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National Postdoc Appreciation Week

September 21-25, 2026. Celebrating 150 years of the U.S. postdoc position. Event details coming soon.

Flyer for National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Latest Postdoctoral events

Learn more about upcoming events from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Sep 21
09:00 AM Social Events
Sep 22
09:00 AM Lectures & Seminars
Sep 22
03:30 PM Professional Development
Sep 23
11:00 AM Professional Development

Give kudos!

Highlight your postdoc here! Say thank you, give a shoutout, post a pic, etc.

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Benefits and salary information

Understand your compensation working as a postdoc at the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ and find helpful Human Resources information.

Benefits and salary
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Individual Development Plans

Create your required IDP in order to partner with your advisor to discuss goals, develop a plan for success and handle challenges along the way. 

Individual Development Plans
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Travel awards

Supporting postdocs' professional development by providing reimbursement for activities that directly enhance the individual's professional growth.

Travel awards

Connecting postdocs to resources across campus

Campus information Links to helpful information about life on campus including maps, parking, research resources and safety.
Campus information
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Career resources View job boards, access development tools and tips for success.
Career resources
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Funding opportunities Discover opportunities for postdocs to compete for fellowships from a variety of sources including federal agencies, foundations, institutions, and the University.
Funding opportunities
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Professional Development Workshop Series Discover and register for workshops held on campus that help develop key skills.
Workshop calendar
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We're ready to welcome you to our Pack!

Search our Workday database for postings advertising open postdoctoral opportunities.

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Hiring guidelines & mentoring plans

Connecting you to the Human Resources information necessary to quickly and efficiently hire and on-board your postdoc, as well as a plan and tools to help you be the best mentor possible. 

Faculty Resources

The Graduate School

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs operates within the Graduate School, under the supervision of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Markus Kemmelmeier. We develop, oversee, and manage policies relevant to postdoctoral scholars, and serve as a platform to address issues relevant to postdoctoral scholars.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works closely with the Graduate School to provide events and funding opportunities. Visit the Graduate School for additional resources and information.

The Graduate School