2022 Postdoc Leadership Course
When: Four sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 24, 26, 31 and June 2 | 9:00am-12:30pm
Where: Online - Zoom link will be sent after registration confirmation
Registration for the course is closed, we hope to offer this course again next year.APPLY HERE: Before you apply, please make sure to review the application details, full workshop description, schedule, and eligibility information.
We are asking that you submit a CV and Statement of Interest (~250 words) that outlines how you will leverage this Leadership and Management Skills Training for your career and professional development. Be sure to tell us about your current job search progress (looking, on the market, interviewing, accepted/pending offer), your career trajectory (academia, industry, other), and your commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community values. Please note: application completion does not guarantee your participation in the course. This application is for the entire 4-part series. You will receive a notification email by Wednesday, May 4 by 12pm.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Postdocs find themselves in a highly diverse and competitive research landscape. To successfully navigate their career paths, transferable skills in the areas of communication, (self)-organisation, and interpersonal relationships are essential. We believe that these skills can be acquired and, furthermore, developed. This curriculum will enable postdocs to productively deal with challenges related to the interpersonal aspects of doing science.
Goals of the Course:
- Advance your communication, collaboration, and self-organisational skills
- Understand how to reach career goals more efficiently and effectively
- Learn and practice useful tools for your career in science and beyond
WORKSHOP LED BY hfp consulting: hfp consulting provides professional development workshops exclusively for the scientific community. Their mission is to help scientists grow and succeed by working with them to develop leadership and management skills, by fostering personal development, as well as by strengthening interpersonal competencies and communication skills.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, May 24 9:00am - 12:30pm
Thursday, May 26 9:00am - 12:30pm
Tuesday, May 31 9:00am - 12:30pm
Thursday, June 2 9:00am - 12:30pm
ELIGIBILITY: This program will be limited to 16 postdocs. Preference will be given to Quad-based HMS/HSDM postdocs that are going or are already on the job market. We plan to run this program annually and you may re-apply again in the future if you are not selected. Please contact the Postdoc Office if you are uncertain of your