Opportunities for PhD

students and Postdocs

Full time opportunities

Generalist Associate
Generalist Associate consultants work on studies in a variety of industries and apply a broad
range of creative problem solving skills, combining technical and analytical excellence.

Timing: Full-time roles typically start in the fall after the completion of your program WATCH and READ more
Selection: Application, online test and interviews in August-October about joining McKinsey after
completing an advanced
Eligibility: All APD backgrounds
professional degree
Deadline to apply: Monday, July 17, 2017

McKinsey Practices, New Ventures and Growth Platforms

McKinseys business functions give candidates an opportunity to pursue an area or industry
they are interested in from the start.
Learn more by clicking on each practice link:

Eligibility: All APD backgrounds - specific skill or work experience Analytics Operations
may be required Digital McKinsey Risk
Implementation Strategy &
Deadline to apply: Varies by position and practice; most hire during
the same period as the generalist roles, while anaytics, Marketing & Sales Corporate Finance
and solutions hire year round based on position availability. New Ventures Solutions

Consulting experience opportunities

Summer Associate Internship
8-12 week internship program providing the opportunity to work on a client project as a member
of a McKinsey team. The internship is a paid position available in many of our global offices.
Timing: 8-12 weeks, generally in the month of May through August LEARN more and
Selection: Early December 2017 application deadline and January-February 2018 interviews apply to the summer
All APD backgrounds associate internship
Eligibility:
Exploratory programs *See our Women's page for more programs
Insight Programs
Immersive three-day insiders experience in management consulting covering a range of topics
important to those exploring alternate career possibilities.

Application deadline: April 9, 2017

Selection process: Application, online test (approximately 60 minutes), phone chat

Insight Healthcare | June 1-4, 2017, Philadelphia LEARN more and apply
Eligibility: Completing a PhD or postdoc in 2018; Medical students, interns, residents to Insight Healthcare
and fellows completing their programs in 2018 or 2019

Insight Engineering & Science | June 8-11, 2017, Washington DC LEARN more and apply
Eligibility: Completing a PhD or postdoc in 2018 in engineering or science-related disciplines, to Insight Engineering
including computer science, economics, mathematics, operations or physics & Science

Insight Asia Pacific | June 18-21, 2017, Chicago LEARN more and apply
Eligibility: Completing a masters, MD, medical internship, residency, fellowship, PhD, to Insight Asia Pacific
or postdoc in 2018. Dedicated to starting a career in Asia-Pacific. Fluent in
English and one of the following languages: Korean, Thai, Malay, Bahasa,
Tagalog/Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese, Cantonese or Mandarin (those
interested in Australia only need to be fluent in English).

NGWL Next Generation Women Leaders

McKinsey & Company invites female students and experienced professionals across North
America to be inspired and make a difference! Take the next step in your leadership journey
by applying to join us for our inaugural Next Generation Women Leaders LEARN more and
North America event, to be held June 15-17, 2017 outside of Washington, DC. apply to NGWL

Timing: June 15-17, 2017

Selection: Online application, apply by March 23
Eligibility: Female students and recent graduates (undergraduate and graduate)
of any background as well as experienced professionals with up to
eight years of work experience, who are currently residing in North
America, are invited to apply.