During the January
Independent Activities Period (IAP), the Biology Department sponsors a series of seminars on Life After MIT: Taking the Next Step in Academic Research or Non-Academic Career Paths. Seminars have featured speakers from both within and outside MIT. Past seminars have included:
- Academic Research
- Writing a Thesis and Choosing a Post-Doc Lab
- Writing a Postdoctoral fellowship
- Applying for a Junior Faculty position
- Demystifying the RO1 Grant Writing Process
- Balancing Family and Science
- Non-Academic Career Paths
- Career in Industry
- Patent Law
- Scientific Publishing
- Biotech
- Biomedical Ventures on the Internet
- Administrative Jobs in Science
- Teaching at a Liberal Arts College
Learn More About the Career Seminar Series
View the list of common sources of
funding for postdoctoral researchers.
MIT CAPD offers one-on-one advising, CV review, mock interviews, information about global careers, and MIT alumni job statistics.
The
MIT Biotech Group offers events and activities that connect MIT students to the local biotech industry, including lectures, panels, and networking events.
7.930 Research Experiences in BioPharma is open to students after prelims, and offers 10-hour-per-week internships in local companies plus classroom lectures.
The annual Biology Graduate Student Council (BGSC) retreat offers networking opportunities to gradate students to meet scientists in biotech and Pharma jobs.
MIT is also a member of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, and students can receive information and attend many events for free.
If you’re interested in starting a company, check out resources posted by SYNAPSE and Biomedstartup, which is an IAP opportunity to learn about commercialization of research findings.
The
MIT Consulting Club helps graduate students learn about and prepare for careers in consulting.
