What is the NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium?

The NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium is one of the largest and most impactful career exploration events for early‑career scientists in the Research Triangle Park region. Designed especially for postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, postbacs, and other emerging researchers, the symposium provides a comprehensive platform for gaining insight into diverse career paths across academia, industry, government, science policy, nonprofit sectors, and beyond.

Held annually at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), now in its 29th year, the symposium features a rich combination of career panels, professional development workshops, networking sessions, and one‑on‑one CV/resumé consultations. Participants can engage with scientists, hiring managers, recruiters, and professional development experts from a wide range of biomedical organizations. With attendance often exceeding several hundred participants, the event serves as a major regional hub for career development and community building within the biomedical sciences.

When:
April 20-21, 2026

Where:
NIEHS Main Campus
111 TW Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Career Symposium Committee Co-Chairs