Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium

Argonne National Laboratory’s postdoctoral program draws top talent from virtually every science and engineering discipline, including mathematics and computer sciences, and gives PhD scientists and engineers an excellent opportunity to kickstart their careers. With close to 300 postdoctoral researchers at various stages of their appointments, Argonne offers a unique opportunity for our partners in industry, government, and academia to collaborate and connect with the next generation of innovators.

Symposium Highlights

Keynote address

Be inspired by leaders in the field of research and development (previous speakers have included leaders with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science).

Postdoctoral research presentations

Postdoctoral research will be featured during two poster sessions. The attendees will have an opportunity to interact with the presenters and share ideas during scheduled sessions. Poster presentations will be judged by Argonne scientific staff and the best presentations will be awarded.

Networking with company representatives

Symposium attendees will have an opportunity to network with company representatives to explore future career opportunities in industry. A networking lunch and multiple networking sessions will take place during the event.

Career panel discussion featuring professionals from diverse careers

The career panel will consist of speakers with diverse backgrounds in academia, industry and laboratory careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the panel or submit their questions ahead of time.

Contact Tina Henne with questions and for more information.