Discover remote and hybrid roles designed for advanced degree holders and academics exploring new paths beyond academia.
Each role is sourced from trusted referral partners who actively want to hire candidates with advanced degrees — meaning your application actually gets seen.
I curate listings across both STEM and Humanities, so whether you’re a data scientist or a historian, you’ll find meaningful, underrepresented opportunities that fit your background. If you’re interested in viewing other related resources for PhDs, check out the career resources page.
How To Apply For PhD and Master’s Jobs
Each hiring partner has its own application process — for example, Mercor, Handshake, and Skip each require slightly different steps to submit your materials. To begin, click the “Apply Here” text in the Apply column.
Mercor: Click the “Apply Here” link in the table to take you to the job listing or you can explore roles on Mercor here. Click the blue button that states “Start Application.”
Handshake: Once you click apply with the link in the table or with this hyperlink, you can search for roles. Search the job title as it appears in the table to find the role.
Skip: Click “Apply Here” to take you to the Skip website. You can search for roles within their job board for educational tech roles by creating an account and become a subscriber.
PhD Job Board FAQs
Which Companies Are Hiring PhDs?
I sourced roles where my hiring partners are motivated to hire Master’s and PhDs. Jobs are sourced from the following trusted partners.
Who is this job board for?
This platform is specifically designed for individuals who hold or are pursuing a PhD, across all disciplines. Whether you’re looking for academic, industry, government, or nonprofit roles — we’ve got listings tailored for your expertise.
Why are companies looking to hire PhDs?
PhDs offer deep expertise, advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently on complex challenges. They’re trained in research, data analysis, and critical thinking — making them a strong fit for roles in R&D, data science, strategy, and innovation. Many companies also value their resilience, creativity, and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. As industries become more knowledge-driven, demand for PhD-level talent is only growing.
How Do I Get Jobs Featured On the Job Board?
If you’re hiring and would like to have your opportunity featured on our curated job board, reach out to afteryourphd@gmail.com to discuss a referral partnership. After Your PhD LLC is happy to work out an agreement that benefits both sides and helps connect top talent with your role.
Does After Your PhD LLC benefit financially from the referral partners?
Yes — for full transparency, After Your PhD LLC may receive referral commissions from certain hiring partners when successful job placements are made.