Charting Your Career Goals: Creating and Using Individual Development Plans is an interactive workshop designed specifically for postdoctoral research fellows aiming to advance their academic and professional careers. IDPs, are required as part of the postdoc appointment.
Objectives
- Career Planning: Develop a personalized career development plan that aligns with your long-term goals.
- Research Skills: Enhance your research skills with advanced methodologies, data analysis techniques, and grant writing strategies.
- Networking: Build a robust professional network within your field and beyond.
- Communication: Improve your scientific communication skills for various audiences, including academic, industry, and public sectors.
- Work-Life Balance: Learn strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance while pursuing an intensive research career.
Format
This workshop is conducted in a small group. Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable skills, insights, and strategies to enhance their research capabilities, expand their professional network, and achieve their career goals.
Facilitator
Bridget Ford, PhD
Assistant Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs