Pathway 2 Postdoc (P2P) Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
About P2P
We are excited about your interest in postdoctoral training at UT Southwestern. We prioritize creating an environment that empowers scholars to explore their research interests and tailor their scientific training according to their unique career trajectories.
The P2P workshop is crafted to guide you through the essential aspects of a postdoc experience at UT Southwestern. This short, three-hour, virtual program offers prospective postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to gain insight into our research landscape, the structure of our postdoctoral program, life in Dallas, and provides a unique opportunity to network with UT Southwestern faculty and current postdocs.
We hope you will join us for this virtual event!
Key Elements of the Workshop
- Hear an overview of the postdoctoral programs at UT Southwestern
- Navigate through UT Southwestern's research landscape
- Explore professional development opportunities
- Get a glimpse of Dallas life for postdocs
- Receive firsthand accounts from current postdocs
- Review instructions for the application process
All graduate students with an interest in physical, chemical, computational, or biomedical sciences, especially those within one year of graduation, are strongly encouraged to register.
P2P Program Agenda
- 11–11:05 a.m. Welcome
- Rueyling Lin, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Biomedical Research Recruitment & Advancement - 11:05–11:35 a.m. Postdoc Training Highlights
- Deirdre Brekken, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs - Leah Banks, Ph.D.
Director of the Graduate Career Development Office - 11:35 a.m.–12:25 p.m. UT Southwestern: Where Young Scientists Innovate and Thrive
- Faculty panel, moderated by Dr. Rueyling Lin
- 12:25–12:40 p.m. Break
- 12:40–1:30 p.m. Postdoc Perspectives: Why UT Southwestern and Life in Dallas?
- Postdoc panel, moderated by Tamia Harris-Tryon, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Immunology
- 1:30–2 p.m. Next Steps and Q&A
- Dr. Deirdre Brekken & Dr. Rueyling Lin
P2P Faculty Panelists
Professor of Pharmacology
Professor of Molecular Biology
Director of the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute
Associate Professor of Molecular Biology
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Physiology
Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Chief of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism, Director of Children’s Medical Center Research Institute’s Genetic and Metabolism Disease Program, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Biochemistry, Co-Director of Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Chemistry and Cancer Program
MatchMeMentor
Embarking on an exciting journey of discovery begins with finding your ideal mentor. To help you on your path, UT Southwestern is proud to provide our customized MatchMeMentor (M3) service to connect aspiring postdocs with our outstanding faculty members who are eager to mentor young researchers. M3 functions as an academic matchmaking platform, using advanced algorithms to align your research interests, expertise, and career aspirations with an ideal mentor. You will receive notifications highlighting your top matches, empowering you to initiate contact for further information or even request virtual interviews.
How It Works
- Register for the M3 service and complete your profile.
- Receive five mentor matches selected for you by our algorithm, factoring in your interests, expertise, and career aspirations.
- Choose your match! Review mentor profiles to select the matches you'd like to meet.
- Meet up. Schedule virtual interviews using the platform.
- Stay in touch! Whether you are ready to interview for a postdoc research role or are still exploring, you can connect with your mentor matches at your own pace.
