Virtual Postdoctoral Hiring Fair for Research Areas in US Institutions (Postdoc Level) The Ohio State University in United States

The Academic Postdoc Hiring Fair is a virtual event designed to connect institutions across the United States with a national pool of postdoctoral talent. Hosted on the Handshake platform, this fair brings together representatives from over 70 universities, including all 18 Big Ten institutions, as well as Cornell, Georgetown, MIT, Princeton, UCSF, University of Georgia, Vanderbilt, and more. The event is open to institutions seeking to recruit postdoctoral researchers in any academic discipline over the next 6–12 months.

Institutions participating in the fair will have access to a diverse and high-caliber group of PhD and postdoctoral candidates, with nearly 900 registrants and participants from more than 20 universities in the previous session. The fair offers a comprehensive and filterable CV book, opportunities for 1:1 sessions, and increased visibility among emerging scholars. The event is scheduled for March 25, 2026, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM ET, and is conducted virtually via the Handshake platform. Registration costs $199 per institution, and early registration is recommended for optimal scheduling and exposure.

This event is ideal for academic institutions and research organizations looking to efficiently recruit postdoctoral researchers across a wide range of fields, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, medical science, and mathematics. The fair emphasizes transparency, efficiency, and national connectivity in postdoctoral hiring. For more information or to register, interested institutions can visit the provided Handshake link or contact the event manager, Jeremy Hale, at The Ohio State University College of Engineering.