Networking Opportunities
Annual Postdoctoral and Early Professional Scholars Research Symposium
The 2025 Annual Postdoctoral and Early Professional Scholars (PEPS) Research Symposium will be Tuesday, April 22nd, from 12 - 3 pm in the Atrium at the Watt Innovation Center.
Click here to access the Symposium Brochure.
To view photos from the 2025 PEPS Research Symposium, click here: https://clemson.box.com/v/PostdocSymposium2025
The National Postdoctoral Association
The NPA is a professional non-profit organization that provides a national voice for postdoctoral scholars. Learn more about how you can become a member.
Tips on Networking and Informational Interviews
Networking and informational interviews are both means to find out about career options and cultivate relationships with people who can be helpful to you professionally.
- Career Services Videos for PhDs and Postdocs - Video series from the University of Pennsylvania's Career Services
- Writing an Introductory Email - Paula Wisehart explains how to write someone you don't know (yet)
- Informational Interviewing – Tips from Clemson’s Center for Career and Professional development
Meet colleagues
- Professional Societies – Ask colleagues if there’s a local chapter of a relevant professional society.
- Talks & Conferences – Check the Clemson University Events Calendar for events of interest.
Networking
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- LinkedIn - Linkedin can be a great way to make new connections and keep track of the ones you already have. Try searching for LinkedIn groups that interest you and get involved in the discussions.
- "How to do Academic Networking: Online Edition" - Blog post by Liam McLoughlin
- "How to Build Your Network as a First-Generation Student" - Harvard Business Review
- "Networking" - Cornell University
- "The Postdoc’s Guide to Networking" - Gold Biotechnology Article
Join the CU postdocs listserv
We send out emails and are working on a newsletter that includes information about events, fellowships, and other opportunities of interest to postdocs. Members of the Clemson University community are welcome to subscribe.