EMBO Lab Leadership for Postdocs
A leadership course for scientists at the postdoctoral career stage. Enhance your skills to supervise students, work effectively with the head of your lab, and prepare for your own transition into running a team.
Why this course is for you
If you are ready to develop your skills as a postdoc supervising students, or ready to take the next step to run your own lab, then this course is for you. We will help you apply the new tools and theory directly to your challenges.
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Navigating difficult conversations
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Leading without formal authority
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Dealing with unclear expectations
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Handling conflict and competing priorities
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Working towards independence
Choose from the menu below whether you’d like to explore courses in 2026 or 2027 for more information, prices, and availability.
Applying newly learned skills from this course made an impact on my leadership style, bringing me closer to my aspirations and people around me!
Jorune Sakalauskaite | Postdoc
Vilnius University
The EMBO Lab Leadership course is essential for anyone in leadership or supervisory roles in academia and industry. After completing it, I immediately expressed more empathy towards my colleagues. I found that focusing on active listening and clearly communicating my feelings and needs helped deescalate difficult situations effectively.
Yoel A. Klug | Postdoc
University of Oxford
This course challenged my perspective and equipped me with tools to handle conflict and navigate power dynamics in the lab. Feeling confident & empowered in my work environment!
Babukrishna Maniyadath | Postdoc
University of Southern Denmark
EMBO Lab Leadership at your Institute
If you have a group of leaders that you would like to train together – maximising the benefit of the course by creating supportive, professional relationships between them in addition to building their leadership skills – then we’re happy to come to you! Find out how…