Upcoming Events and Training
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Intro
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!
Upcoming Events
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)