The goal of Future Faculty Fellows Workshop is to prepare postdocs to apply for academic positions in biosciences by providing resources to understand and write 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. Sessions are led by experienced faculty from the UW School of Medicine, partner institutions, and workshop alumni. Faculty presenters have experience both within and outside of 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.
2025 Workshop Dates
- Thursday, May 8 (in-person)
- Thursday, May 15 (virtual)
- Thursday, May 22 (virtual)
- Thursday, May 29 (virtual)
Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for 2025 Future Faculty Fellows Workshop. The deadline to register is March 31, 2025, or when capacity is reached. We anticipate this event will have a waitlist, so please register early!
Workshop Topics:
- 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
- Light bites and lunch will be provided
- 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