Crafting Your Postdoc Path: Why Pursue One & How to Design It

Are you approaching a place in your PhD where you're considering doing a postdoc? Deciding whether or not to pursue a postdoctoral position is not always a simple decision. Determining if it aligns with your long-term career goals requires careful consideration. A postdoc is typically a short-term research role that serves as a bridge between doctoral studies and a full-fledged scientific career. Choosing between an academic and industry postdoc can significantly shape your professional trajectory. Understanding the differences in lab culture, research focus, and career implications is key to making an informed decision.

In this webinar, Emily Ackerman, PhD, from Harvard Medical School, and Maryam Majeed, PhD, from Allen Institute for Brain Science, will share their experiences as academic and industry postdoctoral scholars, respectively. They will discuss the unique opportunities and challenges each path offers. Aligning your postdoc choice with your interests, career goals, and preferred work environment is crucial for a fulfilling experience. This webinar aims to equip you with the insights and tools needed to move forward—or at least help you start developing your own strategy.

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About the STEM Workforce Issues Webinar Series
Advances in biomedical research depend on scientists from diverse backgrounds across all career sectors—industry, academia, government, and beyond. Recent data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) demonstrate that the biomedical research workforce landscape is rapidly changing, and scientists are increasingly pursuing careers beyond academia. To address this shift, FASEB is launching a webinar series focused on STEM workforce issues. These discussions aim to ensure PhD and postdoctoral training aligns with the broad professional opportunities within and beyond academia, strengthening the U.S. scientific enterprise by maximizing talent and career pathways.