A postdoctoral training program for impactful careers in stem cell biology

项目摘要 加州大学伯克利分校干细胞生物学研究所(IBSC)建议为5名研究员提供博士后培训计划 每年(4个NICHD，1个UCSC赞助)培养博士后研究员，以便在PRO- 将干细胞研究转化为终生健康益处的会议。实习生获得为期两年的资助。 培训期间，包括对人类正常和不正常发育的严谨研究 干细胞背景和个人量身定制的职业发展计划，为学员准备学术或生物医学- 科技行业的工作机会。该计划是为了回应研究表明，结构化的指导和 有针对性的职业技能建设改善职业结果，增加学员留在SCI的动机- 专注于职业，尤其是女性和少数族裔博士后。 跨学科培训计划的核心是在24名教员的实验室进行指导性研究。 成员(经验丰富的和新的导师)，分别属于六个部门：分子，细胞和发育生物学- 生物分子工程；化学；微生物学与环境毒理学；应用数学； 电气与计算机工程专业。所有被接受参加这个培训计划的导师都有充足的干细胞 NICHD重点领域的研究项目，并有很强的科学记录。所有导师将定期收到 指导培训和新教师将与经验丰富的导师配对。学员还将选择共同导师来 支持他们实现职业目标。 受训者以队列的形式进入该项目，并在导师实验室进行研究。第一年，博士后 还将参加正式培训，包括拨款撰写、负责任的研究工作和 提高再现性。在第二年，该计划提供了一些额外的培训和实践机会 增强领导力、指导、创业精神和沟通能力。参与是定制的 每个学员的职业目标，并将由研究导师和共同导师指导。 该计划由内部执行委员会管理，并由外部顾问监督 冲浪板。外部遴选委员会对计划申请者进行审查和排名，以获得计划的任命。 一个创业委员会将就为对工业感兴趣的研究员设计的计划方面提供建议 事业。计划管理通过季度反馈来监控培训进度和计划成功， 通过导师和博士后的年度项目审查，以及通过记录 以前的实习生。 该计划旨在提高员工的工作满意度、工作效率、员工保留率和职业成就 博士后研究员。UCSC积极支持拟议的培训结构，这反映在 为这一计划提供了大量的机构支持。

Project Summary The Institute for the Biology of Stem Cells (IBSC) at UCSC proposes a postdoctoral training program for 5 fellows each year (4 NICHD, 1 UCSC sponsored) that prepares postdoctoral fellows to take on leadership roles in pro- fessions that translate stem cell research into life-long health benefits. The trainees are sponsored for 2-year training periods that encompass rigorous research focused on normal and abnormal human development in a stem-cell context and individually tailored career development plans to prepare trainees for academic or biomed- ical industry jobs. The program was developed in response to research showing that structured mentoring and targeted career skill building improve career outcomes and increase the motivation of trainees to remain in sci- ence-focused careers, especially women and minority postdocs. The core of the interdisciplinary training program consists of mentored research in laboratories of 24 faculty members (seasoned and new mentors) belonging to six departments: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biol- ogy; Biomolecular Engineering; Chemistry; Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology; Applied Mathematics; Electrical and Computer Engineering. All mentors accepted into this training program have well-funded stem cell research programs in NICHD focus areas and have strong scientific records. All mentors will receive regular mentoring training and new faculty will be paired with seasoned mentors. Trainees will also select co-mentors to support reaching their career goals. Trainees enter the program as a cohort and perform research in a mentor laboratory. In year 1, postdocs will also take part in formal training including grant writing, responsible conduct of research, and methods for enhancing reproducibility. In year 2, the program offers a number of additional training and practical opportunities that enhance leadership, mentoring, entrepreneurial, and communication skills. Participation is customized to each trainee’s career goals and will be guided by research mentors and co-mentors. The program is administered by an Internal Executive Committee and overseen by an External Advisory board. An External Selection Committee reviews and ranks program applicants for appointment to the program. An Entrepreneurship Committee will advise on program aspects designed for fellows with interest in industry careers. Program administration monitors training progress and program success through quarterly feedback, through annual program reviews by mentors and postdocs, and by documenting the career development of former trainees. This program is designed to improve the job satisfaction, productivity, retention, and career outcomes of postdoctoral fellows. The proposed training structure is supported enthusiastically by UCSC, as reflected in the substantial institutional support for this program.