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Negotiating the Transition from PhD to Postdoc Part 3: Naledi Saul

In this session, you will learn how to thoughtfully choose your next job opportunity and successfully negotiate with both your current research advisor and prospective one. You will learn how to strategically apply your negotiation skills as you navigate the process of securing a job offer; deciding which job opportunity is a good fit; and transitioning out of your PhD lab to begin a new chapter in your career. You will also learn how to execute each step with intention, clarity, and confidence. 

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Session 4: Negotiating the postdoc, making a decision, and executing your PhD exit plan

This session will provide you with strategies to navigate the postdoc job negotiation process, choose the best job offer for you, and transition out of your PhD lab. (Talk recorded in November 2021)

Speaker Bio

Naledi Saul

Naledi Saul is the Director of Career and Professional Development at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She holds a Master’s of Public Management degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Spelman College. Prior to UCSF, Naledi was an Assistant Dean of Students and Assistant…

Rachel Care

Rachel Care
Dr. Rachel Care is a Program Director at the Office of Career and Professional Development at the University of California, San Francisco. There, she aids the career and professional development needs of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. She also leads postdocs through their transition into a faculty position. Rachel is passionate about supporting early-stage students….

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