Core Competencies of Postdoctoral Training at Penn

The Biomedical Postdoctoral Program's core postdoctoral competencies provide a flexible roadmap for professional growth across six essential areas: Career Exploration, Communication, Research Skills and Literacies, Leadership and Collaboration, Wellness and Belonging, and Responsible Conduct of Research. 

Through hands-on workshops, mentoring, one-on-one advising, online resources, peer-to-peer netweorking, and our exceptional research facilities postdoctoral trainees can strengthen their expertise, explore fulfilling career paths, expand their networks, support their well-being, and prepare to lead with integrity—wherever their careers take them.