UChicagoGRAD invites you to browse the calendar of upcoming workshops, conferences, info sessions, and career fairs. Register for all events in GRAD Gargoyle. Read some tips for navigating GRAD Gargoyle.
Flagship Career Events
Treks
UChicagoGRAD treks provide interactive exposure to career paths through coordinated employer site visits.
GRADUCon
GRADUCon is the university’s annual spring career conference for graduate students, postdocs, and recent graduate alumni. The event features a full day of career-themed panel discussions and informal networking opportunities.
The STEM Master’s Career Fair supports UChicago master’s students who seek engineering or scientific research careers.
Consulting Spring Training
Consulting Spring Training is a week-long event for graduate students and postdocs interested in careers in consulting. It culminates with “Meet the Firms,” an opportunity to network with consulting alumni and recruiters.
Academic Job Market Summer Camp
The Academic Job Market Summer Camp, held each July, supports graduate students and postdocs as they prepare to apply for their first academic positions.
College Teaching Careers Mini-conference
The College Teaching and Teaching Careers mini-conference provides graduate students and postdocs with opportunities to explore what it means to pursue a faculty career at a teaching-focused institution.
UChicagoGRAD treks provide interactive exposure to career paths through coordinated employer site visits. Trek participants learn about the work of several organizations and have opportunities to network with alumni and professionals in a given field. The theme and location of each trek differs, providing a narrowed focus for students with specific career interests.
Consulting Spring Training is a week-long event for graduate students and postdocs interested in careers in consulting. We begin with a session on the landscape of the consulting industry; offer workshops on resumes and cover letters, behavioral interviews, and case interviews; and finish the week with “Meet the Firms,” an opportunity for attendees to connect with recruiters and consultants from a variety of firms. Whether you are just starting to explore consulting or are working on job applications, this series can help you prepare for the next step in your process.
Social Science Research Careers off the Tenure Track
Social Science Research Careers off the Tenure Track showcases how UChicago social scientists can apply their research skills in careers in industry and nonprofits. The event features short presentations by alumni working in leading research organizations, including NORC and Mathematica. It also provides opportunities for students and postdocs to receive tailored career advice via one-on-one chats with presenters.
Academic Job Market Summer Camp
July 14–18, 2025; 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Monday & Friday on Zoom; Tuesday–Thursday in-person)
Are you curious about the academic job market, or are you planning to apply for academic jobs this fall? Build your knowledge and confidence by attending UChicagoGRAD’s Academic Job Market Summer Camp. You’ll receive advice from UChicagoGRAD, Office for International Affairs, and Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning, advisors as well as faculty from a range of institutions in the US and beyond. The camp features presentations on immigration options for international PhD students and postdocs interested in the US academic market, as well as a panel on pursuing faculty positions outside the US. Learn more about each day of the camp and RSVP below.
This event is suitable for PhD students and postdocs from all disciplines.
The College Teaching and Teaching Careers mini-conference will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Navigating from a graduate program or postdoc into a teaching-focused faculty position can be an exciting professional and intellectual experience as well as a challenging, uncertain transition. This mini-conference will provide graduate students and postdocs with opportunities to explore teaching best practices, as well as what it means to pursue a faculty career at a teaching-focused institution.
Especially for international graduate students, postdocs, and recent graduate alumni, GRADUCon International features virtual panel discussions with UChicago alumni who have built careers in the United States and beyond. By centering the career decision-making processes and practical advice of alumni, GRADUCon International provides students and postdocs with touchpoints for navigating immigration systems, cultural norms, and more as they discern and pursue their professional goals.
GRADUCon International 2026 will take place on April 2, 2026.
Elizabeth Creighton (she/her) | Founder & Principal, Brazen Consulting (The University of Chicago, MA in Psychology ’09 The University of Chicago, PhD in Psychology ’13)
With 13 years of experience conducting impactful user research, Elizabeth has shaped the design of 100+ websites, apps, services, and physical products for companies such as Shopify, Instacart, Mozilla, and Autodesk. Her experience is complemented by a PhD in Psychology, which gives her a deep understanding of how users learn, remember, and think. Outside of work, she’s a black-belt martial artist and mediocre banjo player — though in reality she spends most of her free time chasing after her two small kids.
Ali Syed (he/him) | Associate Economist, Water Services Regulation Authority- Ofwat (Kings College London BsC Politics, Philosophy and Economics ‘21 UChicago MA International relations, ’22)
Ali Hamza Syed is an Economist at Ofwat, The economic regulator for water in England and Wales. His team supports Ofwat and other UK Government departments in accelerating the development of nationally significant water resource infrastructure. As an economist his responsibilities include economic appraisals, benchmarking, and policy design to ensure value for money and long-term resilience across the UK water sector. Before joining Ofwat, Ali worked at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in several policy roles spanning nuclear regulation, fusion policy, and private investment into net zero. His portfolio included designing financial instruments, leading cross-government investment pipelines, and producing economic evidence that informed ministerial decisions. Ali holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago and a BSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from King’s College London. His interests lie in political economy, regulatory design, and the role of economic evidence in shaping public policy.
Corina Fung (she/her) | Senior Analyst, ImpactEd Group (University of Chicago, Master of Public Policy ’24)
Corina is a Senior Analyst at ImpactEd Group, working on research and impact evaluation projects for education organisations across the UK. She is an economist and holds a Master of Public Policy from UChicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. Corina’s career spans economic consulting in her home country of Venezuela, government monitoring and evaluation in Colombia, and research in the US at the Behavioral Insights & Parenting (BIP) Lab, before transitioning to the UK education and social impact sector. Her professional interests include applying both quantitative and qualitative methods in research and policy analysis, and translating complex data into actionable insights.
Chloé Pelletier (she/her) | Curator of European Art (before 1800), Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Master’s Degree in Art History, 2016 – University of Chicago PhD in Art History, 2021 – University of Chicago)
Dr. Chloé Pelletier is Curator of European Art (before 1800) at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, where she stewards a collection of +1600 paintings, sculptures and works on paper. Originaly from Texas, she earned a BA from Johns Hopkins University and her MA and PhD from the University of Chicago. She came to the MMFA in 2022 after holding positions at the Art Institute of Chicago and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.. She recently curated the exhibition Bad Girls Only: Women and the Seven Deadly Sins, and is currently working on a major exhibition about the Renaissance workshop.
Moderator: Victoria Umutoni(PhD Student in Public Health Sciences)
The U.S. Job Search (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Oya Topcuoglu Judd (she/her) | Associate Professor of Instruction, Northwestern University (University of Chicago, PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations [now Middle Eastern Studies], 2016)
The U.S. Job Search (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Oya Topçuoğlu Judd is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Middle East and North African Languages Program at Northwestern University. Drawing from her diverse background, she teaches on a range of subjects, including modern Turkish language and culture, and the history and archaeology of the Middle East. She is an archaeologist by training, who specializes in the art, archaeology, and history of ancient Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Her research addresses issues of social identity and cultural exchange, and the effects of political change and ideology on the material record of the ancient Middle East. She also studies the looting and illegal trafficking of antiquities from Iraq and Syria, the political uses of the ancient past, and its role in the formation of national identities in the modern Middle East.
Ariel Azar
Saloni Bhardwaj (she/her) | Data Strategist, Chicago Public Schools (University of Chicago, Masters of Public Policy)
Saloni Bhardwaj is a Data Strategist at Chicago Public Schools, where she works at the intersection of data, policy, and operations to support instructional and assessment systems across 600+ public schools. She leads cross-functional efforts to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive leadership decision-making and program implementation. Saloni holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago, with a focus on data analytics, and began her career in India’s education and nonprofit sector, where she developed a deep interest in systems change and education equity that continues to shape her work today.
Serhii Shadrin (he/him) | Senior Partnership & Account Manager, Trendly (Jellysmack spin-out) (University of Chicago, MA in Digital Studies ’24)
Serhii Shadrin is a content strategy and partnerships professional working at Trendly, a creator-economy company spun out of Jellysmack. He manages partnerships with leading digital creators, helping them grow audiences and monetize their content globally. Originally from Ukraine, as an international student, he navigated the transition from graduate school to the US job market and now works at the intersection of media, technology, and the creator economy in New York. He is passionate about helping creators and media brands scale their impact across platforms and borders.
Moderator: Aijia Li(MACSS Student)
The U.S. Job Search (STEM)
Emily Fogarty | Medical Science Liaison, Veracyte (University of Chicago, PhD Microbiology)
I am a PhD-trained scientist and Medical Science Liaison at Veracyte, where I serve as a genomic and disease-state expert supporting clinicians in the use of Prosigna to inform breast cancer treatment decisions. I am passionate about translating complex molecular and clinical data into clear, actionable insights that help physicians, and ultimately patients, to make life-changing decisions. At Veracyte, I partner closely with healthcare providers, key opinion leaders, and cross-functional internal teams to advance understanding and adoption of innovative genomic diagnostics. My work includes scientific exchange with academic and community physicians, support of investigator-initiated studies from concept through publication, conference engagement, and the development of high-impact educational programs. Prior to joining Veracyte, I built a strong foundation at the intersection of translational research, clinical strategy, and medical affairs. I bring experience across the full product lifecycle, including biomarker discovery and validation, clinical trial data interpretation, physician education, regulatory preparation, and strategic biopharma partnerships. My contributions have supported NCCN guideline submissions, FDA filings, and external collaborations, with a consistent focus on aligning scientific evidence with clinical and commercial objectives.
May Gu (she/her) | Scientist, Lycia Therapeutics (University of Chicago, PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics ’18 University of California, Postdoctoral Fellow in Pharmacology ’23)
May (Siyi) Gu, is a scientist at Lycia Therapeutics located in South San Francisco, CA. She earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics from the University of Chicago, followed by post-doctoral training at Dept of Pharmacology, UCSD. At Lycia, she focuses on developing Lysosomal Targeting Chimeras (LYTACs), which are specific and potent protein degrading therapeutics that bind disease-causing proteins and transport them into the cell for degradation by the lysosome, leveraging the cell’s natural waste disposal process.
Wushi Dong
Moderator: Tina Oberoi(PhD Student in Computer Science)
Careers in Asia
Hao Huang
Kasvi Bhardwaj
Sneha Anaravappu
Moderator: Linyun Fu (PhD Student in Social Work)
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Social Science Research Careers off the Tenure Track
This event will next be held on January 18, 2024. Learn more and register in GRAD Gargoyle.
Social Science Research Careers off the Tenure Track showcases how UChicago social scientists can apply their research skills in careers in industry and nonprofits. The event features short presentations by alumni working in leading research organizations, including NORC and Mathematica. It also provides opportunities for students and postdocs to receive tailored career advice via one-on-one chats with presenters.