OPA Professional Development Resources

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Mental Health & Wellness

As academics, we face constant challenges, such as major grant deadlines, important presentations, and publication rejections, which can lead to burnout. It is essential to equip ourselves with the necessary knowledge, skills, and healthy habits to manage stress and allow time for recovery. It is important to maintain good physical and mental health while remaining meaningfully engaged in our work. We have compiled a list of useful resources to help you stay motivated and avoid burnout. 

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Soft Skills & Enrichment

Beyond their expert knowledge and technical skills, it is also important for scientists to equip themselves with soft skills, which are also crucial success factors for their careers such as improving collaboration and team productivity. These are some useful resources to help you get started.

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Career & Development

Postdoctoral fellows have multiple career paths to explore. You could reflect on the aspects you would like to incorporate into your future career and learn about the potential career options. Seeking guidance from your mentor or an Individual Development Plan can help you create a successful long-term strategy for postdoctoral training while considering your interests and values for a smooth transition into your preferred career.

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Career Portals

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Training Portals

Most jobs are dynamic, constantly changing, and adapting as the field grows. Hence it is important to upgrade your skills and broaden your skill expertise to stay relevant and improve your career prospects.

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Teaching

For postdoctoral fellows interested in education, here are some resources to enhance your pedagogy skills and help you get started on your teaching journey.
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