Career Development

The Graduate Life Office and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning offer a series of workshops in the Teacher Development Program. It is a free, non-credit series specifically for graduate students to develop classroom and instructional skills, held each Fall and Spring Semester.  Limited space is available to postdocs to attend. 

The Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research is a nationally recognized evidence-based mentorship training program aimed at enhancing the quality and effectiveness of mentorship in research settings and fostering a supportive, productive, and inclusive research environment.  Mentorship courses are offered each semester by Lehigh's CIMER trained facilitators.

Master the foundational elements of intellectual property to safeguard and translate your research into impactful real-world applications.

Days/times: First Wednesday evening of each month in the fall semester:

Wed, Sept 4: 6-9pm
Wed, Oct 2: 6-9pm
Wed, Nov 6: 6-9pm
Wed, Dec 4: 6-9pm

Enhance your research presentation skills and confidence by creating compelling, impactful messaging and visuals to resonate with diverse audiences. 

Days/times: Four Fridays in September:

Fri, Sept 6: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Sept 13: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Sept 20: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Sept 27: 10am-noon and 2-4pm

Translate your research into a working business model using the Business Model Canvas, Lean Startup principles, and active-learning techniques to validate assumptions and address real-world challenges.

Days/times: Four Fridays in October:

Fri, Oct 4: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Oct 11: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Oct 18: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Oct 25: 10am-noon and 2-4pm

Master building and managing diverse teams to drive research translation by exploring industry immersion, founder’s equity, vesting schedules, team member roles, performance reviews, and conflict resolution.

Days/times: Four Fridays in November:

Fri, Nov 1: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Nov 8: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Nov 15: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Nov 22: 10am-noon and 2-4pm

Lehigh has institutional memberships to NPA and NCFDD.  Register for your free account to access these incredible resources and opportunities.

CCPD provides career education and connections to support student success, but also partners with our office to support postdoctoral fellows with resources including online tools, workshops and more.

CITL offers workshops, presentations, training sessions, and facilitated discussions throughout the academic year to support faculty, staff, and students in their teaching and learning. 

We are pleased to announce a new proposal repository for Lehigh faculty and postdocs, which includes a selection of NIH, NSF, training and internal grant proposals. For those new to grant writing, reading successful proposals provides helpful guidance in the learning process.

Career Enrichment at Lehigh (CE@L) features specialized tracks of courses and individualized learning plans suited to where you are now or where you want to go. Gain new insights and skills. Focus on trends in higher education, personal growth, and more. Take your career to a new height or a totally new direction.

The Pivot-RP database covers all major funding sources for research grants, fellowships, and award.  A free Pivot account is available for all postdocs - visit this resource page to set up your account and start exploring today.

As exempt staff, postdocs are eligible to utilize this generous benefit. The Build and Enhance Skills through Training (BEST) program supports the costs associated with enrolling in noncredit educational programs. Courses must be job-related, and your supervisor must approve the expenditure and time away from work. Examples include project management; advanced Excel techniques; website design.