Postdoctoral Scholars

PIVOT (opportunities to find funding, create profiles to reflect expertise, etc.):

On-line CITI Training (which is required for IRB/IACUC but also some agencies):

Courses include:

• Animal Care and Use (ACU) courses.
• Conflict of Interest (COI) course.
• Essentials of Research Administration course.
• Export Control (EC) course.
• Good Lab Practices (GLP) course.
• Human Subjects Research (HSR) courses.
• Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Basic course.
• Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Refresher course.

PIVOT – Funding Database

Broad Agency Announcements

Center & Institute Extramural Funding

Research Equipment Funding

Collaborative Funding Mechanisms by Agency

NSF Resources

NSF Dear Colleague Letters

NSF EPSCoR

DARPA Funding

Department of Defense Funding

NIH Resources

USDA NIFA Funding Resources

Graduate Student Funding

Intramural Grants Program (IGP)

Creative Research & Scholarship Awards

Funding Focus Newsletter

Proposal Writing Guides

Proposal Development Tools

Research Development and Grantwriting Newsletter

General Faculty Resources

Teaching events and resources

Instructional Technology

Help with Exams

General events and resources for faculty

• Preparing Future Faculty Program

Faculty Writing Support

Miller Writing Center information for your students

Faculty Workshop Requests

Biospace: Biotech and Pharmaceutical News & Jobs

ChemJobber

ChronicleVitae Jobs: A job site provided by the Chronicle of Higher Education

Jobs in Think Tanks and Research Institutions

Massachusetts Biotechnical Council Career Site

Medzilla: Jobs in Healthcare, Pharma and Science

Minority Postdoc Job Page

National Postdoctoral Association Career Center

Nature Jobs

New Scientist Jobs

NIH Office of Intramural Training & Development Job Board

North Carolina Biotechnology Center Job Board

PostDocJobs

Science Careers

USA Jobs – Federal Government Job Site

Work in the Triangle

The following professional associations post job listings to all site visitors.  Other organizations require membership to access job postings.

American Chemical Society

American Physics Society

American Society for Microbiology

American Society of Human Genetics

American Society for Cell Biology

Biomedical Engineering Society

Medical Science Liaison Society

Society for Developmental Biology

Society for Neuroscience

Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry

Chronicle of Higher Education

Higher Ed Jobs

Academic 360

The Humanities PhD Project  Supports doctoral students and faculty in the humanities as they imagine, plan for, and pursue multiple career paths as humanists in the world, in the academy and beyond.

National Endowment for the Humanities  Supports “Next Generation PhD” projects at twenty-eight U.S. campuses. The NEH also employs student interns on a rolling continuous basis.

The Versatile Ph.D.   OPA offers Versatile PhD, a web-based resource for postdocs interested in exploring career opportunities beyond academe.  The site is mainly for Humanities and Social Science Postdocs, but may benefit others as well.  Access this supportive, web-based community by clicking here or copy and paste the following link into your browser – https://webapps.grad.unc.edu/auth/versatilephd.html. (Requires Onyen registration). The site includes:

• PhD Career Finder – Provides information about careers in various disciplines
• Discussion Forums – Helps you learn from others and get your specific questions answered
• Panel Discussions – With PhDs now employed in various fields such as grant writing, management consulting, university administration, and policy analysis
• Members Directory – Is searchable and can assist in networking
• Meetups – Which occur regularly in many cities across North America
• MyVPhD – Lets you manage your account and sign up for email notifications of forum discussions and/or jobs

American Evaluation Association Job Board

American Public Health Association CareerMart

American Psychology Association PsychCareers

American Sociological Association Job Bank (membership required)

Public Health Jobs

Public Service Careers

Sociology Postdoc Job Market Forum

Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology Job Network

Humanities & Social Sciences Online Job Postings

Idealist (Nonprofit and NGO jobs)

Directory of 4,600+ Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Companies

North Carolina Biotech Company Directory

BioCom: 500+ Biotech Companies in Southern California

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Membership Directory

The Ph.Dictionary: A Glossary of Things You Don’t Know (But Should) About Doctoral and Faculty Life (2015)

The Professor Is In: The Essential Guide to Turning Your Ph.D. Into A Job (2015)

At the Helm: Leading Your Laboratory (2010)

The Academic Job Search Handbook (2008)

The Compleat Academic (2008)

The Chicago Guide to Landing a Job in Academic Biology (2007)

Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty (2006)

Building a Successful Career in Scientific Research: A Guide for PhD Students and Postdocs (2006)

How to get a tenure-track position at a predominantly undergraduate institution (Advice for those in the scientific fields) (2001)

Advice for New Faculty Members (2000)

Career Opportunities for Biomedical Scientists (2014)

So What Are You Going To Do With That? Finding Careers Outside Academia (2014)

Charting a Course for a Successful Research Career (2012)

A PhD is not Enough: A Guide to Survival in Science (2011)

Secrets To Success In Industry Careers: Essential Skills for Science & Business (2010)

Career Opportunities in Clinical Drug Research (2010)

The Physician Scientist’s Career Guide (2010)

At the Helm: Leading Your Laboratory (2010)

Career Opportunities In Health Care Management: Perspectives From the Field (2009)

Career Advice for Life Scientists (2008)

Chicago Guide to Your Career in Science

Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development 2007)

Career Opportunities in Conservation and the Environment (2007)

Building a Successful Career in Scientific Research: A Guide for PhD Students and Postdocs (2006)

Nontraditional Careers for Chemists (2006)

Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower (2005)

Medical Writing: A Brief Guide for Beginners (2015)

Successful Scientific Writing (2014)

The Science Writer’s Handbook (2013)

Career Opportunities in Technical Writing (2008)

A Field Guide for Science Writers (2006)

Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower (2005) – Chapters 2 & 3: Technical Writing & Science Writing

The National Association of Science Writers

MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Science, connects mentors and mentees in engineering, science, and mathematics.  MentorNet was created to foster the retention and success of women and underrepresented minorities in particular, but welcomes anyone interested in connecting with peers and experienced professionals in their field.  The MentorNet Community offers the One-on-One E-Mentoring Program, which pairs postdocs with professionals in an email based mentoring relationship, the E-Forum for web based discussion of issues like job searches and the work/life balance, as well as resources and a résumé database.  To learn more and find a mentor (or become a mentor), visit the MentorNet website. Membership is available on an individual basis

NCFDD is an independent faculty development center dedicated to providing external mentoring, professional development, and a supportive community for advanced graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members across institutions. Visit the website and register as an Institutional Sub-Account Member.  You must use your UNC email address for registration.

• The Monday Motivator – A weekly message that reinforces core ideas presented in webinars and provides support for individuals making the transition to a faculty position.
• Webinars – Monthly 60-90 minute Guest Expert professional development sessions
• Multi-Week Courses – Intensive workshop series guided by expert facilitators
• Discussion Forum – A place for members to connect, share information, peer-mentor, problem solve, and celebrate each others’ success.
• The Library – A resource that provides transcripts, slides, and audio recordings of past webinars.
• Career Center – Search job openings, subscribe to new posting notifications in your field, and learn more about the job search process.
• Resources – Recommended readings, writing clubs, productivity we apps and more.

How to Write a Cover Letter

Interviewing for Academic Positions

Job Interview Questions

Negotiating Offers for Faculty Positions

Mastering the Phone & Skype Interview

Difference between a Resume and an Academic CV

Questions to ask a Potential Mentor

Salutations (Greetings) to Use in Job Search Correspondence

Teaching Philosophy Statements

• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Cornell University
• University of Michigan
• Washington University in St. Louis

Research Statements

• Writing a Research Plan (Science Careers)

Diversity Statements

• Diversity Statement Guidelines and Samples (UC San Diego)
• The Effective Diversity Statement (Chronicle of Higher Ed)

Chalk Talks

• Preparing for Your Academic Chalk Talk (American Society of Cell Biology)

Teaching Demonstrations

• The Teaching Demonstration: What Faculty Expect & How to Prepare for This Aspect of the Job Interview (CBE Life Sci Educ)
  
• Giving a Teacher Demo (Inside Higher Ed)

Faculty Salaries

• Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty Salaries by Discipline
• Chronicle Data:  Search and explore faculty, staff, and adjunct salary data at thousands of colleges.
• Negotiating Offers for Faculty Positions

Professional polish – What to wear at a job interview (Science)

A Transition from Postdoc to Industry (Science)

Careers at Nonprofits and NGOs (Science)

The Keys to Career Control (Science)

Industry Postdocs: The Road Less Traveled (Science)

Finding a Chemical Postdoc Position in Industry (Chemical & Engineering News)

30 Essential Behavioral Interview Questions

Following up a job interview with a Thank-You note

Similar to faculty interview Job Talks and Chalk Talks, many industry job interviews require a presentation on your past and current research.   If you have questions about the talk (e.g., audience, duration, preferred subject matter, setting, audiovisual equipment) – ask the hiring manager with whom you have been communicating.

Job talk for industry researcher position:  UCSF

To ace your job talk, you need to know your audience: Science Magazine

Tooling up: job talk jitters: Science Magazine

Preparing for industry interview for scientist position: Science Career Forum

What is a journal article impact factor

How to find an impact factor?

What is peer review?

Should I publish in an open access journal?

What is Sci-Hub?

What is predatory publishing?

What is a monograph?

What is retraction watch?

What is an embargo in scholarly publishing?

What is a content hub?

What are academic social networking sites: ResearchGate and Academia.edu?

What is Metadata 2020?

What is the difference between single blind or double blind peer review in publishing?

What are preprints?

What is a crossmark?

Using video in academic publishing

Taxonomies & publishing

Science Jobs (163,000)

American Public Health Association (54,000)

Contract Research/Development/Manufacturing Organization Professionals (39,000)

Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (26,000)

The Life Science Executive Exchange, sponsored by BioInformatics LLC (24,000)

Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (14,000)

Medical Science Liaisons & Medical Affairs Networkers (10,000)

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (8,000)

Life Science & Medical Device Sales Representatives (7,000)

Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine (7,000)

Science Writers (6,000)

The Science Advisory Board (6,000)

The PostDoc Forum (4,900)

Association of University Technology Managers (1,000)

PubMed: Comprises 26 million+ citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.

ResearchGate: A social networking site for scientists and researchers to share papers, ask and answer questions, and find collaborators

Tools & Tips from Science Careers (Resume/CV, Interviewing, Funding, Building a Network)

National Science Foundation: Special Programs for Postdoctoral Fellows

Consolidated Professional Development Calendar for AU Campus

Individual Development Plan

Graduate School Professional Development webpage