What Defines An Outstanding Scientific Job Application: An Insider Panel Discussion on Scientific Careers in the Age of AI

Thursday, 20 August 2026, 3pm to 4pm

What Defines an Outstanding Scientific Job Application?
An Insider Panel Discussion on Scientific Careers in the Age of AI

AI is reshaping all aspects of our working lives at an unprecedented scale and speed. The scientific job market is no exception. Application volumes are rising, AI-assisted cover letters and CVs are becoming increasingly polished and increasingly similar, and some of the skills we rely on today may be redundant tomorrow.
In this landscape, standing out has never been more important and challenging, knowing that for some roles, AI itself is now part of the competition.
So what actually makes a scientific job application succeed?
Join us for a live panel discussion featuring experts who have collectively reviewed hundreds of applications, from PhD studentships to senior academic and industry positions.
We'll go behind the scenes of the selection process to explore:
· What really happens in a selection panel meeting
· How reviewers make decisions in just minutes per application
· Whether AI in recruitment is an opportunity or a risk
· How to use AI tools to strengthen your application, without losing your authentic voice Live audience Q&A with the panel
Meet the Panel: Prof. Hashem Koohy, University of Oxford
 Prof. Anne Goriely, University of Oxford
Dr. Elisa Rosati Scalchi, GSK
Date: 20th August
Time: 15:00–16:00 (BST)
Register now: https://bit.ly/3SayQdU
Whether you're a PhD student, postdoc, or scientist navigating your next career move, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from those on the other side of the selection table. Spaces are limited — don't miss it.
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Speaker(s): Prf Anne Goriely (University of Oxford), Dr Elisa Rosati Scalchi (Immunespec), Prof Hashem Koohy (University of Oxford)

Series: Immunity By Design

Department: Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (Unit)

Organiser: Prof Hashem Koohy

Organiser email: hashem.koohy@rdm.ox.ac.uk

Host: Hashem Koohy

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