PULSE has been specifically designed to connect early-career researchers with opportunities and skills that support long-term career sustainability across sectors. To meet this goal, the PULSE training program has been developed using the European Competency Framework for Researchers (ResearchComp). As such, being or hosting a PULSE postdoc has specific requirements that differ from some traditional postdoctoral training programs.
By the end of the PULSE program, all PULSE postdocs are expected to be able to demonstrate foundational to intermediate competencies in all ResearchComp areas, and advanced to expert competencies in at least one competency area of interest.
This website provides updated information as the PULSE Training program is deployed, and is intended primarily for PULSE postdoctoral fellows, but also for their group leaders, the PULSE consortium, and anyone who would like to follow the training!
The PULSE Training & Career Development Committee can be reached at pulse.training@scilifelab.se
Current status
Welcome!
We were thrilled to welcome Cohort 1 of PULSE at the recent Kick Off for Postdocs and PIs. We hope that you are getting settled into your new lab environments and that the administrative tasks of moving to another country aren’t too much of a challenge!
As a reminder, this fall you need to schedule your first annual committee meeting with your PI, any cosupervisors or additional mentors you have, and the Local Training Representative for your university.
Important Dates
| December 15, 2025 |
Deadline to submit first PCDP report |
| January 23, 2026 |
First TST Webinar (afternoon, time TBD) |
| March 10-13, 2026 |
PULSE Annual Meeting - Uppsala |
