Table 5.
Online career development tools for ECRs.
| Platform | Associated organization | Goals | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Development Plan (IDP) | Science Magazine Careers section | Assists trainees and ECRs in generating career goals and research objectives [32] | https://myidp.sciencecareers.org/ |
| Career Development courses and Webinars | American Society for Cell Biology | Offers numerous career development courses, workshops and programmes. | https://www.ascb.org/career-development/ |
| OITE careers | Career services centre of the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education | Responds to frequently asked questions and offer guidance for career planning | https://oitecareersblog.od.nih.gov/category/career-options-series/ |
| National Postdoctoral Association | United States National Postdoctoral Association | Offers guidance to prospective and current postdocs | https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/default.aspx |
| Teaching resources | Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning | Offers resources for advancing the teaching of STEM disciplines in higher education | https://www.cirtl.net/ |