Category Archives: Career Corner

Feature articles on postdocs, career development and advancement

IMSA High School Research Mentor Information Session

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Kristene Henne

 Have you been wanting an opportunity to mentor students and explore your interest in teaching? There will be a special seminar on Thursday, July 18th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Building 201, Room 102, to share information on a program to … Read More »

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Negotiation and Influential Power Workshop

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Kristene Henne

The Postdoctoral Program Office will offer an interactive Workshop on Negotiation and Influential Power on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Building 241, Room D172. Facilitator: Joseph Bernstein, PhD, MBA, Senior Director, Financial and Grant … Read More »

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Volunteer to Organize the Annual Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Kristene Henne

Argonne National Laboratory Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium November 7, 2019 Organized by postdocs for postdocs The Postdoctoral Society of Argonne (PSA) holds a Postdoctoral Symposium every year. The 2019 Symposium will be held on November 7 at the 240 … Read More »

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Annual Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium Offers Chance for Postdocs to Shine!

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Kristene Henne

Symposium Chairperson Juan Garcia recaps the 2018 Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium and gives a nod to the 2019 Co-chairs. The Postdoctoral Society of Argonne (PSA) held the Annual Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium on November 8, 2018 at the … Read More »

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It’s National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week!

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Kristene Henne

The third week of September is a special week for postdocs. As declared by Congress, it is National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week. Since 2009, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) has sponsored this week-long celebration. NPAW grew out of National Postdoc Appreciation Day, which was … Read More »

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Lessons from the 2018 National Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference–Key Skills Are Key to Success!

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Kristene Henne

This past April, four Postdoctoral Appointees from across the Lab attended the 2018 National Postdoctoral Association Conference. This yearly event brings together postdocs, postdoctoral program administrators and leaders invested in postdoctoral development to learn the latest in issues that impact … Read More »

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Lessons from the 2018 National Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference–Know Yourself!

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Kristene Henne

This past April, four Postdoctoral Appointees from across the Lab attended the 2018 National Postdoctoral Association Conference. This yearly event brings together postdocs, postdoctoral program administrators and leaders invested in postdoctoral development to learn the latest in issues that impact … Read More »

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Postdoc Career Prep Seminar–Invention Disclosures and Your Career!

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Kristene Henne

Submit invention disclosures to obtain patent applications, enhance your CV and open opportunities The Postdoctoral Program and the Technology Commercialization & Partnership (TCP) division invite you to attend the next Invention Disclosure Lunch & Discussion for postdocs on Wednesday May, … Read More »

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Publishing Ethics and Integrity Workshop

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Kristene Henne

Elsevier Publishing Campus Presents Publishing Ethics & Integrity Sharing your research through publishing is essential to advancing your career. As an author you will have to make decisions about where, how and when to publish. Authors also have the responsibility to understand ethical boundaries … Read More »

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Postdoc career lunch

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Donna Pelkie

A two-part workshop, “Job Seeker Skills for the Private Sector” and “Career Path to RA Capital Management,” will be held on Tuesday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bldg. 402 Lower Level Gallery. Lunch is included. … Read More »

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