Postdoc Academy: Skills for Career Success
Master critical professional competencies and strategic career planning techniques that enable postdoctoral researchers to advance toward leadership positions.
Master critical professional competencies and strategic career planning techniques that enable postdoctoral researchers to advance toward leadership positions.
This advanced course is designed to help postdoctoral researchers develop crucial skills for their career transition. It covers leadership, team building and supervision, project management, teaching skills, strategic communication, and job application preparation. Using inclusive, active-learning approaches, the course connects postdocs nationally, allowing them to share experiences and build a professional network.
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What you'll learn
Apply leadership frameworks to current or future roles
Develop effective team building and supervision strategies
Implement project management concepts in research or professional settings
Adapt teaching skills for various workplace environments
Craft engaging responses to common interview questions
Create impactful job application materials highlighting personal strengths
Skills you'll gain
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Module Description
This course provides comprehensive professional development for postdoctoral researchers preparing for their next career step. It covers six key areas: leadership frameworks, team building and supervision, project management, teaching skills applicable beyond the classroom, strategic communication, and job application preparation. The course uses inclusive, active-learning approaches to engage participants and foster skill development. Participants will have opportunities to apply learned concepts to their current roles or future career aspirations. The course also facilitates networking among postdocs nationally, allowing for experience sharing and community building. Developed with funding from the National Institutes of Health, this course is specifically designed to address the unique needs of postdoctoral researchers across various disciplines.
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Champion of Postdoctoral Development and Inclusive STEM Education
Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson is the Assistant Provost of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs at Boston University, where she leads initiatives to support the career development of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. With a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biophysics from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Hokanson brings both scientific expertise and a deep understanding of academic career paths to her role. She oversees postdoctoral affairs, designs professional development programming, and contributes to policies that enhance postdoctoral scholarship across the university.
Pioneering Educator and Researcher in STEM Learning and Teaching
Bennett Goldberg is a distinguished academic leader and researcher who has made significant contributions to both physics and educational innovation in higher education. As the Director of the Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching and Assistant Provost for Learning and Teaching at Northwestern University, Goldberg brings a wealth of experience in STEM education and research to his role. With a background that includes a BA from Harvard College and an MS and Ph.D. in physics from Brown University, Goldberg has had a remarkable career spanning nearly three decades at Boston University before joining Northwestern in 2016. His research interests are diverse, encompassing nano-optics, spectroscopy, and the study of 2D crystals, reflecting his commitment to cutting-edge scientific inquiry. Goldberg's dedication to improving STEM education is evident in his work on course transformation and the development of evidence-based, active learning approaches. As a Fellow of the American Physical Society and recipient of prestigious awards such as the Sloan Foundation Fellowship and the Presidential Young Investigators Award, Goldberg has been recognized for his contributions to both research and education. His transition from Boston to Chicago marks a new chapter in his career, where he continues to influence the landscape of higher education through innovative teaching practices and research initiatives.
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