SPRING 2010
Postdoctoral Professionalism Series
Immigration Options After Your Postdoctoral
Training
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
3-5 pm
Location: S100 Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical
Science Tower
Presenters: David Bryan Clubb, MA, University of
Pittsburgh
Suzanne B. Seltzer, Partner, Klasko, Rulon,
Stock, & Seltzer, LLP
The presentation will address a number of
immigration considerations relevant to postdocs.
It will include both issues relating to
non-immigrant visas, such as J-1 waivers, H-1Bs
for industry, and the O-1 visa, as well as
discussions of various pathways to permanent
residency. The goal of the presentation is to
provide postdocs with an overview of their
various options, and alert them to processing
times, backlogs, and other potential pitfalls.
Advancing to an Academic Position:
Being Prepared for the Job Market
Thursday, February 18, 2010
3-5 pm
Location: S100 Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower
Presenter: Christopher S. Martin, PhD
University of Pittsburgh
Preparing a Successful NRSA Application
Please Note Date Change:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3-5 pm
Location: S120 Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower
Presenters: TBA
Capitalizing on NIH Funding: Opportunities for
Early Stage Investigators
Thursday, April 22, 2010 3-5 pm
Location: S120 Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower
Presenter: Nancy Desmond, PhD
National Institute of Mental Health
FALL 2009
Postdoctoral Professionalism Series
Pitt Postdoc INTRO2009
Maximizing Your Postdoctoral Success:
An Orientation to a
Full Academic and Social Life in Pittsburgh
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
3-5 pm
Location: S100 Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical
Science Tower
Opening Remarks: Arthur S. Levine, MD
Senior Vice Chancellor for
the Health Sciences
Dean, University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine
Hosts: The Office of Academic Career Development
(OACD)
and the University of
Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Association
(UPPDA)
Join your colleagues, meet senior
administrators, and become acquainted with the
rich resources at your disposal as a new member
of the University and Pittsburgh communities.
Effective Communication in the Professional Environment
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
3-5 pm
Location: S100 Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical
Science Tower
Presenter: R. Kevin Grigsby, MSW, DSW
Senior Director of Organizational Leadership
Development Association of American College
Polishing Your CV and Resume:
Being Prepared for the Job Market
Thursday November 12, 2009
3:00-5:00 pm
Location: S120 Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical
Science Tower
Presenter: Robert Milner, PhD
Director of the Junior Faculty
Development Program
Professor of Neural and Behavioral Sciences
Pennsylvania State University College of
Medicine
Planning Pilot and Exploratory Studies
to Advance Your Research
Please note that the day and time of this workshop has been changed.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
8:30-10:30 am
Location: S120 Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical
Science Tower
Presenter: Charity G. Moore, PhD, MSPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Center for Research on Health Care Data Center
University of Pittsburgh
