Future Faculty Fellows Workshop

The goal of the FFFW is to prepare post docs to apply for academic positions in biosciences by providing resources to understand and prepare job applications, gain teaching and mentoring experience, and build communication and job-seeking skills.

This four-week series includes a one-day, in-person event on career development followed by three online sessions. The workshop will feature search committee members and faculty members both within and outside traditional university research settings.

Historically, this workshop on career development has been linked with the Science Teaching Experience Program – Working In Science Education (STEP-WISE), which is a closely mentored apprenticeship experience to learn how to teach scientifically with inclusive, demonstrably effective, student-centered pedagogies.

Postdocs have the option of attending only the Future Faculty Fellows Workshop or both the workshop and STEP-WISE. Registration for STEP-WISE opens in the summer.

Save the Date!

2025 Future Faculty Fellows Workshop Dates:

  • Thursday, May 8 (in-person)
  • Thursday, May 15 (virtual)
  • Thursday, May 22 (virtual)
  • Thursday, May 29 (virtual)

Applications

The application for 2025 Future Faculty Fellows Workshop will open February 2025. 

Historically, this workshop on career development has been linked with the Science Teaching Experience Program – Working In Science Education (STEP-WISE), which is a closely mentored apprenticeship experience to learn how to teach scientifically with inclusive, demonstrably effective, student-centered pedagogies.

Postdocs have the option of attending only the Future Faculty Fellows Workshop or both the workshop and STEP-WISE. Registration for STEP-WISE opens in the summer.

Workshop Topics:

Workshop topics include:

  • Demystifying academia
  • How to write research, teaching, and diversity statements
  • Preparing for your interview
  • Careers outside of research universities
  • Understanding search committees
  • New Faculty Panel
  • Mentorship
  • Department Chairs panel

Important Facts:

  • The workshop is free and open to any postdoctoral fellow in their second year or beyond from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Allen Institute, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, and Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
  • Includes both interactive presentations and discussions
  • Sessions will not be recorded to promote interactive discussion and insider tips for academic success
  • The workshop is directed by Dr. Chet Moritz, Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, and by Dr. Rosana Risques, Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

For more information on the workshop, please contact somevent@uw.edu

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