Being a postdoc at IMB

• Career talks & events, where you will meet various representatives from local biotech & pharmaceutical companies who will inform you about the skills required for a successful career outside of academia
   
• Company site visits, during which you will discover the various career paths within the organisation and network with professionals in R&D in industry
   
• Career mentoring sessions with invited speakers who are leaders in their fields in academia or in R&D in industry. Through these discussions, you will learn more about potential career options and how you can successfully develop your future career
   
• Yu can also choose an internal or external co-mentor among senior scientists working on topics relevant for your research, who will guide you through your academic development and prepare you to lead your own team
   
• You will have the opportunity to meet with IMB’s scientific & non-scientific directors and talk with them about your career plans inside or outside academia
   
• Members of IMB’s Scientific Advisory Board can advise you on your academic career path and on how to become a group leader

All postdocs in the IPPro can also benefit from IMB's Career Development Programme, a 2-year programme offering tailored career training and support:

• Individual Development Plan (IDP) to assess your skills and values.
• Meetings with IMB's Professional Development Office to review your IDP and set SMART goals.
• One-on-one career mentoring with your chosen career mentor, to guide you in your career path.
• Workshops & career events to develop relevant skills.
• Peer-meetings and on-site visits at companies to learn about other career paths and strenghten your professional network.