Unlock Your Career Potential: Strategies for Landing Jobs in Academia or Industry

An ISSCR Digital Webinar.

Program Description: Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This webinar explores opportunities in academia and industry. Gain practical strategies for identifying the right roles, crafting standout applications, and navigating the interview process.

A panel of experts, including a recruiting consultant, HR executive, early-career and senior academics, will share their insights on what employers and hiring committees are really looking for. Learn how to stand out in competitive applicant pools, transition between sectors, and make confident, informed decisions to position yourself for success.

Whether you are pursuing a faculty role, a position in a biotech or pharma, or an alternative path, this session offers the tools and insider insights to help you. Join us and take a smart step toward your next career move.

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Moderator

Cameron McKnight

Murdoch Children's Research Institute/University of Melbourne, Australia

Presenters

Erica Bell

Quanterix, USA

Christine L. Mummery, PhD

Leiden University Medical Center and Novo Nordisk Foundation Stem Cell Center (reNEW), Netherlands

Zain Rana

Greenstaff Life Sciences, Japan

Moua Yang, PhD

Bloodworks Northwest and University of Washington, USA

Organizers

Evan L. Graham, PhD

BioLamina, USA

Olivia Majhi

Banaras Hindu University, India

Kelvin Hui, PhD

CiRA, Kyoto University, Japan

Anjie Ni

McGill University, Canada

Ran Jing, PhD

Harvard Medical School & Boston Children's Hospital, USA