Internal Resources
Online Learning
Postdocs have free access to LinkedIn Learning's library of video courses for business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
The Writing Center
Writing Center provides individual and group writing support free of charge to any member of the Brown community. Writing Center staff help students with all stages of the writing process, from finding a topic through drafting, revising, and final editing.
CareerLAB
CareerLab supports graduate and postdocs by providing tools for self- assessment, career exploration, skills development, resource advising, and job search strategies.
Versatile PhD
Versatile PhD is a web-based community that demystifies nonacademic careers and provides peer and professional support for advanced graduate students and PhDs interested in careers beyond the academy. Supported by subscriptions from member institutions, Versatile PhD allows you to network with "Versatile PhDs" in and out of the academy through web chat, career panel discussions, and related events. Learn how others have leveraged their graduate education for professional success! Access to Versatile PhD is password protected for members of the Brown University community.
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
Brown is a member of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, an association of more than 650 biotechnology companies, universities, academic institutions and others dedicated to advancing cutting edge research. This enables those in the Brown community to access workshops, courses, networking opportunities, discounts, and more. Explore their website for more information and membership benefits.
Research Mentoring
Advance Clinical and Translational Research (Advance-CTR) provides links to resources for postdocs looking for research mentorship.
Office of Women in Medicine and Science
The Office of Women in Medicine and Science supports trainees through a dedicated program of professional development events.
Center for Computation and Visualization
Center for Computation and Visualization (CCV) CCV provides computing infrastructure, consulting, and support to the Brown Community. CCV offers drop-in sessions for the CCV’s visualization services, questions about Brown’s research computing resources (Oscar, Stronghold, Globus) and help with any high-performance computing (HPC) issues you might have.
Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning offers postdocs and junior faculty four year-long Teaching Certificate Programs designed to help participants develop a reflective teaching practice, improve their effectiveness as an instructor and prepare for careers in higher education. Space is limited, so register early if you wish to participate offers postdocs and junior faculty teaching orientation programs, several teaching and learning events including several levels of teaching certificates.
External Resources
- National Postdoctoral Association
- Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs
- Interfolio - Credential Service Offers individuals one central place to store their most important documents, while also providing the means to distribute these materials to any institution
- HHMI - Lab Management - Resources for the Development of Early Career Scientists (Includes link to book "Making the Right Moves")