ResearchersConnect: Global Virtual Job & Networking Event for Researchers

Are you a PhD student, postdoc, faculty member, or research professional looking to grow your academic network, find job opportunities, or explore potential collaborations? ResearchersConnect is your new go-to virtual research networking event, designed to bring together minds from across disciplines, institutions, and geographies.
Hosted on a Slack-like platform, this online community for researchers offers a space for idea exchange, knowledge sharing, and career development. Whether you're seeking a new role, scouting research collaborators, or learning about the latest research funding and grants, this platform empowers you to connect meaningfully — all from the comfort of your home or office.

🎥 Watch the explainer video to see how to make the most of your experience:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0PaumQ9Rj8

💬 What You Can Expect:
Join us in a flexible and engaging academic career fair online, where participants have access to multiple themed channels and direct 1-1 video or text conversations.
Here’s how the space is organized to help you thrive:

• General – Your welcome lounge for intros, announcements, and community-wide discussions. Great for getting oriented and starting conversations.
• Intros – Share your academic background, research focus, or current project. Connect with like-minded individuals.
• Networking – Post your portfolio, recent publications, or research goals. Explore interdisciplinary connections and brainstorm with fellow attendees.
• Help Wanted – Looking for a co-author, lab partner, or someone with statistical expertise? Post your ask or offer help here.
• Research Funding & Grants – Exchange tips, resources, and experiences around securing research funding, writing proposals, or navigating fellowship applications.
• Collaboration Corner – Meet potential partners for cross-disciplinary research and innovative joint ventures.
• Industry Room: Research & Academia – Stay up to date on trends, methodologies, and tools shaping the future of research in academia and industry.

You’ll be able to:

• Chat live with fellow attendees across the globe
• Join topic-specific channels tailored to your goals
• Conduct 1-on-1 video chats with researchers, hiring professionals, and peers
• Share resources, publications, and job openings with the community
• Explore a vibrant research collaboration platform that fosters real-world impact

📍 Location:
All sessions take place virtually at
👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/6wmav4fgzzha

🌍 Who Should Join?

• Graduate students and postdocs seeking their next academic or industry role
• Professors and principal investigators open to new projects or interdisciplinary connections
• Research professionals and employers scouting talent or collaborators
• Grant writers and administrators looking for strategic partnerships
• Anyone involved in academic research, scientific collaboration, or proposal development

🕓 When:
The event runs from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time in your region. Visit the event link above for details and access.

💡 Have Questions or Suggestions?
We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a note here:
👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support

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