As a postdoctoral scholar, your primary goal is to perform and publish high quality scientific research. At OHSU, in addition to your full-time dedication to research, your appointment is considered a career development position in which you will participate in skill and career training activities in preparation for a career path of your choosing. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs offers personalized career advising appointments and many additional resources and tools designed to help you at all stages of your career.

On these pages, find more information about setting research and career goals through the creation of an individual development plan, exploring and defining your career path, academic and non-academic career applications, and about the career and professional development opportunities available at OHSU.

Schedule a 1:1 career development appointment with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs by emailing opa@ohsu.edu.