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transition after your postdoctoral experiences

March 13, 2026

Aditi Bapat, PhD�Luke Hoeppner, PhD

Noro Andriamanalina, PhD

Facilitated by Heidi Eschenbacher & Emily Kraeske

Support & �Training for �Research �Independence, �Development, & �Engagement

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Upcoming events with MCC Education & Training

UMN Events

March 19, 9:00 - 11:00 AM (Hasselmo)�Coffee, Bagels, & Brewing Ideas

Register by March 27 for April 7�Masonic Cancer Center Research Symposium

April 10, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (zoom)�STRIDE: How to establish a research group or lab

May 8, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (zoom)�STRIDE: How to manage your public research profiles and biosketch

Outreach Events (Email Heidi hje@umn.edu to volunteer)

  • March 25, Coffman Union�Health Professional School Expo
  • March 31, mid-day in CCRB High school lab tour “Genome Engineering Discovery Day”
  • April 15, 12:00-4:00�STEM Day at the State Capital (tabling with MCC & CAIMH)
  • April 18, 9:00-2:00, Hennepin Healthcare, American Indian Youth with Stethoscopes

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Poll (9 respondents)

What worries you most about your next transition? �(from most - least common response)

  1. funding uncertain
  2. finding a job / the job market
  3. moving to another location
  4. legal status in the country
  5. living up to expectations�

What excites you most about your next transition?�(from most - least common response)

  1. research, do what I love (new & existing)
  2. leading own research, independence
  3. more opportunities and potential
  4. Stability.
  5. Change of structure or pace

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Panelist Questions - Postdoc transitions

  1. Introductions
  2. What helped you prepare for your transition?
    • Any surprises about your new role or organization?
    • What helped you adjust?

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  • What kinds of preparations were particularly helpful?
    • What’s your favorite advice for postdocs in transition?
    • And what advice turned out to be not helpful?

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  • What helped you find a position after your postdoc?
    • Any tips to help you stand out? (i.e. networking, applications, communication, interview preparation, etc)

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Support & Training for Research Independence, Development, and Engagement

Resources and information for early career researchers in cancer

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