In preparation for an independent career, postdocs need to build a career plan. Postdoctoral appointees may need career advising and job search skills to identify and pursue job opportunities. The Office of Postdoctoral Programs sponsors a career workshop series every other year which is dedicated to examining trends in the job market, and reviewing basic job search skills, and discussing the career experiences of individuals working in academia, industry, or alternative fields. Additional programs on a variety of topics are sponsored by the University's Career Services Office on an ongoing basis. Additional experience in scientific writing, business management, intellectual property, teaching, etc. may be necessary for the postdoc to attain his or her career goals.
Eligibility requires permission from the mentor.
Postdocs must concomitantly fulfill their research obligations to the mentor as well as complete the core elements of the postdoctoral training program.