Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Explore Careers

Past Career Seminars

Watch our previous events with panelists from diverse disciplines and learn about their transition from academia to jobs in publishing, non-profits, tech, user-experience, higher-ed administration, and more. Gain tips and tools for your own career journey!

What can I do with a PhD in English, Anthropology, or Biology?

  • Brandeis Alum Career Paths: Read our interviews with GSAS alums to see where their non-linear career paths have taken them and the lessons they have learned along the way.
  • Professional Development Seminars for the Sciences and Hum/Soc.Sci/Arts: Professional Development Seminars at GSAS are designed to introduce you to the variety of career options available to people with your PhD. Follow the Event Details page for the Sciences or the Hum/Soc.Sci/Arts to see the schedule and to register.

Self-Assessment Tools and Job Search Sites

Assess your skills, interests and values to find a career path that is a good fit for you.

Diverse Career Paths in the Sciences

Brandeis GSAS alums in the Sciences pursue a diverse range of career paths but not limited to government and non profit organizations, science communication, research and medical affair industry jobs.

Diverse Career Paths in the Arts/Humanities and Social Sciences

Brandeis GSAS alums in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts pursue a diverse range of career paths in public and private research, non profits, think tanks, higher education and government. 

Teaching Jobs