Postdoctoral researchers move science and the scientific enterprise forward. The Zuckerman Institute provides postdocs with an enriched research environment to advance their scientific training and support their professional growth, and enhanced institutional support that complements the research training received from their main advisor. Postdocs are encouraged to be active members of their training community, build a professional network, and participate in the many workshops and seminars that support their growth and training as future leaders in science. This includes:
Career and professional development opportunities for early career neuroscientists, including access to materials, databases, classes, workshops, and individual and small group sessions - some in partnership with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Early Career Research and departments in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Specialized grant application and fellowship support from the Institute's dedicated pre-award and research development team.
A vibrant community with scientific and recreational clubs, regular lecture series and symposia, meetings with faculty and external speakers, opportunities to present work in progress, and other community building events and activities offered exclusively to trainees at the Institute.
Exclusive postdoctoral fellowships (see below), supported in part by the Institute’s gifts and grants.
Opportunities to participate in public programs organized by the Institute, including volunteer and paid opportunities to share your science with K-12 students, teachers, and members of the public.
The Hub: A dedicated internal community website for searching, promoting, and collaborating across teams and labs. Additional details about many of the programs, events, and initiatives described above are accessible to current Zuckerman Institute employees, postdocs, and students affiliated with the Institute’s PIs.
If you are a current postdoc at the Zuckerman Institute, visit The Hub for more information. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please reach out to [email protected].