Research Café
Research Café is a key component of Grad CareerCraft: Tools for Diverse Professional Futures, the School of Graduate Studies’ initiative to support graduate students in developing versatile skills for a range of careers.
Research Café is a key component of Grad CareerCraft: Tools for Diverse Professional Futures, the School of Graduate Studies’ initiative to support graduate students in developing versatile skills for a range of careers.
This section features research that sheds light on how graduate students navigate career choices and the barriers they may face. By connecting recent research findings with students’ real experiences, each piece invites readers to reflect, take ownership of their career paths, and make informed decisions about their futures.
Join us on-campus for an introductory half-day training/workshop/networking event for university-based researchers & innovators at Rutgers, NJIT, Stevens, Rowan and Princeton to help scientists and researchers shift the mindset from the technology to the people who would benefit. Innovation-minded teams & individuals are welcome to attend including faculty, graduate students, post-docs, research staff, and undergrad students. Networking Lunch will be provided where you can meet with key leaders to get your questions answered about Intellectual Property, innovation & entrepreneurship, and possibly identify new team members to participate in an upcoming I-Corps regional program. Come learn about various ways to get started with innovation!
June 12 from 10am-2pm
IN PERSON ONLY 185 South Orange Ave, Medical Science Building Room B619
Lunch will be served
A solid resume and cover letter are an essential part of any job search. But how do you know if your resume will stand out to employers? What does a good resume look like? What should you put in your cover letter to tell your story? Attend this session to get tips from Rudrani Gangopadhyay, PhD the Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Student Career Pathways from Rutgers Career Exploration and Success.
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This is a very stressful time for many students and postdocs doing research in academia as well as individuals who are international in origin. Join Dana and Mei-ling, along with your peers, as we focus on addressing skills for recognizing and managing stress and emotions, and increasing resilience in the face of uncertainty.
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Genmab is a biotechnology company specializing in the creation and development of differentiated antibody therapeutics to fight against cancer and other serious diseases. Genmab’s proprietary pipeline includes bispecific T-cell engagers, next generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. Come visit their location near Princeton where they are hiring postdocs and scientists to learn more about this growing company.
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Objectives:
- Rayana Luna, PhD’s background and career path to an MSL
- What are the common aspects and differences between researcher and MSL roles
- What an MSL does and how to transition from being a scientist to a science communicator
- What to expect when applying to MSL roles
- What are the hiring managers are expecting from your application package and interview
- 5 main tips to increase your branding, visibility and changes when making the academia-industry transition
- demonstrate Rayana Luna’s program and learning platform for aspiring MSLs
April 9, 2025 — Rutgers University-New Brunswick