Taking the Ph.D. Job Search International

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If you’re considering an international job search, what can you expect? Learn from Hal Matthews, Associate Director for Global Careers, the differences between job-searching domestically and internationally and the timeline you can follow if you’re seeking international positions. Hal will also highlight initiatives by countries seeking to attract Ph.D.s, including those with the most viable pathways and those that are doing targeted recruitment. 

For those interested in teaching-focused positions in the EU and UK, Hugh Crumley, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, will describe the Advance HE fellowship, a common teaching credential for faculty roles abroad. Hugh has recently led a pilot group of graduate students developing their Associate Fellowship application materials and will identify common challenges and share advice for pursuing the credential. 

We'll conclude the session by speaking with Elia Romera-Figueroa, A.M.'20, Ph.D.'23 (Romance Studies). Dr. Romera-Figueroa has recently transitioned from a role as a postdoctoral researcher at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid to Assistant Professor of Language and Literature at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She will share her experience searching for postdocs and faculty positions in the EU, along with advice for current Ph.D. students and postdocs who might also pursue careers abroad.

This event is part of the Academic Job Search Series and is sponsored by The Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Services, and Duke Career Center. Alumni who wish to attend can email grad-profdev@duke.edu to request registration.