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Student / Postdoctoral Resources

Resources for Graduate Students

Biological Resources:

Computational Resources:

  • Bioinformatics
    HealthLinks/Health Sciences Libraries UW Bioinformatics information and resources.
  • Computer Courses
    University of Washington computer training.

Career Development:

  • American Association of Immunologists listing of U.S. & international postdoc opportunities
  • BIO CAREER CENTER – jobs resource just for scientists
    • Bio Career Center is a leading job resource for life scientists.
    • The jobs board contains only jobs requiring life sciences master’s degrees, PhDs and MDs.
    • Only students, alumni, postdocs, and residents from Consortium Schools may use the Jobs Board. 
    • Consortium schools include UW, Stanford, Berkeley, Vanderbilt, Cal Tech, U Penn, and a few others.
    • The jobs board currently includes several hundred positions
    • It’s free for users!
  • Science Careers
    ScienceCareers is the source for advancing careers in science. Search for jobs, career fairs, resume database and more. Employers can post job openings and view resumes. Updated daily.
  • Graduate School Professional Development offers workshops and information aimed at helping you succeed within graduate school and beyond
  • Nature
    This site is a gateway to all Nature-titled journals and sites for all levels of visitors.
  • CareerBuilder.com
    CareerBuilder® is the fastest-growing recruitment powerhouse connecting employers with the right talent and professionals with the right jobs
  • BioSpace
    Excellent information about careers in science and a widely used search engine for job postings in
    biotechnology nationwide.
  • Science next-wave
    Science's career development resource for scientists.
  • Employment Links for the Biomedical Scientist
    A guide to online employment and career links for the Biomedical Scientist.
  • United States Department of Agriculture
  • University of Washington Bioscience Career Seminars
    A seminar series presenting speakers with alternative careers in science.
  • University of Washington Center for Career Services
    On-campus office with personalized career development services, such as resume building, mock interviews, and salary negotiations. Free to enrolled students and low cost (currently $30) for postdocs and alumni. Also, provide Dependable Strengths workshops for scientists interested in making a career change or exploring non-traditional science careers.
  • Re-envisioning the Ph.D.
    A clearinghouse of information and dialogue on doctoral education.
  • Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association
    Pacific Northwest trade group for biotechnology companies. The site has job postings and general information about local companies.

Training Courses:

  • Animal Training
    Information for researchers and instructors using animals in their work.
  • Laboratory Training
    Classes offered by the University of Washington Department of Environmental Health and Safety.
Funding Opportunties:

Sandra L. Clark Immunology Education Fund
(Word document - 106K)

Immunology Training Grant Applications:

Predoctoral Application Form (due August 1, 2011)
(PDF document)

Postdoctoral Application Form (due 12 noon on April 21, 2011)
(PDF document)

Postdoctoral Resources

The UW Office of Postdoctoral Affairs website contains useful information regarding postdoc events, teaching, mentoring, compensation and benefits, career and job planning, as well as links to the UW Postdoctoral association and the National Postdoc Association.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Mailing List: please subscribe to be sure you receive notices of events and other information for postdocs

UW Postdoctoral Association: Socialize and network with other postdocs and junior faculty at the UW, and get information about resources and support available to postdoctoral fellows

Professional Development Resources for both grad students and postdocs offered through the graduate school

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS

The Department of Immunology is home to more than 75 post-doctoral trainees, who come from wide-variety of backgrounds but share a common interest in the immune system. If you are interested in post-doctoral opportunities with faculty members of the department, we encourage you to contact them directly. You may find a description of research interests, current post-doctoral trainees and contact information in the faculty section of this web site. If you have general questions about post-doctoral opportunities you may email us (immgrad@u.washington.edu).

Check directly with department in which you are interested.

American Association of Immunologists -for U.S. and international postdoctoral positions

 

Updated 4/1/11

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