Services

Consultation | Curriculum | Connections

BioSci Careers provides consultation, curriculum, and connections to Biosciences PhD/MS students and postdocs.

Consultation

Now Offering Critical Career Consults

We understand that sometimes career challenges arise unexpectedly and require immediate attention. Confidential, individual Critical Career Consults are designed to provide timely support for urgent career-related situations.

What qualifies as a critical career need?

If you are facing a pressing issue that requires quick action, Biosciences PhD/MS students and postdocs are eligible for a Critical Career Consult, for urgent needs including:

  • Needing to leave the U.S., California, or Stanford quickly

  • Complications with your advisor, PI, or research situation

  • A pending interview within the next two weeks

  • Negotiating a new job offer with a short deadline

  • Lab changes, closures, or unexpected career disruptions

  • Failing the USMLE or qualifying exam

How do I book a Critical Career Consult?

These appointments are reserved for Biosciences PhD/MS students and postdocs in urgent, time-sensitive situations and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To schedule an appointment, please visit: Handshake. Medical students, MDs, residents, and fellows are only seen in extenuating circumstances. 

If you have a critical need and cannot find a fitting time slot, please contact bioscicareers@stanford.edu to inquire about options.

For all other career-related inquiries, we encourage you to explore:

Stay tuned for new meet-ups, employer/alumni connection events, and resource materials on specific sector success factors, applications, networking, and more!

We're here to support you when you need it most!

 

Curriculum

We offer curriculum to help you identify your career options, refine and experience various careers, and prepare to enter your career of choice.

For upcoming curriculum, see our calendar.

For a full list of curricular offerings, please see Curriculum.

Curriculum Offerings

Development workshops and coursework help define your academic and professional skills, interests, and values.

Awareness panels and events help you identify your career-of-choice options.

Prep & Practice coursework allows you to refine and experience various careers of choice.

Transitions workshops and immersion clinics help you prepare for your career of choice.

 

Connections

We offer you many opportunities to build connections with companies, organizations, and alumni. Please join us for the following opportunities:

  • Biomedical & Bioscience Industry Expo (BBIE)
    This springtime event allows you to develop relationships with organizations and professionals from various sectors. More than a career fair, BBIE offers the opportunity to learn about company culture, see the latest research and industry trends, apply for job opportunities, and exchange scientific dialogue between employers and Stanford students and faculty.
  • Industry Onsights
    Stanford Bioscience trainees are invited to local biotech companies for site visits. Site visits include lectures on the company’s products, technologies, and career opportunities; lab visits; and opportunities to meet many employees in a variety of roles.
  • Industry Insights
    These events showcase employers from a variety of sectors and industries – their latest technologies, job prospects, and personal career stories.
  • Handshake, Biosciences
    This database contains job and internship postings from employers who want to hire Stanford graduates and trainees. Employer and recruiter contacts are also listed in Handshake.

Register for Upcoming Events

Click event titles for details & registration links. Click here for the full calendar.