes, standing out to employers, and crucial first steps.

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UCSB Beyond Academia 2018 Conference Schedule
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UCSB Beyond Academia 2018 Conference Schedule

Two day UCSB Beyond Academia 2018 conference schedule detailing Friday March 2 workshops and Saturday March 3 keynotes, panels, coffee breaks and networking.

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UCSB Beyond Academia 2015 Conference Schedule
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UCSB Beyond Academia 2015 Conference Schedule

Full day schedule for the UCSB Beyond Academia 2015 conference including registration, keynote, skills workshops, HFA SS and STEM career panels, and reception times.

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