Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Career and Professional Development
Career and professional development are important aspects of your postdoctoral training. OSU’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) offers programs and resources to help you maximize your postdoctoral experience.
Career Development Resources and Programs
Individual Development Plans
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a useful resource that helps postdoctoral scholars clarify their career objectives and outline steps to reach them. While there's no universal format, the following tools can guide you in beginning the process.
Institutional Memberships
The University sponsors the several memberships, free to all OSU postdocs. Use your OSU email address to sign up for these memberships.