RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS
Click here to access what Postdoctoral Fellows should expect from their appointments in terms of Hiring and Benefits etc
National Postdoctoral Association Website. The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit organization that seeks sustainable change and improvement for the postdoctoral experience through collaboration with all stakeholders. The NPA’s key program activities are focused in three key areas: Advocacy and Education, Resource Development and Community Building
Click here to Access A Postdoc’s Guide to a Postdoc Timeline from the National Postdoc Association
Click here to access a Postdoc’s Guide to Career Development from the National Postdoc Association
Click here to access the NPA Career Center, which provides a specialized place where employers can post jobs either for postdocs or early career researchers in a multitude of areas and postdocs can upload their resume or CV for free to apply
Edge for Scholars is your community for candid conversation about life in academics. We strategize about how to do great research, stay productive, network effectively, mentor well and be mentored, negotiate for resources, get grants, refine writing and editing, cultivate leadership skills, and achieve your goals.
The PostDoc Academy – The mission of the Postdoc Academy is to create a comprehensive and flexible professional development program targeting the needs of postdocs. Our goal is to help postdocs develop the transferable skills that will enable their success in a diverse set of careers.
Numerous Career Resources for Post Docs out of The Office for Postdoctoral Affairs at Chapel Hill
An insane number of resources out of Duke Post Doc Services
YouTube Videos on Professional Development for Post Docs, also out of Duke University
Core Competencies Self-Assessment Checklist
How to Approach and Interview Potential Faculty Mentors
Individual Development Plan (IDP) designed by AAAS for your Post Doctoral Career. We strongly recommend that postdocs use an IDP to structure their training experience. The IDP provides a planning framework that can help postdocs identify their professional development needs and career objectives. With it, postdocs can set short-term project and skills-related milestones, develop longer-term career goals, and discuss these training objectives with their advisors. An IDP helps scientists identify their skills and interests, clarify their career options, and set smart goals to identify, attain, and succeed in a well-matched career.
ImaginePhD – A free online career exploration and planning tool for the humanities and social sciences
FAQ’s about IDPs – out of Stanford – some answers are specific to Stanford, but provides useful things to consider when talking about your IDP with your faculty advisor
Watch a video out of UCSF on how to formulate an IDP
National Postdoctoral Association Website. The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit organization that seeks sustainable change and improvement for the postdoctoral experience through collaboration with all stakeholders. The NPA’s key program activities are focused in three key areas: Advocacy and Education, Resource Development and Community Building
The Postdoc Way – a really excellent resource. ThePostdocWay was created to provide an interactive space for social exchange between postdoctoral scholars. Our mission is to foster a sense of community by addressing issues related to the ‘postdoc experience’ and providing practical solutions. This objective is facilitated by engaging in original discussions focused on career development and exploration.
MinorityPostdoc. MinorityPostdoc.org is the premier web portal on the minority postdoctoral experience especially in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Articles, resources, & events about career advice, professional development, jobs, funding, fellowships, mentoring, and diversity issues are featured on the site. Please note, many of the resources are pertinent to ALL post Docs, including the job listing link.
Presentation that provides excellent strategies related to Career Launch and Acceleration. Topics covered include: Enhancing Your Communication Skills; Career Launch: Tips and Tactics; Persuasive Presentations (the “job talk” – very useful); Effective Negotiation
Office of Intramural Training and Education at the NIH
An IDP from Boston University plus a number of useful resources you can use if you are unsure of your career path e.g. personality tests
An interesting article suggesting that gaining teaching experience during your training years might actually help your research development
The Elsevier Advancing Postdoc Women survey captured 46 professional associations’ and societies’ information about the programs and resources offered to postdoc women or women in general to enhance their advancement into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and social, behavioral and economic sciences (SBE) disciplines. Survey results revealed that professional association and societies delivered many of these programs and resources in their annual meetings, on the web, and within informal or formal settings. Professional associations and societies had mentoring, career, and professional development programs. Access examples of these programs in the realm of mentoring, career development, professional development and childcare
A Post Doc’s Guide to Advocacy
Resources and webinars that will be useful to you as you navigate your postdoctoral career
The Postdoc: a Special Type of Hell (if you dare!!)
Tips on PostDoc Placements: Two Views from the Field
Are Backup Career Plans Worth it?
VERVE – a magazine for Post doctoral Fellows out of NC State. Not all articles are NC State specific