Information for Prospective, Current and New Medical College of Wisconsin Postdocs

View the Postdoc Handbook (PDF)

An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a career development tool for postdocs. Each postdoc should independently conduct an IDP assessment and discuss the outcomes with their PI. These discussions should be initiated by the postdoc and should occur several times per year.

An excellent resource for IDP development is linked below and was established in collaboration with Dr. Phil Clifford, former MCW Associate Dean of Postdoctoral Education. IDP Development Resource (Science Careers)

New Postdoctoral Fellow Checklist (PDF)

Immigration website/resources at MCW are available on InfoScope. (network access required)

Immigration questions? Email careers@mcw.edu.

Any alleged violation of the standards of appropriate behavior should be handled in the following manner:

• First, every attempt should be made to resolve the matter directly with the other party.
• Second, if further action is required, the Postdoctoral Fellow may file a formal report with the Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Education or contact the Ombuds Office.
• For current Postdoctoral Fellows, an additional resource for navigating concerns is available on MCW’s intranet. Please note, access requires a username and password.

Responsible Conduct of research training is mandatory for NIH supported grants and programs. Please ensure you have had the proper training and that it is documented.

Responsible Conduct of Research Training is an Institutional requirement enforced by the NIH. RCR is a requirement of your employment at MCW to complete training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). RCR offers instruction on the basics of conducting scientific research with integrity. You must complete this online course within 2 weeks of your MCW start date. Your employment is contingent upon this completion.

To Access The Course:

• Go to D2L
• Enter your unique Username and Password
• Click the drop down menu “Select a course” (upper left corner of the page)
• Select “Post-Doc Training in Responsible Conduct of Research – PostDoc_RCR”

Refresher RCR Training Requirement:

After initial training, any student, postdoctoral fellow, or faculty researcher receiving support from the NIH is required to participate in periodic RCR refresher training. The Office of Postdoctoral Education hosts an identified RCR Refresher Training twice annually in April and October. These seminars will consist of 1 hour of didactic content followed by 1 hour of roundtable discussion, equating to 2 contact hours of training per seminar. Attendance is required at four seminars over four years, or one seminar per year, to satisfy the eight contact hours mandated by NIH training requirements.

For more information on the RCR Policies and Procedures, please visit the Responsible Conduct of Research Training

• The Compact is a document that outlines important aspects of the postdoc-PI relationship. It should be read by both the postdoc and his/her PI, and they should discuss it together.
• View Compact Between Postdoctoral Appointees and Their Mentors (PDF)

Mental Health Resources for Postdocs (PDF)

• COVID-19 Travel Guidelines for International Postdoctoral Fellows (PDF)
• International Scholar Pre-Arrival Handbook (PDF)
• National Postdoctoral Association Onboarding Guide (PDF)
• United States Post Office Movers Guide
• Utilities and Other Services Links (PDF)
• Voter Registration Information
• Wisconsin Driver License Information

ADVANCE: From Postdoc to Faculty (PDF)

ADVANCE Syllabus (PDF)