The Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs (OUPA) recognizes the powerful impact that effective mentoring relationships have on the postdoctoral training experience. Brown University faculty members can find information about mentoring a postdoctoral scholar on this page.
Postdoctoral Affairs
Mentoring
Expectations for Mentors
- Empower postdocs to work independently in directions that will enhance their career prospects.
- Counsel postdocs on career options and assist them where appropriate in finding employment after Brown
- Provide postdoc(s) with an annual written performance evaluation that includes a summary of the postdoc's activities and accomplishments over the past year; this evaluation can serve as a guide to improve performance and as the basis for future recommendations.
- Consider consulting the AAMC Compact Between Postdoctoral Appointees and their Mentors for setting expectations at the start of the postdoctoral appointment.
- Review the AAMC ATORT resource for additional guidance on establishing a supportive training environment.
Mentoring Resources
The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning offers resources to help postdocs build successful mentoring relationships. The Individual Development Plan also provides regular opportunities for mentoring conversations.
The National Postdoctoral Association offers excellent resources and guidelines for developing mentorship plans.