Meetings

57th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

June 1-5, 2026 • Providence, RI

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General Information

The Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (DAMOP) career fair provides an opportunity for job seekers and employers to meet in person and discuss various physics job opportunities at all career levels.

Employers will be available to conduct on-site interviews and make connections for post-meeting conversations.

Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk

Back by popular demand, a Career Counseling and Resume Help will also be available in the Career Fair area at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Continue to check this website for updates.

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that the career counseling and resume help desk is not a place to interview for jobs. The purpose of the career counseling and resume desk is for attendees to receive general advice on careers from volunteers. If attendees wish to interview for positions advertised at the career fair, they will need to register for the career fair and apply for those positions formally, as described in the job seeker instructions.

Jobseeker Information

Registration to attend the Career Fair is free of charge to all. In order to register, you must have an APS Job Board account. Job Seekers must go to the APS Job Board at any time to create an account. In addition, registration to attend the DAMOP Career Fair will begin on Monday, March 2, on the APS Job Board.

Employer Information

The following Employer Packages are now available to purchase:

1. Post Jobs and Resume Search Package - $600

This package can be purchased by any employer whether attending the in-person event or not. Employers that are not attending the event can set up virtual interviews with the applicants.

Package includes:

Post up five (5) Job Postings on the APS Job Board
Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
Access to the interviewing tables at the Career Fair

Register Here

2. Recruitment Tabletop - $1,600

Package includes:

On-site Recruitment Tabletop (1 - 6ft table)
Two complimentary DMOP 2026 registrations
Post up to 10 job postings on the APS Job Board
Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
Access to the private interview space at the Career Fair

Register Here

3. Recruitment Double Tabletop - $2,100

Package includes:

On-site Recruitment Tabletops (2 - 6ft Tables)
Two complimentary DAMOP 2026 registrations
Post up to 10 job postings on the APS Job Board
Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
Access to the private interview space at the Career Fair

Register Here

Dates to Remember

February 13	Registration opens for employers
March 2	Registration opens for Jobseekers
May 8	Employer registration deadline
May 25	Start Signing up for Career Counseling and Resume Help
June 1	On-Site booth set up by employees
June 2 – 4	In-person Career Fair
June 2 – 4	Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk Available
June 12	Last day to view jobs, search resumes on the job board

Information for Job Seekers

Career & Resume Help Desk

Join the Help Desk to get one-on-one advice from trained mentors on career development and feedback on your resume. The Help Desk will run concurrently with the Career Fair at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Come to the Career Fair area to meet the mentors.

Help Desk Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
9AM - 5PM ET

Job Seeker Tips For Preparation

APS Online Guidebook: Career Navigator

Visit our Online Guidebook for helpful tips on resume building, interviewing, negotiation, and more.

APS Online Guidebook

APS Webinars

Gain access to experts from industry, government, and academia through the large library of APS Webinars. Topics include career exploration, industry career preparation, and opportunities for international physicists.

APS Webinars

Career Fair FAQs

Must I be an APS member in order to participate in the Career Fair?

No, you just need to register for the Career Fair through the link provided above. Registration for early career scientists is free.

How do I see a listing of all job postings?

Visit the APS Job Board to view all job postings and on-site, a QR code will also be available on site to view all the job postings.

How do I request an interview/apply?

On the days of the event, you can visit the employers at their table, or follow instructions listed on the job postings.

Where will Career Fair interviews be conducted?

Employers will independently schedule and conduct private interviews with job seekers. There will be a private interview space around the area of the Career Fair at the Convention Center, where the DAMOP meeting will be held.

Can employers contact me after the Career Fair?