Other Career Resources at Columbia

This semester long course at CUIMC covers ethical research practices and avoiding research misconduct, and satisfies the NIH NRSA RCR training requirements. The course is offered each Spring and Postdoctoral Trainees are invited to audit the course: Responsible Conduct of Research and Related Policy Issues

Some professional development training sessions hosted through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are open to Postdocs and Associate Research Scientists. The schedule of relevant classes and workshops can be found on the OPA Calendar. A full listing of events can be found on the GSAS Calendar.

Columbia Technology Ventures facilitate the translation of academic research into practical applications and support research, education and teaching at Columbia by generating funding for the University and facilitating partnerships with industry where appropriate. They also educate and serve as a resource for the Columbia community on matters relating to entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and technology commercialization. A list of events hosted by CTV, which are open to the Columbia community, can be found here.

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) partners with faculty, students, Postdocs, Associate Research Scientists, and colleagues across the University to support excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. The CTL is committed to advancing the culture of teaching and learning for professional development, curricular enhancement, and academic support through its programs, services, and resources.

Postdocs and Associate Research Scientists can take CTL courses and workshops free of charge here, or access CTL's Approaching the Academic Job Market modules. 

Through CTL, Postdocs and Associate Research Scientists also have access to CIRTL, a network offering many resources to assist in teaching initiatives.

The Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research enables researchers to connect with support at any and all stages of clinical and translational research. 

Columbia Library supports research and teaching at Columbia by fostering critical literacies and skills for everyone from first-year undergraduates to faculty looking to sharpen their skills. From primary source collections to computational research methods, our expert staff are here to help incorporate library resources into your work. We work with faculty to develop workshops and training that directly support Columbia courses and projects.