Postdoctoral Fellow Programs

Postdoctoral fellows are valued members of the wide-ranging research efforts at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). Over recent years, several programs have been initiated to enhance the academic environment and to improve the training of postdoctoral appointees. At RWJMS, postdoctoral fellows meet each month, with lunch provided, to hear about the research studies of one of their peers. This is an opportunity for the postdocs of different departments to meet one another and to hear about each others' studies. It is a prime opportunity to practice a job seminar or get feedback regarding ongoing studies. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to hone skills for clearly presenting research to those whose studies are unrelated. Every five months or so there is a special topic relevant to current and future careers in science. It is relatively informal and brimming with spirit from the postdocs on our campus. A list of recent seminars can be found at: http://www.umdnj.edu/opaweb/events/seminar_series.htm

In the spring of 2001, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) was created with the overall objective of further improving the quality of advanced training for our fellows. The OPA website, at http://www.umdnj.edu/opaweb, provides a rich array of information and resources for postdocs at the University, including a listing of positions available, career development tools, and University policies and services.