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Websites & Platforms by Career Interests

For jobs that are specifically looking for UMD students/postdocs,

  • Handshake - Handshake is a smart system that connects all UMD students and alumni with jobs, internships and career services.

For tenure-track, postdoc, higher education administration positions and more, 

  • Higher Ed Jobs - HigherEd Jobs is the leading source for jobs and career information in academia.
  • Inside Higher Ed Careers - Inside Higher Ed provides the latest news, analysis and solutions for the entire higher education community, and has a job board for careers in higher education and non-profit.
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education Jobs - The Chronicle of Higher Education presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty and student affairs professionals, including staff members and administrators.
  • H-Net (Humanities and Social Sciences) - H-Net is an interdisciplinary forum for scholars in the humanities and social sciences. It is best known for hosting electronic mailing lists organized by academic disciplines.
  • Postdoc Opportunities Board - The Postdoc Opportunities Board lists opportunities for postdoctoral training at 17 universities performing world-leading research and scholarship across 10 different states.

For positions targeting postdocs or if you are looking at postdoctoral positions,

For government positions with government agencies, 

For non-profit,

  • idealist - Idealist includes opportunities spanning a variety of nonprofits, social-impact businesses, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

For business/for-profit sector,

  • Indeed - A useful tool to search for jobs along with the company information and salaries. 
  • LinkedIn - LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network on the internet. You can use LinkedIn to find the right job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career. You can access LinkedIn from a desktop, LinkedIn mobile app, or mobile web experience.

For different disciplines,

  • ScienceCareers (STEM) - Designed to find jobs in science and technology, including academic, government, and industry jobs.

For individuals who are traditionally underserved, such as women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, or older, 

  • DiversityJobs - Specifically designed to search for jobs that are committed to diversity and inclusion.

For research/fellowship-oriented jobs in Europe, 

  • EURAXESS - helps with find a job, funding, or hosting opportunity. 
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