Postdoctoral Education

Scientific Management Series

Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of the Scientific Management Series are to provide participants with laboratory or research management skills that will help them to launch productive independent careers in academic and other settings. This series by no means is comprehensive but addresses some of the most difficult aspects of directing and managing in a scientific role and running a lab, especially issues that new faculty have traditionally learned by trial and (sometimes painful) error. Our intent is to kick-start that learning process and provide some approaches that have worked for individuals. The course is intended to complement the HHMI/BWF book, Making the Right Moves – A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty. Copies of this excellent guide will be handed out at the beginning of each lecture.

Events

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Independent Courses

Goals and Objectives

A variety of courses are offered throughout the year to provide formal training to postdoctoral scholars in all facets of their chosen careers. These are intended to augment rather than replace the one-on-one "teaching" that occurs as part of the normal mentoring process between postdocs and the faculty members with whom they work.

Previous Independently scheduled courses include:

PRECEPT (primarily for Clinical Scientists)

Principles of
Research in Biostatistics,
Epidemiology, Study Design, and Ethics for
Clinicians to
Enhance
Postdoctoral
Training

This is a special program for postdoctoral scholars in clinical programs with a series of courses specifically designed for their needs:

PRECEPT Curriculum Structure and Organization

Each fall PRECEPT courses are offered with a different focus area. Please check back at this website for course openings and registration.

PRECEPT Application Process and Expectations

The number of participants is limited, registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. It is expected that the participants will attend the lectures and workshops in which they enroll.

For more information, contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.