Postdoctoral Training
Write Your Next Chapter in Science
Sanford Burnham Prebys provides rigorous scientific training, networking opportunities, workshops and professional development events in a robust, invigorating environment located in the heart of the Torrey Pines Mesa.
Workshops
As a graduate student or postdoc, you have the opportunity to attend career and professional development workshops and events designed to further enhance your education and research training, and prepare you to successfully transition to the next stage in your career.
In partnership with faculty and postdocs, the Office of Education, Training & International Services provides a workshop portfolio to cover an array of scientific career and professional development topics, including but not limited to:
- Fellowship and manuscript writing
- Career exploration, networking, and preparation
- Individual development and career planning
- Teaching and mentoring
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Responsible conduct of research
Torrey Pines Leadership Development Programs at Sanford Burnham Prebys
Although many leadership courses provide participants with skills applicable to multiple career paths, personal style preferences can affect the way individuals approach problems and interact with colleagues and team members. In turn, this can impact their leadership effectiveness.
Established in 2015, Sanford Burnham Prebys developed a comprehensive leadership development program for postdocs and early-career PhDs. In 2022, a second program was established for alumni to further their leadership development. These programs provide participants with valuable insights into how their innate motivations and preferences, and associated behaviors, can influence how they communicate and collaborate with others and ultimately impact their career satisfaction and enhance their leadership effectiveness.
Sanford Burnham Prebys Science Network (SBP-SN)
The Sanford Burnham Prebys Science Network (SBP-SN) brings together postdoctoral scientists and graduate students at Sanford Burnham Prebys to foster social and professional networking and bonds among young researchers at the Institute, other institutes on the Torrey Pines Research Mesa and across the country. SBP-SN is an integral component of the Sanford Burnham Prebys education and training experience.
Throughout the year, SBP-SN hosts social and scientific activities to, including the annual Postdoc Symposium, annual Sanford Burnham Prebys Career Day, Institute Happy Hours and Vendor Shows, Off-Site Social Events and Visits to Local Biotech Companies.
In addition, SBP-SN partners with the Office of Education, Training, & International Services to co-sponsor professional development workshops.
Current Postdoctoral Training Opportunities
Check out our current postdoctoral training opportunities.
