Postdoctoral Education

November 9, 2009

Spotlight on Science - Negotiation Skills and Strategies for PhDs: How to Get What You Want and Need

Debra Behrens, PhD
PhD Career Counselor
Career Center
University of California-Berkeley

You’ve got the offer. How do you negotiate effectively to get the salary you deserve? This session offers guidance useful in virtually all negotiating circumstances, and specialized advice for PhDs in the sciences and engineering. Learn the top five secrets of successful negotiators, how to leverage your strengths, and create a win-win situation.

Time: Noon-1PM
Location: H1210/1230/1250

(A light lunch will be provided)

Please RSVP to Catie Bauer by 11/5/09.

Office of Postdoctoral Education and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

November 16, 2009

Spotlight on Science - Transitions: From Academic Science to Pharma Industry Science

Robert Kernstock, PhD
Senior Scientist
Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Science
Astellas Pharma Global Development

Time: Noon-1PM
Location: H1210/1230/1250

(A light lunch will be provided)

Please RSVP to Catie Bauer by 11/12/09.

Office of Postdoctoral Education and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

December 14, 2009

Spotlight on Science - Work/Life Balance: Finding What Works for You

Brianna Blaser, PhD
Project Director, Outreach Program
Science Careers/AAAS

This seminar intends to help you effectively manage a work/life balance that allows you to succeed in your career and have time for your family and your life outside the workplace. Learn more about what work/life balance means in today's busy workplace, how to assess your time management needs, and how to make the most of your time at work and at home.

Time: Noon-1PM
Location: H1210/1230/1250

(A light lunch will be provided)

Please RSVP to Catie Bauer by 12/10/09.

Office of Postdoctoral Education and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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