Professional Development at University of Chicago
Career Advancement opportunities
Browse listings of current career and internship fairs at the University of Chicago.
MyChoice
Engage with University of Chicago’s career development program and get exposure to and experiences in all manner of different fields suitable for those with advanced post-secondary degrees.
BSD Postdoctoral association
The University of Chicago Postdoctoral Association website provides information and resources available to postdocs at the University of Chicago.
Chicago Innovation Mentors (CIM)
MATTER-backed team-based mentorship and scholarship program for science-based new ventures.
Innovation Corps Program
The NSF-funded i-Corps program is an experiential 7-week long program in testing the commercial potential (largely through market interviews) of a scientific finding at the university.
Innovation Fund Associates Program
Apply to be an Innovation Fund Associate for the George Shultz Innovation Fund, performing critical due-diligence on startup ventures coming out of the University.
Polsky Startup Team-Building Spreadsheet
Interested in getting involved with a science-based startup? Or, have your own startup idea, but need a team? Check out Polsky’s team-building spreadsheet to list yourself in either category.
Biologists Meet Booth
Powerpoint of how UC BSD students can engage with classes at the Booth School of Business
Career Advice at University of Chicago
UChicago GRAD
Very wide array of career advice and development resources. For specific questions or to set up an advising appointment:
Michael A. Tessel, PhD | contact: tessel@uchicago.edu
Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development
UChicago Career Advancement
A wide variety of resources, including options for career exploration, networking, interviewing, internships, mentorship, and more!
Individual development plan
The Science careers individual development plan (IDP) helps you explore career possibilities and set goals to follow the career path that fits you best.
Job Search Engines:
Oystir
Glass Door
PhDs.org
Indeed PhD jobs
The Cheeky Scientist Association
