Postdoctoral scholars at UCSC participate in cutting edge research backed by the resources and benefits of the University of California statewide system while enjoying a collegial atmosphere and scenic location unique to UC Santa Cruz. |
Putting Your Science to Work: Practical Career Strategies for Scientists and Engineers
By Peter S. Fisk, UC Berkeley
https://vspa.berkeley.edu/Docs/Booklet_UCB_11-19-09.pdf
Finding the “Perfect Postdoc” For You
Carol L Manahan, Ph.D.
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/infostats/findperfectpostdoc.pdf
Ten Simple Rules for Selecting a Postdoctoral Position
How to Become a Successful Postdoc |
Postdoc Employment Opportunities:
http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/academic_employment/Employment_opportunities_bulletin.htm#postdoc
Office of Research: http://research.ucsc.edu/index.html |
Postdoc AHR policies: http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/academic_policies_and_procedures/postdoc/index.htm
Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Plan:
http://www.garnett-powers.com/postdoc/
Information for International Postdoc Scholars:
http://oie.ucsc.edu/is3/index.shtml
• "Learning to Mentor," by Virginia Gewin, on naturejobs.com
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/2005/050721/full/nj7049-436a.html
• The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Individual Development Plan for Postdoctoral Fellows http://www.faseb.org/portals/0/pdfs/opa/idp.pdf
• Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty - see particularly Chapter 5http://research.ucmerced.edu/docs/moves2.pdf
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Mentoring and Training of Postdoctoral Researchers
At the University of California, postdoctoral experience emphasizes scholarship and continued research training under the oversight of a faculty mentor.
“Faculty mentors are responsible for guiding and monitoring the advance training of Postdoctoral Scholars. In that role, faculty mentors should make clear
the goals, objectives, and expectations of the training program and the responsibilities of Postdoctoral Scholars. They should regularly and frequently communicate with Postdoctoral Scholars, provide regular and timely assessments of the Postdoctoral Scholar’s performance, and provide career advice and job placement assistance.” (Academic Personnel Manual 390-6 – Responsibility).
What is mentoring?
Scientific mentoring is a personal, one-on-one relationship between a more experienced scientist and a junior scientist through which the trainee receives guidance an encouragement that contributes to professional development.
Why should you be a good mentor?
Good mentoring should be viewed as an essential ingredient for ensuring that the postdoctoral-mentor relationship is professionally productive Mentors also often mention deriving personal satisfaction in helping nurture the next generation of scientists.
Traits of a good mentor
• Accessibility: An open door and an approachable attitude.
• Empathy: Personal insight into what the trainee is experiencing.
• Open mindedness: Respect for each trainee’s individuality and for working styles and career goals that may be different from those of the mentor.
• Consistency: Acting on your stated principles on a regular basis.
• Patience: Awareness that people make mistakes and that each person matures at his or her own rate.
• Honesty: Ability to communicate the hard truths about the trainee’s chances of success.
• Savviness: Attention to the pragmatic aspects of career development.
• Trust: As a mentor you are privy to considerable information about your trainee, including accomplishments, failures, financial situations and possibly even
personal information. Information should be treated as confidential so your trainees feel they can trust you and share their ideas and problems with you.
Strategies for Effective Mentoring in your Lab
• Make everything a learning opportunity
• Set specific goals and measures of accomplishment
• Encourage strategic thinking and creativity
• Uphold professional standards
• Impart skills
• Provide networking opportunities
• Give moral support
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UC Postdoc Newsletter May 2010
https://vspa.berkeley.edu/Docs/Newsletter_May_10.pdf
Call for Applications - Michigan Society of Fellows POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS: IN THE HUMANITIES, ARTS, SCIENCES, AND PROFESSIONS
The Michigan Society of Fellows, under the auspices of the Rackham Graduate School, was established in 1970 with endowment grants from the Ford Foundation and the Horace H. and Mary Rackham Funds. The most distinctive aspect of the Society is its multidisciplinary emphasis. Each year the Society selects four outstanding applicants for appointment to three-year fellowships in the social, physical, and life sciences, and in the professional schools.Those selected for fellowships must have received the Ph.D. degree or comparable artistic or professional degree between June 1, 2007, and September 1, 2010.
http://www.rackham.umich.edu/faculty_staff/sof/
Call for Applications - University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: The University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, faculty mentoring, and eligibility for a hiring incentive to qualified scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California.
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/ppfp/
New! UC PostDoc Newsletter: News and information by and for the UC postdoc community.
https://vspa.berkeley.edu/inaugural_issue_march09.pdf
Post-Doctoral Scholars Bargaining Group : In November 2008, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) was recognized as the exclusive representative of UC postdoctoral scholars. The unit includes postdoctoral scholars at all campuses. For more information about the bargaining process, please go to http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/employees/policies_employee_labor_relations/collective_bargaining_units/post_docs/index.htmls
Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Optics, Imaging and Spectroscopy, Cell Biology, and Nanofabrication
Professor Teri Odom of the Chemistry Department at Northwestern University has several openings for post-doctoral fellows who have demonstrated expertise in optics, imaging and spectroscopy, cell biology, or nanofabrication. Further information on the group’s research interests can be found at: http://chemgroups.northwestern.edu/odom/index.htm
Interested parties should send (1) a statement of purpose and (2) CV including publications + three suggested letter writers via e-mail to: todom@northwestern.edu.
Any questions should be addressed to Professor Teri Odom at todom@northwestern.edu.
NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities To highly talented national and international scientists and engineers to engage in ongoing NASA research in Aeronautics, Astrobiology, Astrophysics, Earth Science, Exploration Systems, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Space Operations.
* Three application deadlines each year: November 1, March 1, and July 1
* Approximately 60 Fellowships awarded annually
* One-year appointments, renewable up to three years
* Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for certain degree fields and high cost-of-living areas
* Annual travel budget of $8,000
* Financial assistance for relocation
* Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program
Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc.
Eligibility:
* U.S. Citizens
* Foreign Nationals with a J-1 visa status as a research scholar, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with pending LPR status
* Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients
Locations of Fellowship Positions:
* Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
* Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
* Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
* Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
* Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, NY
* Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
* Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
* Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
* Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
* Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
* Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
* NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
* Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute
To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc. |
Career Center: http://www2.ucsc.edu/careers/grad/index.html
UC Council of Postdoctoral Scholars: http://www.ucpostdoc.org
National Postdoc Association: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org
Postdoc Minority.com http://www.minoritypostdoc.org
Postdoctoral Resources http://www.phds.org/postdoc/
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium http://www.norcalherc.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=730
Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy (COSEPUP)
Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers: A Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309069963
UCSC is an institutional member of the NPA. UCSC postdocs, graduate students and faculty may register as affiliate members using their .ucsc.edu email address to access member benefits. |
