CS Job Market Strategies for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs by Fortnow, Hajiaghayi, Immorlica & Khuller

We are pleased to invite you to a LIVE distinguished YouTube panel discussion on strategic career pathways for emerging scholars in computer science. This session, “Pathways to Success: Job Market Strategies for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs in Computer Science,” on NOVEMBER 10 (Sunday), 11am ET, brings together esteemed leaders to provide insights and guidance on navigating career choices, whether in academia, research labs, or industry.

Potential Discussion Topics:

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Career Path & Decision-Making: Insights into choosing between academia, industry, and research labs, and the key factors influencing these decisions.

Application Process & Preparation: Guidance on creating impactful applications, the role of publications, and tips for writing effective teaching and research statements.

Interviewing & Negotiation: Common interview questions, advice on salary and start-up package negotiations, and factors to consider for long-term success.

Academia vs. Industry: A comparison of growth opportunities, work-life balance, and career progression across different sectors.

Long-Term Success & Networking: Strategies for building professional networks, finding mentors, and initiating collaborations.

Our Distinguished Panelists:

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Prof. Lance Fortnow, Dean of the College of Computing at the Illinois Institute of Technology, former Dean of Science at IIT, and past Chair of the School of Computer Science at Georgia Tech, renowned for his contributions to computational complexity.

Prof. Mohammad Hajiaghayi, Professor at the University of Maryland and Research Scientist at Google, with prior employment at Amazon, Overstock, AT&T, and Microsoft, recognized for his expertise in algorithms and game theory.

Dr. Nicole Immorlica, Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research and former faculty member at Northwestern University, celebrated for her pioneering work at the intersection of economics and computation.

Prof. Samir Khuller, Peter and Adrienne Barris Chair of Computer Science at Northwestern University, and former Chair of the CS Department at the University of Maryland, College Park, known for his expertise in graph algorithms and discrete optimization.

This panel offers a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable perspectives on navigating the job market, building successful careers, and making informed decisions that align with their professional goals.

Please join us and ask questions online.