UChicagoGRAD supports graduate students and postdocs in exploring the full range of available careers in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. We invite you to begin by making an appointment with your dedicated UChicagoGRAD career advisor, who is knowledgeable about the career paths pursued by those with your training.
Career Guides
UChicagoGRAD provides a range of career guides and video tutorials via the GRAD Gargoyle Content Library. There you can browse guides to careers in consulting, museums, industry science, and more–all tailored to the needs of UChicago graduate students and postdocs.
- Academic Careers
- Careers in Foundations
- Museum Careers
- Management Consulting CareersÂ
- Scientific Research Careers in Industry
- Think Tank Careers
- US Government Careers
Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
PhD students and postdocs can consult the myIDP (STEM) and ImaginePhD (Humanities and Social Sciences) online platforms to explore career paths and create individual development plans.
myCHOICE
STEM PhD students and postdocs who are exploring options should attend bi-weekly myCHOICE seminars, which showcase the many paths you can pursue with a STEM PhD.