Career Resources

These webpages are intended to be used by not only Jefferson postdoctoral fellows, but Jefferson’s graduate students as well. The majority of programs are open to anyone at Jefferson, except the Intramural Professional Development Programs which are open only to faculty and postdoctoral fellows. The individual career counseling is open to JCGS postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Please write to Lisa Kozlowski if there are other items that you would like to be included on this webpage.

Also see “Seminars & Training” for more professional development opportunities.

CAREER PATHS FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS SEMINAR SERIES

Throughout the academic year, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provides up to seven career seminars. These seminars are given by PhD or MD scientists that have gone into a variety of careers from academia to industry to non-traditional, such as writing and venture capital. Some of the speakers have been alumni from Jefferson. Go to the Events Calendar for upcoming events. Past career seminars are also listed. All are welcome to attend these events.

Dr. Kozlowski, Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs, is always open to suggestions for speakers or career topics. If you have a suggestion or know of someone that you would like to come speak, please contact Dr. Kozlowski by e-mail or at 215-503-5750.

CAREEER SURVIVAL SKILLS

In addition to learning about a variety of career paths, postdoctoral fellows need to enhance their career skills, such as networking, resumé writing, presentation, and interviewing. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs hosts both internal and external speakers on these topics. See the Events Calendar for upcoming seminars and access previous seminars through the link below.  All are welcome to attend these events.

Previous Career Survival Skills Seminars

INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELING

Dr. Lisa Kozlowski, Assistant Dean in the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, offers individual career counseling to both postdoctoral fellows and PhD graduate students. She will advise you on the whole job search process. This includes discussions on self-assessment, information on career paths, contact information for those in the fields, and resume/CV and cover letter review.

HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING PROGRAMS

Some examples of the programs are "Dealing with difficult people," "Dynamic presentations," "Powerful proofreading," "Before and after maternity leave" and much more . . . . A booklet of courses is sent around in September and January. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will also send out an announcement with appropriate classes for postdocs noted.

INTRAMURAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Through the generosity of the Office of Faculty Affairs in the Jefferson Medical College, these faculty development programs are open to both faculty and postdocs. Workshops have included grant writing, negotiation skills, teaching techniques, and computer skills such as searching PubMed and using bibliographic software. Please note that class sizes are limited.

CAREER BOOKS

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has worked with the Scott Library to buy the science career-related books listed here. All these books are now available to be checked out of the library.

JOB LISTINGS

Job listings can be found in a multitude of places. Job listings can be found in a multitude of places. Please look under the following for a listing of websites.

• Academic Job Links

• Government Job Links

• Industry/Non-Traditional Job Links

Additionally, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs e-mails job listings several times a month. If you have not received these e-mails, please send your e-mail address to Dr. Lisa Kozlowski.