Career Resources for Materials Scientists
MRS can help you connect, inspire and lead through our expanded professional development portfolio of career services.
The MRS Job Board offers an active, searchable resource for job seekers and employers, serving as the first place to turn to find job openings or targeted, qualified job candidates. Post your resume for FREE at jobs.mrs.org.
At MRS Spring and Fall Meetings, the Career Fair provides an opportunity for Meeting participants and top employers to discuss career opportunities.
Meet the New Research Hires Poster Session at the 2025 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit
Hosted by the Early Career Professionals subcommittee, the goal of the poster session is to assist materials scientists who are seeking a research position in industry or at a government lab. Unlike a technical poster session, the focus of Meet the New Research Hires is to provide a platform for presenters to:
- Learn to effectively communicate their expertise, values and goals
- Develop a practice pitch and hone interviewing skills
- Network with peers, meeting attendees and Early Career Professional subcommittee members
- Expand their exposure and meet recruiters who are looking to hire
Scholarships & Grants
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Broadening Participation in Materials
MRS recognizes that diversity drives innovation, excellence and new discoveries. Our Society is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where all Members can impact the future of materials research and have equitable access to career advancement opportunities through education, recognition for their research, and networking within our global materials community. By equitably engaging our diverse global membership, we will continue to advance more creative and innovative outcomes in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
Featured DEI Programs
Diversifying Materials Special Interest Groups
MRS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are communities within the Society with a shared interest in networking, community building, and passion for advancing the materials community.
MRS PREM Research Scholars Summit
This program offers student scholars opportunities to engage with researchers, attend mentoring and leadership sessions, and present their research to the broader scientific community.
Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) Alliance
MRS is proud to collaborate with APS, ACS, AGU, and AAS to form IGEN, which aims to increase the participation of Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups in graduate studies, including the field of materials science and engineering.
MRS recognizes Future Leaders in the materials community, inviting them to talk about their current research, and where they see their field going in the next 10 years.
Rachel Z. Huang, Stanford University
Nabojit Kar, Indiana University Bloomington
Yuanwei Li, Northwestern University