Saturday 13 June, 2026
Please ensure your phone is fully-charged to be able to scan your QR code at registration. If you require translation services, you must also bring your own set of fully charged headphone as there will be no available headphones on-site. A light breakfast will be available in the morning as we settle in before we start the day.
Dr. Camille Rousseau is a Heart & Stroke and Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellow in the Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Centre at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). Her research focuses on identifying patient- and clinician-prioritized research questions related to the brain-based implications of heart failure, as well as developing a digital mapping tool to bolster patient-oriented research at UOHI....
This panel explores how to identify the skills, experiences, and networks needed for your desired career and how to intentionally shape your postdoc to develop them. Panelists will shed light on how to build a professional development plan, seek mentorship strategically, leverage institutional resources, and communicating strengths to employers.
Postdocs often navigate a unique set of challenges: unclear employment status, limited access to benefits, intense research expectations, and the emotional pressures of short-term contracts and high uncertainty. These challenges can affect well-being, productivity, and long-term career progression. This panel will address the realities of the postdoc experience, including mental health, work-life balance, adapting to new work cultures, and understanding how to professionally advocate for your...
Industry careers offer impactful, innovative opportunities for postdocs but the transition can feel unfamiliar. This panel will focus on understanding the industry landscape, the skills employers value, and the pathways that commonly lead researchers into industry roles. Subjects discussed will focus on how to translate academic research into business-relevant language, crafting an industry-ready resume, how to engage in effective networking and interview prep.
Many postdocs discover meaningful, impactful careers outside the traditional academic or industry pathways. This panel seeks to highlight the breadth of alternative careers, such as science communication, research administration, nonprofit work and more. Postdocs will hear about how to evaluate which paths align with their strengths, what hiring processes look like, and how to present their academic expertise to employers in new sectors.
