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Industry predoc offers space to ponder the next step
“I knew I needed time to decompress after my busy college life and before starting an even more demanding schedule in grad school," Anna Crysler writes.
This week: ASBMB Lipid Research Division seminar series and webinar on competitive academic portfolios. Just added: Opportunities for postdocs and policy fellowship.
The early-decision abstract program allows researchers to receive a decision by Nov. 1. Submit yours by Oct. 12.
This week: Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week with the ASBMB! Just added: New webinars and an award opportunity.
Vahe Bandarian, chair of the ASBMB Meetings Committee, offers advice for making your abstract competitive and other tips.
With the ASBMB's new career center, you can browse jobs, post positions, have your resume critiqued and more.
Job seekers
- Search for jobs.
- Sign up for job alerts.
- Upload your résumé and get it evaluated for formatting, keywords, ATS compatibility and more.
- Get in touch with a career coach.
- Get tips on résumé writing, interview skills and networking.
Employers
- Create standard job postings for free (regular and industry members of the ASBMB).
- Choose from a variety of advertising packages to get job openings in front of the right candidates.
- Search a bank of candidate-uploaded résumé.
- Build a searchable profile to showcase your company or institution.
- Access and tailor templates for corresponding with job candidates.
Professional development opportunities
Awards and grants
The ASBMB provides numerous awards, grants and fellowships to scientists at all career stages.
On-demand events
See our archive of recorded sessions including scientific presentations and discussions on topics related to career development, education, funding and advocacy.
The Art of Science Communication
An online course that provides fundamental training in science communication.
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Nuggets of wisdom for academic job applicants
Practical tips from academics on the initial steps of the academic job application process, from navigating the job market, finding and deciphering job advertisements and preparing a competitive application for an assistant professor position.


On-demand events
See our archive of recorded sessions including scientific presentations and discussions on topics related to career development, education, funding and advocacy. More

Career tips
From building your online brand to dressing professionally, these short videos will help set you on the path to career success. More