Job Boards for PhDs

Explore a curated collection of career resources designed for PhDs and academics navigating career transitions beyond academia or exploring new professional opportunities.

Below, you’ll find specialized job boards featuring opportunities tailored for individuals with advanced academic backgrounds, connecting them with roles in industry, government, nonprofit sectors, and beyond.

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Alt-Ac Jobs
A job board curating U.S.-based alternative academic jobs for advanced degrees.

Chronicle of Higher Education Job Board
A job board with over 30,000 live job openings in higher education.

Idealist Job Board

A job board for nonprofit roles and volunteering experiences.

LinkedIn Jobs

A broad job board on LinkedIn that you are well aware of. When searching for research-oriented industry roles, expand beyond the title “Researcher” by using adjacent terms like Scientist, Analyst, Strategist, Specialist, or Engineer (for STEM fields). Titles like Consultant, Advisor, Officer, and Program or Project Manager are also common in research-driven organizations, NGOs, and policy-related roles. These alternatives often align well with advanced academic skills while opening doors across industry, government, and non-profits.

New Scientist Jobs
A job board curating U.S.-based alternative academic jobs for advanced degrees.

PhD Jobs
A job board specializing in PhD positions across various fields.

PhD Project Job Board
A job board with postings aimed specifically at PhD holders.

Science Careers

A job board hosted by the Science academic journal, STEM related roles.

Skip Job Boards

Remote jobs that pay at least $60K at ed tech, education-adjacent, and mission-driven companies. Find curated jobs that value your education or edtech background. You can sign up for more job listings with the paid upgrades. After Your PhD may receive a commission for paid upgrades.

USA Jobs Board
A federal job board with unique hiring paths for veterans, students, and individuals with disabilities.