GWPA Bylaws
National Postdoc Association
The GWPA is a sustaining member of the National Postdoc Association (NPA). GW Postdocs therefore have access to a free 'Affiliate' membership with the NPA. This membership offers access to many resources for networking and professional development. For more information, and to register for membership, visit the NPA website.
The NPA also collects data about postdocs and their experiences. Check out the results of the 2017 National Postdoc Survey here.
Resume and CV Development:
- NIH Guide to Resumes & Curricula Vitae
- American Institute of Physics, Physics Today: CV Template
- AAAS: tips for a successful CV
- GW Center for Career services: types of resume
- GW College of Professional Studies: resume & cover letter guide
- US Department of Labor: Tips for Writing a Federal Resume
Professional Skills:
- LinkedIn Learning: Online video tutorials on career development, communications, media skills, and more
- National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN): hosts career development webinars, online platform to connect with potential mentors in your field
Jobs and Fellowships:
- NIH Listserv announcing job opportunities available for scientists, researchers, clinicians, and public health officials. The jobs are located in the DC metro area and are mostly federal positions, with a focus on the NIH.
- Other NIH Listservs When you first visit you will be prompted to create a password. Once you have registered you will be able to search the publicly available listservs for keywords of interest (e.g. 'Jobs').
- District of Columbia government job listings
- ORISE fellowships (FDA)
- NRC programs (NIST) at the National Academies
Research Funding:
- Research Matters Funding Announcements (biomedical focus)
- Fellowships for Trainees (biomedical focus)
- CFR database (maintained by GW Corporate and Foundation Relations)
- Create your own PIVOT funding alert:
Resources to prepare a good presentation:
- Center for Career Services Public Speaking Presentation: download pdf of presentation
- TedTalks on storytelling
- The Moth audio recordings of professional and amateur storytellers
- The Story Collider Podcast stories about science
- Article: The Neuroscience of Storytelling
- Article: How to be Unforgettable
- Book: Advanced Presentations By Design: Creating Communication that Drives Action
- Book: Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond
