Upcoming Events and Training

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) and the Postdoctoral Association (PDA), along with our campus partners, have created a robust and systematic career and professional development training program for UIC postdocs, consisting of a variety of seminars, workshops, courses, facilitated small groups, opportunities for self-directed professional development, and the Annual Postdoc Career Development Symposium. For a full description of training offered at UIC, visit the Career and Professional Development page and see our summary of professional development events, here!

Apr 16 2025

Department of Defense Support for American Innovation: From Past Paradigms to Current Opportunities for University Research

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm America/Chicago
Virtual
Apr 17 2025

YFIS: Leading and Managing Medical Research Projects in the Biotech/Pharma Industry

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
College of Medicine Research Building COMRB 4175
Apr 22 2025

“Where Can I Look for Private Sector Research Funding?”: Understanding How to Work Effectively with the UIC Corporate and Foundation Relations Office (Session 1)

Tuesday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm America/Chicago
Virtual
Apr 23 2025

PDA Seminar: U.S. Immigration Options for International Postdocs and Researchers

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm America/Chicago
Apr 24 2025

“Where Can I Look for Private Sector Research Funding?”: Understanding How to Work Effectively with the UIC Corporate and Foundation Relations Office (Session 2)

Thursday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm America/Chicago
Virtual
Apr 24 2025

Postdoc Association Monthly Meeting

Thursday, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Zoom
May 1 2025

Lighten Up Your Research: Postdoc 5-Minute Lightning Talks

Thursday, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
May 1 2025

Bimonthly Postdoc Happy Hour

Thursday, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Embassy Public House
May 8 2025

New Postdoc Orientation

Thursday, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Zoom
May 12 2025

RCR Workshop Series for Postdocs and Faculty: Safe Research Environments - 05/12/2025

Monday, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
1043 ERF (Engineering Research Facility - 1st floor)