Office of Postdoctoral Education

- Research Overview
- Research at UNMC
  As a leader in ground-breaking research, UNMC has over 1,400 active projects in numerous areas of emphasis.
- Research Facilities
  State-of-the-art facilities enable UNMC postdocs to work in a technologically enhanced research environment.
- Resources for Researchers
  You’ll have access to internal experts, as well as external resources, to ensure you are equipped with the right tools to succeed.
- Funding Opportunities
  Here are a few other funding sources to explore if you need to supplement or replace funding from your PI.
- Distinguished Scientists
  Our researchers are the best and brightest from all over the world, working tirelessly to discover treatments and cures.
- Employment Overview
- Current Job Openings
  View a list of current employment opportunities as a UNMC postdoctoral scholar.
- Salary & Benefits
  We value our postdocs, so we offer competitive wages and generous benefits.
- Mentoring
  Discover what you should think about when choosing a mentor and what to expect from your experience at UNMC.
- Postdoc Timeline
  Here's an outline of what you should be doing at various stages in your postdoc time at UNMC
- Resources for Current Postdocs
  Current UNMC postdocs have access to a variety of key resources across campus, as well as a postdoc handbook.
- Training & Career Development Overview
- Workshops & Webinars
  Our professional development seminars are designed to build skills that you can use inside and outside the lab.
- New Postdoc Training
  Postdoctoral scholars are required to complete three programs in their first year at UNMC.
- Certificate Program
  Our certificate programs help you develop and demonstrate tangible skills outside of the lab.
- Teaching Fellowship
  UNMC and MCC have partnered to offer postdocs an opportunity to build valuable teaching experience.
- Community Overview
- Current Postdoc Directory
  Meet our postdocs, who come from all over the country and the world.
- Life in Omaha
  The Omaha metro offers plenty of options to accommodate your lifestyle.
- Networking & Support Communities
  We want to make sure our postdocs feel welcomed and supported throughout their training time.
- Wellness at UNMC
  From our on-site fitness facility and counseling programs to campus events, UNMC encompasses wellness in everything we do.
- International Postdoc Support
  The Office of Global Engagement offers numerous services to support international scholars, including immigration and visa sponsorship.

Career Timeline

Get advice on what you should be doing at various stages in your training at UNMC.

Stages of Your Postdoc Career

Attend all required training from UNMC Human Resources
Complete postdoc orientation.
Start to hone transferable career skills that you can use in future jobs:
- Attend workshops and seminars from the Office of Postdoctoral Education and other campus entities.
- Begin to work toward the certificate programs.
Understand that your postdoctoral training extends beyond the lab. UNMC is a global research institution with extensive resources including the:

Continue to prepare for an independent career:

Explore grant opportunities
Work with your mentor to publish and present at conferences
Use your annual review to assess your career goals
Refine your skills for the next stage of your career by attending workshops and seminars
Complete our certificate programs

Start the next stage of your journey:

Research funding opportunities
Find new collaborators by using Research Nebraska
Update your online presence (LinkedIn, etc.) to reflect your postdoc experience, including skills, publications, accomplishments, etc.
For questions about your visa or immigration status upon separating, contact the Office of Global Engagement
Search for a job:
- UNMC jobs
- Science Careers (for jobs in science and technology)
- BioNebraska (a listing of life sciences jobs, as well as provides career resources)
- National Postdoctoral Association

Additional Resources

How to build a scientific career
Information and advice from Nobel Prize winners
Writing an effective academic CV
How to create a curriculum vitae that is compelling, well-organized and easy to read
CV, Cover Letters and Negotiating for a Job
Resources by Columbia University
Making the Right Moves
A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty

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