Event

Event Overview

We are pleased to host Naba Krishna Das, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute (NIH), USA, for a focused, practical session on building a research career in the United States. This event is designed for SUST Chemistry alumni and Bangladeshi researchers who want clear guidance on U.S. research opportunities, immigration pathways, and career planning.

What This Session Will Cover

Research & Career Development

• How to build a competitive research profile

• Tips for securing fellowships such as the NIH CRTA

• Job search strategies for academia and industry

• Networking approaches for early-career scientists

Immigration & Visa Pathways

• OPT/CPT strategies: what to do, what to avoid

• Full pathway overview: F-1 → OPT → H-1B → Green Card

• Common mistakes and how to plan ahead

• Q&A on individual immigration situations

About the Speaker

Naba Krishna Das, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, National Cancer Institute (NIH)

Dr. Das completed his BS and MS in Chemistry at SUST, followed by an MS at Mississippi State University and a PhD at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. His doctoral research on RNA viruses was published in leading journals, including Nature Methods, Nature Communications, PNAS, and Nucleic Acids Research, contributing to over $3M in grant funding.

He is currently working in the Ping Zhang Lab at the NCI, focusing on structural biology and mechanistic studies related to Parkinson’s disease and cancer signaling pathways. Dr. Das has successfully navigated the full U.S. immigration process, from F-1 and J-1 visas to permanent residency, making him uniquely positioned to guide students and early-career researchers.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 29 November
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM Central Time
🎯 Topic: Job Search and Immigration Q&A for SUST Chemistry Alumni
🎥 Platform: Zoom (link will be shared 1–2 days before the meeting)
🗣 Format: Online talk with live interactive Q&A

Who Should Attend

• SUST Chemistry alumni in the USA

• Graduate and PhD students planning for OPT, CPT, or postdoc transitions

• Researchers preparing for U.S. job or fellowship applications

• Anyone who wants clear guidance on immigration, visas, and career growth