The Postdoc Journey:  A perspective from the halfway point?

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This document outlines Tiffany Timbers' career journey from completing her PhD in neuroscience to her current postdoctoral fellowship. It describes her background, current position in Michel Leroux's lab at Simon Fraser University, and future career plans. Her primary plan (Plan A) is to obtain a tenure-track assistant professor position in biology or neuroscience. Her backup plan (Plan B) is to become a data scientist. The document discusses how her postdoc is preparing her for both plans through research experience, grant writing support, career training programs, and networking opportunities. It also outlines criteria for potentially shifting focus from Plan A to Plan B.

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The Postdoc Journey: 
A perspective from the halfway point?
Tiffany A.Timbers, Ph.D. , Banting Postdoctoral Fellow
Leroux Lab, Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Simon Fraser University
1

Biography
Previous:
• 2001 - 2005 
B.Sc. in Biology, Carleton University (Ottawa, ON)
2

Biography
Previous:
• 2001 - 2005 
B.Sc. in Biology, Carleton University (Ottawa, ON)
• 2005 - 2012 
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)  
Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory
2

Where am I going next?
Plan A:  
TenureTrack Assistant Professor (Biology/Neuroscience) 
4

Where am I going next?
Plan A:  
TenureTrack Assistant Professor (Biology/Neuroscience) 
Plan B:  
Data Scientist (any ﬁeld)
4

Plan A - How am I going to get there?
• Publish papers
5

Plan A - How am I going to get there?
• Publish papers
• Get a fellowship
5

Plan A - How am I going to get there?
• Publish papers
• Get a fellowship
• Network
5

Plan A - How am I going to get there?
• Publish papers
• Get a fellowship
• Network
• Create on online presence
5

Plan A - How am I going to get there?
• Publish papers
• Get a fellowship
• Network
• Create on online presence
• Create an stellar application package and apply for jobs
5

How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan A:
6

How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan A:
• Outstanding supervisor (Michel Leroux) and research group, as
well as an extremely supportive Department (MBB)
6

When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)?
7

When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)?
Possible exit ramps from Plan A:
7

When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)?
Possible exit ramps from Plan A:
• Gap of > 2 years in publishing papers
7

When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)?
Possible exit ramps from Plan A:
• Gap of > 2 years in publishing papers
• 6 months before I run out of Fellowship funding
7

How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan B:
8

How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan B:
• Data-intensive postdoc research project
8

How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan B:
• Data-intensive postdoc research project
• Volunteer work with Software Carpentry
8

How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan B:
• Data-intensive postdoc research project
• Volunteer work with Software Carpentry
• Job search, networking and self-marketing training  
(APEX program)
8

9
Postdoc at  
SFU
Plan A: 
Professor
Plan B: 
Data Scientist

10
Thank-you's
Supervisor
Michel Leroux, Ph.D.
Lab members
Victor Jensen, Ph.D.
Chunmei Li
Christine Kondratev
Catrina Loucks, M.Sc.
Kwangjin Park, M.Sc. 
and many others!
Funding 
Banting
CIHR
Extra-helpful mentors in MBB
Lynne Quarmby, Ph.D.
EstherVerheyen, Ph.D.
Other extra-helpful people
Jackie Amsden, M.A. (DGS, SFU) 
Sue Hampton, M.A., Ed.D. (DGS, SFU) 
Don Moerman, Ph.D. (Zoology, UBC) 
Kiran Soma, Ph.D. (Psychology, UBC) 
Catharine Rankin, Ph.D. (Psychology, UBC)
JayneYack, Ph.D. (Biology, Carleton)

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The Postdoc Journey:  A perspective from the halfway point?

1. The Postdoc Journey:  A perspective from the halfway point? Tiffany A.Timbers, Ph.D. , Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Leroux Lab, Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Simon Fraser University 1

2. Biography 2

3. Biography Previous: 2

4. Biography Previous: • 2001 - 2005  B.Sc. in Biology, Carleton University (Ottawa, ON) 2

5. Biography Previous: • 2001 - 2005  B.Sc. in Biology, Carleton University (Ottawa, ON) • 2005 - 2012  Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)   Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory 2

6. Biography Previous: • 2001 - 2005  B.Sc. in Biology, Carleton University (Ottawa, ON) • 2005 - 2012  Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)   Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory Current: 2

7. Biography Previous: • 2001 - 2005  B.Sc. in Biology, Carleton University (Ottawa, ON) • 2005 - 2012  Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)   Molecular Mechanisms of Learning and Memory Current: • 2012  Postdoctoral Fellow, Depart. of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry,   Simon Fraser University   How do we sense the environment? 2

8. 3

9. Where am I going next? 4

10. Where am I going next? Plan A:   TenureTrack Assistant Professor (Biology/Neuroscience)  4

11. Where am I going next? Plan A:   TenureTrack Assistant Professor (Biology/Neuroscience)  Plan B:   Data Scientist (any ﬁeld) 4

12. Plan A - How am I going to get there? 5

13. Plan A - How am I going to get there? • Publish papers 5

14. Plan A - How am I going to get there? • Publish papers • Get a fellowship 5

15. Plan A - How am I going to get there? • Publish papers • Get a fellowship • Network 5

16. Plan A - How am I going to get there? • Publish papers • Get a fellowship • Network • Create on online presence 5

17. Plan A - How am I going to get there? • Publish papers • Get a fellowship • Network • Create on online presence • Create an stellar application package and apply for jobs 5

18. Plan A - How am I going to get there? • Publish papers • Get a fellowship • Network • Create on online presence • Create an stellar application package and apply for jobs • Prepare for interview(s) 5

19. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan A: 6

20. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan A: • Outstanding supervisor (Michel Leroux) and research group, as well as an extremely supportive Department (MBB) 6

21. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan A: • Outstanding supervisor (Michel Leroux) and research group, as well as an extremely supportive Department (MBB) • Grant writing support from Dept. Grad Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows (Deena Colburn) and Research Grant Facilitator   (Theresa Kitos) 6

22. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan A: • Outstanding supervisor (Michel Leroux) and research group, as well as an extremely supportive Department (MBB) • Grant writing support from Dept. Grad Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows (Deena Colburn) and Research Grant Facilitator   (Theresa Kitos) • Career guidance and job search training from APEX program 6

23. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan A: • Outstanding supervisor (Michel Leroux) and research group, as well as an extremely supportive Department (MBB) • Grant writing support from Dept. Grad Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows (Deena Colburn) and Research Grant Facilitator   (Theresa Kitos) • Career guidance and job search training from APEX program • Job application peer working groups for postdocs (Jackie Amsden, Dept. Grad Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows) 6

24. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan A: • Outstanding supervisor (Michel Leroux) and research group, as well as an extremely supportive Department (MBB) • Grant writing support from Dept. Grad Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows (Deena Colburn) and Research Grant Facilitator   (Theresa Kitos) • Career guidance and job search training from APEX program • Job application peer working groups for postdocs (Jackie Amsden, Dept. Grad Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows) • Practice job talk series (SFU’s Postdoctoral Fellow Association) 6

25. When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)? 7

26. When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)? Possible exit ramps from Plan A: 7

27. When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)? Possible exit ramps from Plan A: • Gap of > 2 years in publishing papers 7

28. When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)? Possible exit ramps from Plan A: • Gap of > 2 years in publishing papers • 6 months before I run out of Fellowship funding 7

29. When might I execute Plan B (Data Scientist)? Possible exit ramps from Plan A: • Gap of > 2 years in publishing papers • 6 months before I run out of Fellowship funding • Unforeseeable change(s) in life circumstances/priorities 7

30. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan B: 8

31. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan B: • Data-intensive postdoc research project 8

32. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan B: • Data-intensive postdoc research project • Volunteer work with Software Carpentry 8

33. How my postdoc at SFU is preparing me for Plan B: • Data-intensive postdoc research project • Volunteer work with Software Carpentry • Job search, networking and self-marketing training   (APEX program) 8

34. 9

35. 9 Postdoc at   SFU

36. 9 Postdoc at   SFU Plan A:  Professor

37. 9 Postdoc at   SFU Plan A:  Professor Plan B:  Data Scientist

38. 10 Thank-you's Supervisor Michel Leroux, Ph.D. Lab members Victor Jensen, Ph.D. Chunmei Li Christine Kondratev Catrina Loucks, M.Sc. Kwangjin Park, M.Sc.  and many others! Funding  Banting CIHR Extra-helpful mentors in MBB Lynne Quarmby, Ph.D. EstherVerheyen, Ph.D. Other extra-helpful people Jackie Amsden, M.A. (DGS, SFU)  Sue Hampton, M.A., Ed.D. (DGS, SFU)  Don Moerman, Ph.D. (Zoology, UBC)  Kiran Soma, Ph.D. (Psychology, UBC)  Catharine Rankin, Ph.D. (Psychology, UBC) JayneYack, Ph.D. (Biology, Carleton)  

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