Postdoctoral Mentoring
Career development and professional growth through training, mentoring and networking opportunities.
UT Dallas has a wide range of resources that help postdoctoral scholars improve their skills. For additional information, refer to the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Core Competencies Resources guide.
Research
Laboratory: Advanced laboratory techniques and experimental design.
- Responsible Conduct of Research Training, Other Research Skills
- Research Core Facilities
- UT Dallas Office of Research and Innovation
Grant Writing: Planning, organizing, and managing research projects, including budgeting and resource allocation. Writing competitive grant proposals to secure funding.
Communication
Scientific Writing: Writing research papers, reviews and book chapters for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Presentation: Delivering clear and engaging presentations at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Public Engagement: Communicating science to the public through various media and outreach activities.
Teaching and Mentoring
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students and supervising junior researchers.
Professional
Networking and Collaboration: Building and maintaining professional relationships within and outside your field. Working effectively with interdisciplinary and international teams.
- UT Dallas Postdoctoral Association
- UT Dallas Young Professionals Employee Resource Group
- UT Dallas Women Employee Resource Group
- National Research Mentoring Network
Time Management: Prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and balancing multiple projects.
Career Development
Career Planning: Setting goals, exploring options and developing a career trajectory.
- UT Dallas Career Center Resources & Tools
- NPA: Developing a Postdoc Career Development Plan
- NPA: Guide to Postdoc Timeline
- Creating an Individual Development Plan
Job Application Skills: Preparing CVs, cover letters and job applications and performing well in interviews.
Negotiation Skills: Negotiating job offers, salaries and other professional opportunities.
Wellness
Understanding how to make the most of your time as a postdoc.
Contact Us
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Dr. Francesca Filbey, Senior Associate Provost for Faculty Success and program director.