Post-PhD Career Planning

Finishing a PhD and unsure what comes next? This session is for researchers standing at the fork in the road — whether to do a postdoc, move into industry, or explore non-traditional paths.

We'll talk through your options honestly: what postdoc applications actually require, what industry hiring looks for in PhD candidates, how to evaluate offers, and how I navigated this exact transition from IISc → Airbus India → international research → industry at Corning.

You'll leave with clarity on which direction fits you — and concrete next steps to get there.