2006 Trainee Symposia on
"Transition from Postdoc to Jr. Faculty: Surviving the Initial Years"
(sponsored by the Trainee Advisory Committee)
Organizers:
Rudy M. Ortiz, Ph.D. (Unversity of California, Merced)
Ryan W. Bavis, Ph.D. (Bates College)
With a growing number of quickly developing postdoctoral fellows ready to enter the academic job market, the transition from a postdoc to a Jr. faculty position may be the most critical stage for trainees, especially with the incessant ticking of the tenure clock ringing in the ears of a newly appointed Jr. faculty member. This session that will address a few critical issues associated with that transition period, such as negotiating a contract (including salary and start-up funding), setting up a lab and prioritizing time.
The session will include oral presentations by invited speakers at different stages in their careers followed by a round-table discussion led by the speakers.
Presentations (see audio and PowerPoints from each presentation below)
Negotiating a Faculty Position: The Do’s and Don’ts
L. Gabriel Navar, Ph.D. (Tulane University Health Science Center)
Navigating the Maze of a New Lab Setup
Karie Scrogin, Ph.D. (Loyola University Medical Center)
Down the Road to Funding: Getting That First Grant
Ann Schreihofer, Ph.D. (Medical College of Georgia)
Juggling the Responsibilities of a Young P.I.: Insights From Personal Experience
Sean Stocker, Ph.D. (University of Kentucky)