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Guide to Finding a Biomedical Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Discover the purpose, eligibility, and application process for post-doctoral fellowships in biomedical sciences. Learn crucial skills and tips for a successful fellowship search.

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Guide to Finding a Biomedical Post-Doctoral Fellowship

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  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

  4. Science

  5. https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/ MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan

  6. 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?

  7. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/

  8. 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.

  9. Do you know where to find outcome information? http://bbs.yale.edu/career/careerhome.aspx Under Yale BBS, under Career Development

  10. When do you start looking? • 6-12 months before you want to start

  11. 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

  12. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/

  13. How do you apply? • Via email with subject “Applying for a post-doctoral position” • Put your CV together—see UCSF website for best info. • Cover letter is the body of the email.

  14. https://career.ucsf.edu/grad-students-postdocs/career-planning/academic-jobs/applying/academic-sampleshttps://career.ucsf.edu/grad-students-postdocs/career-planning/academic-jobs/applying/academic-samples

  15. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/

  16. Most likely to have telephone, Skype or Zoom interview first

  17. You will be expected to give a 45-50 minute research talkand answer questions during your in-person interview

  18. Nine quick fixes for scientific talks https://www.asbmb.org/asbmbtoday/201106/Feature/Nine/

  19. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/

  20. Look up grants onNIH RePORTER https://projectreporter.nih.gov/reporter.cfm

  21. Once you have a post-doctoral position:Write post-doctoral fellowships before you start

  22. Ann L Miller, MB&B alumna, now Prof at U Michigan https://www.asbmb.org/education/graduatepostdoc/postdocs/

  23. Questions?

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