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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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