A reality of being a postdoc is that you can’t (or shouldn’t!) be a postdoc forever. The links below offer some help for those of you in the transition period.

In addition to the resources below, check out these pages:

• New Postdocs

• Representation – United Academics

• International Postdocs

• Funding/Grants

• Fellowship Transition

• Mentorship

• Applying to Jobs

ACADEMIA

Edge for Scholars is a useful resource for success in Academia, tackling topics such as mentoring, effective communication, and funding opportunities. Consider registering as a member to receive their newsletter highlighting recent useful posts!

Burroughs Wellcome Fund offers information about the transition on staffing labs and giving talks in a series of development guides. In the 2014 installment, science writer Karyn Hede interviewed researchers for their advice on setting a good foundation, developing research and teaching statements, networking, securing independent funding, and avoiding common mistakes.

The TT job search advice aggregate is technically a blog post, but the author updates it with links to other blog posts about everything creating an effective CV, application packages, phone interviews, job talks, and negotiating a job offer.

OUTSIDE OF ACADEMIA

Versatile PhD offers information in careers outside of academia. In addition to forums and job listings, they have on-line panels to answer questions in specific areas.