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This document provides information and advice about finding and applying for post-doctoral fellowships in the biomedical sciences. It discusses the purpose of post-doctoral fellowships, who should pursue them, where to find information on outcomes, when to start looking, how to apply, and tips for interviews. The document recommends starting to look for fellowships 6-12 months before desired start date, networking at conferences, tailoring applications to specific positions, and applying for additional funding as a fellow.
how to find a postdoc position.pptx
- 1. Finding a post-doctoral fellowship in the biomedical sciences Susan J.Baserga Prof. of MB&B, Genetics, Ther. Rad. Yale University and the Yale School of Medicine Skill Development for Diverse Scientific Careers B&BS 550b 2017
- 2. What is the purpose of a post-doctoral fellowship? Additional training in ? experimental design and execution ? scientific communication (oral, poster, paper, grants) ? critical reading and thinking ? ¡°temporary¡±
- 3. https://chroniclevitae.com/news/ 1130-so-what-is-a-postdoc Jeremy Yoder, post-doctoral associate at the University of British Columbia
- 5. Science
- 6. https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/ MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan
- 7. Who should do a post-doctoral fellowship? ? those students interested in careers in academia ? those students interested in careers in high- powered biotech (Genentech example) ? those who can¡¯t decide?
- 8. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/
- 9. Where do our students go? Cell Bio 25% post-doctoral fellowship Genetics 33% MB&B 46% MCDB 34% These numbers may be higher do to ¡°seeking employment¡± category and odd wording of question.
- 10. Do you know where to find outcome information? http://bbs.yale.edu/career/careerhome.aspx Under Yale BBS, under Career Development
- 11. When do you start looking? ? 6-12 months before you want to start
- 12. How do you start? ? Read and talk to people you know ? Network at professional meetings ? Think about and decide what technical skills you want to learn next ? Person vs project or Person and project
- 13. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/
- 16. How do you apply? ? Via email with subject ¡°Applying for a post- doctoral position¡± ? Put your CV together¡ªsee UCSF website for best info. ? Cover letter is the body of the email.
- 22. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/
- 23. Most likely to have telephone, Skype or Zoom interview first
- 27. You will be expected to give a 45-50 minute research talk and answer questions during your in-person interview
- 28. Nine quick fixes for scientific talks https://www.asbmb.org/asbmbtoday/201106/F eature/Nine/
- 29. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/
- 30. Look up grants on NIH RePORTER https://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm
- 31. Once you have a post-doctoral position: Write post-doctoral fellowships before you start
- 32. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/
- 33. Questions?