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Career & Professional Development

There are many career and professional development resources available at the University of Kentucky and beyond. Below are some resources specific for postdocs. Most programs organized by the following partners are open to postdocs: 

Graduate School Office of Professional Enhancement

UK Research

Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching

Stuckert Career Center

Markey Cancer Center

Office of Biomedical Education

Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship

Below are online resources for career exploration, career planning, and professional development that available to you either by institutional membership or subscription, or they are simply free to use. 

Graduate School Office of Professional Enhancement

Preparing Future Faculty

The University of Kentucky's Preparing Future Faculty Program is intended to provide professional development guidance to graduate students and postdocs who wish to explore or pursue a faculty career in higher education 

Preparing Future Faculty

GradLive!

UK GradLive! is a series of public presentations that challenge graduate, professional, and postdoctoral students and teaching assistants to showcase their research interests and teaching philosophies in clear, concise language to a general audience within a limited timeframe. 

GradLive!

GradDegree+

GradDegree+ is an avenue for graduate students and postdocs to develop and refine transferable skills highly sought by employers.  

GradDegree+

National Postdoctoral Association

The University of Kentucky is a sustaining member of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA). One of the greatest benefits is you can become an Affiliate Member of the NPA for free. Take advantage of this opportunity to help you network with other postdocs across the country and gain access to members only resources that can help further your career.

Signing up is simple: go to the NPA Join page to sign yourself up for an affiliate membership. 

As an NPA Affiliate Member, you are entitled to these benefits:

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About NCFDD

NCFDD is a nationally recognized, independent organization dedicated to supporting over 285,000 faculty, graduate students, and postdocs on their path to successful academic careers. They provide an array of resources including professional development programs, training, and mentoring support.

As an Institutional Member of NCFDD, we encourage faculty members and academic professionals from all levels to sign up for a complimentary sub-account membership. This gives you exclusive access to their expansive online resources, including an array of webinars, resources, and programs.

Activate Your Account

Activating your NCFDD account is an easy, straightforward process. Simply click on the "Activate My Account" button, enter your institutional email, and follow the instructions.

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Beyond the Professoriate

Beyond the Professoriate is the only online professional development training platform for graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and PhDs that helps them successfully transition into academic or nonacademic careers. This research-driven platform is informed by nearly a decade of experience supporting PhDs to launch new careers with their skills and training.

Beyond the Professoriate

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Imagine PhD

Free online career exploration and planning tool for PhD students and postdocs in the humanities and social sciences.

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myIDP

Free online career exploration and planning tool for PhD students and postdocs in the sciences. 

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Interstride 

Interstride is a portal that helps postdocs find jobs and internships, network with other international and globally-minded postdocs, and find immigration and career support. With Interstride you can find international-friendly jobs in the US by (1) searching for jobs by work authorization and visa type, and (2) accessing employer’s historical record of H-1B sponsorship. You can also get expert career and immigration support via (1) webinars and courses on job search strategy, employment options, and immigration pathways in the US, and (2) guides and resources crafted specially for international students and postdocs. 

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Edge for Scholars

Edge for Scholars is a community for candid conversation about life in academics.  They strategize about how to do great research, stay productive, network effectively, mentor well and be mentored, negotiate for resources, get grants, refine writing and editing, cultivate leadership skills, and achieve goals.

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Scismic

Scismic was created by scientists for scientists who are seeking life science careers. Our platform uses an intelligent matching algorithm and human support to pre-qualify you for open jobs requiring your unique set of skills and expertise. Simply create a free Scismic profile and speak to our science outreach associates for advice on entering biotech and free resume review. Find your next job at Scismic

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