Office of Faculty Affairs
Resource page for faculty, non-faculty academic appointments, staff, and visitors, highlighting the core competencies of Harvard Chan School’s Office of Faculty Affairs.
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Professional Development
The Harvard Chan School provides postdoctoral fellows and research associates with opportunities for professional development through grant, research, and writing courses, as well as workshops for preparing both academic and non-academic job search materials during the academic year. Below is a list of courses and additional resources for career support.
Current Workshops and Panels
Navigating the Academic Job Search with Harvard Chan Postdoc Alumni | Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 7 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | Online/Virtual
Join our panel discussion to hear from HSPH postdoc alums on their experiences navigating the academic job search.
Harvard Chan Emerging Researcher Exchange
Wednesday, October 14 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | Online/Virtual
This cohort-based program brings together MS/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to share research, exchange feedback, and build connection.
From Postdoc to Principal Investigator: Leading a High-Functioning Research Group
Mondays, October 19 and November 2 | 3:00 – 5:00pm | Online/Virtual
The series is designed to help you develop the leadership and people management
skills essential for running a research program.
Becoming a Resilient Scientist
Tuesdays, October 20 or Thursdays, October 22 | Online/Virtual
Apply to participate in HCC PATHFINDER’s Small Discussion Groups accompanying the NIH Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series.
PATHFINDER First-Author Journal Club: Urmila Jagtap, PhD
Tuesday, October 20 | 12:00 – 12:25pm | Online/Virtual
Join our First-Author Journal Club series with Urmila Jagtap, PhD.
Harvard Chan Emerging Researcher Exchange
Wednesday, November 18 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | Online/Virtual
This cohort-based program brings together MS/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to share research, exchange feedback, and build connection.
Harvard Chan Emerging Researcher Exchange
Wednesday, December 9 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | Online/Virtual
This cohort-based program brings together MS/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to share research, exchange feedback, and build connection.
Harvard Chan Emerging Researcher Exchange
Wednesday, February 10 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | Online/Virtual
This cohort-based program brings together MS/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to share research, exchange feedback, and build connection.
Harvard Chan Emerging Researcher Exchange
Wednesday, March 10 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | Online/Virtual
This cohort-based program brings together MS/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to share research, exchange feedback, and build connection.
Harvard Chan Emerging Researcher Exchange
Wednesday, April 7 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | Online/Virtual
This cohort-based program brings together MS/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to share research, exchange feedback, and build connection.
Harvard Chan Emerging Researcher Exchange
Wednesday, May 5 | 1:00 – 2:00pm | Online/Virtual
This cohort-based program brings together MS/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to share research, exchange feedback, and build connection.
Regularly Planned Courses and Workshops
- Writing Clearly and Concisely (4 Sessions)
- Getting a K Award: An Overview
- Specific Aims
- Designing a Course That Meets Your Goals
- A Strategic Approach to Finding Funding and Building Your Research Portfolio
- Writing Academic Job Application Documents Series (2 Sessions)
- NIH Loan Repayment
- How to Plan for a Successful Postdoc Experience
- Writing Public Health Research (4 Sessions)
- Writing a Resume for Jobs Outside Academia
- Getting a K Award
- Specific Aims