The University encourages its employees to use and develop their talents. We try to ensure that you, as a postdoc, have the opportunity to flourish – both in your research field and in your personal development. As such, the University offers plenty of opportunities to take part in internal training programmes .

After your postdoc period, you will embark upon the next step in your career. A career in academia is not a given for everyone, so it is important that you start thinking about your next step in good time. Here in Leiden, you can make use of the University’s professional career guidance services  and coaching, for which you will receive a personal invitation via e-mail. These support services are free of charge for postdocs. 

Discuss your options with your supervisor, and don’t be shy! Leiden University has a responsibility to contribute towards your development.

Online learning environment for PhDs and postdocs

As a PhD candidate or Postdoc, you can enter a HRM Learning & Development training course. You can register via the online learning environment, which you can find via the Service portal or via the registration link on the training pages. In this online environment, you have access to an overview of all HRM Learning & Development training courses for young researchers, your training history, your certificates and more.

Do you have questions about the online learning environment? On the web page Courses offered - Leiden University, you will find Quickguides to guide you through the most important functions. Is your issue not listed here? In this case, you can contact HRM Learning & Development.