Optimizing the Postdoc-Advisor Relationship: Advice from Faculty & Postdocs
Tuesday, February 06, 2018 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Singleton Auditorium, 46-3002
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Registration link.
Learn from faculty members and fellow postdocs how to maximize the mentor-mentee relationship during the postdoctoral period and beyond. A postdoc is "engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored advanced training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue his or her chosen career path," per NIH.
- How can you help ensure that your supervision and mentoring are as productive as possible?
- How can you be an effective mentor throughout your career?
In this panel, seasoned postdocs and dedicated faculty will share their experience and perspective. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice from the panel. MIT postdocs, graduate students, and other MIT community members are welcome.
Panelists:
- Nancy Kanwisher, Walter A Rosenblith Professor, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
- Wasifa Jamal, Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
- Francisco Martinez, Research Scientist, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (formerly a postdoc)
- Nir N. Shavit, Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering
Moderator:
Bob Dolan, Assistant Director, Career Services, MIT Postdoctoral Scholars
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