Postdoctoral Scholar Handbook
Your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about your postdoc training at UNMC.
Postdoctoral Training Information
Employment Information
Training
Postdoc Office Resources
Additional Resources
Key Contacts
Career Development
- UNMC Postdoc Office workshops and seminars
A repository of past training events we've held for our postdoc scholars on topics in writing, wellness, diversity, career development and more - How to build a scientific career
Information and advice from Nobel Prize winners - Writing an effective academic CV
How to create a curriculum vitae that is compelling, well-organized and easy to read - CV, Cover Letters and Negotiating for a Job
Resources by Columbia University - Making the Right Moves
A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty
Writing & Publishing
- Writing assistance from experts at the Writing Center @ UNMC
- Helpful tools like Grammarly, EndNote and more
- Grant Resource Library with resources for writing competitive grant applications
- Purdue Online Writing Lab for citation guidelines, writing tips and more
- Writing workshops by the Office of Postdoctoral Education
- Postdoc Library Liaison
Policies & Procedures
Technology & Online Portals
- Tech Support
UNMC Help Desk (ITS) is your first stop for all technology-related questions. - Firefly
Use this portal for personnel topics such as vacation, sick time and other benefits. - Canvas
This portal gives you access certificate programs, mandatory training, etc. - Email on Mobile Devices
See instructions on how to set up your work email on your personal device. - UNeVal
This portal is where you will complete your annual evaluations. - REDCap
The Research Electronic Data Capture is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases.
Free Affiliate Membership to NPA
As members of UNMC's postdoctoral community, you're eligible for a free affiliate membership in the National Postdoctoral Association, an invaluable resource providing the latest information on national issues and policies, professional and leadership development, and resources for international scholars.