Professional Development

Responsible for organizing the Professional Development sessions at SfRBM in addition to facilitating the Mentorship Program

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Karina Ckless, Ph.D.
SUNY Plattsburgh
kckle001@plattsburgh.edu

Eva Nozik Grayck, MD
University of Colorado
eva.grayck@ucdenver.edu

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

The Professional Development Sessions are offered during SFRBM's Annual Meeting and are tailored for both junior and mid-level investigators.

SfRBM 2019 Sessions

  • Navigating Power Dynamics in Science
  • Transitioning from Non-Tenure Research to Academic Tenure Track Positions & Alternative Careers
  • Grant Review Section
  • How to Publish a Strong Paper in Redox Biology and Avoid Fatal Errors/Rigor in Redox Methods

SfRBM 2018 Sessions

  • AMA (Ask Me Anything)
  • Grantsmanship Workshop
  • In the Land of -omics
  • Not Enough Hours in the Day - aka How to Say No!

SfRBM 2017 Sessions

  • Science Policy
  • Speed Mentoring
  • Visual Arts
  • Winners Never Quit: How to Deal with Failure

SfRBM 2016 Sessions

  • Developing Business and Entrepreneurial Skills
  • Teaching while also Running a Research Program
  • How to be the Boss – Effectively Managing People and Leading a Productive Research Team
  • How to Find the Best Lab for Your PhD and Post-Doctoral Work

SfRBM 2015 Sessions

  • The Interview Chalk Talk: Dos and Don'ts
  • An Academic Career in Undergraduate/Teaching Institutions
  • Grant Writing Beyond The Research Plan
  • What to Do with All the Ph.Ds? Alternate Career Paths

SfRBM 2014 Sessions

  • Team Science: Overcoming the Challenges of Multidisciplinary Research Teams
  • First Impressions: Presenting Your Science and Yourself - The “Elevator Pitch"
  • NIH Mock Study Section
  • Changing Roles: Moving From the Bench into Administrative Positions

Professional Development Resources

Individual Development Plan (IDP)
An IDP can help establish your career priorities and goals and provides a successful tool to discuss your progress with your mentor. Many funding agencies and Universities require for post-docs and trainees to complete an IDP as part of the training process.

More Information

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Additional Resources for Training and Career Development