Job Market Showcase Cluster
The Job Market Showcase Track is a new initiative at the INFORMS Annual Meeting, designed to centralize job seekers and employers in one dedicated space. This track provides an opportunity for recent and soon-to-be graduates to present their research and engage with potential employers.
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
Who Can Participate?
To be eligible to give a Job Talk, participants must:
- Be a current member of I
NFORMS - Be a current post-doc or PhD student (with an anticipated completion date by summer 2027) or have received a PhD degree within the past two years (i.e., not prior to 2024)
- Be actively searching for an academic or industry job during the 2026-2027 school year
- Obtain advisor confirmation of eligibility
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Upon completion of submission, an automated email will be sent to your advisor requesting confirmation.
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- Adhere to the INFORMS Annual Meeting one-talk policy:
- A speaker in the Job Market Showcase Track may not give another technical talk at the conference.
Job Talk Format
- Each session will feature four job talks
- Recommended structure:
- 15-minute presentation
- 3-minute Q&A session
- Total: 18 minutes per speaker
Why Participate?
- Gain exposure to potential employers in academia and industry.
- Present your research in a structured, high-visibility setting.
- Connect with employers and other job seekers.
For Employers & Attendees
- A centralized track for identifying top talent.
- A streamlined way to explore emerging research and job candidates.
- Opportunities to network and schedule interviews with prospective hires.
Questions?
For any questions, please contact the track co-chairs: Swati Gupta, Lacy Greening at [email protected].
