Postdoc Orientation

Postdoc Orientation is offered virtually and is here to help you make the most of your postdoc experience at UF. You do not have to be a new postdoc to join an orientation session. Everyone is welcome! 

Click here to request access to the online UF Postdoctoral Orientation course.

Orientation Objectives

• Become familiar with resources available to you across campus
• Begin drafting or refine your professional development plan
• Learn about policies relevant to postdocs
• Learn about your UF benefits and speak with UF benefits experts
• Meet with UF Postdoc Association Leadership

Other Resources

Explore different career options with InterSECT Job Simulations and Informational Interviews

• MyIDP - Science Careers - Professional Development Planning Tool
• ImaginePhD - career exploration and planning tool for the humanities and social sciences
• Access UF's online Postdoc Professional Development Planning tool: stores your PDP online so you can access, edit, or download it anytime to share with your mentors. (Print version: Professional Development Planning worksheet)

Professional Development Planning Tools 

Explore different career options with InterSECT Job Simulations and Informational Interviews

• MyIDP - Science Careers - Professional Development Planning Tool
• ImaginePhD - career exploration and planning tool for the humanities and social sciences
• Access UF's online Postdoc Professional Development Planning tool: stores your PDP online so you can access, edit, or download it anytime to share with your mentors. (Print version: Professional Development Planning worksheet)