Welcome to Postdoctoral Affairs
The mission of Postdoctoral Affairs is to enhance, support, and promote postdoctoral training at the university.
University Postdoctoral Association (UPDA)
Postdoctoral Affairs works very closely with the Utah Postdoctoral Association (UPDA). The UPDA is an independent advocacy organization started by, run by, and operated for the postdocs at the University of Utah.
Events
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Aug 27
Thursday
12pm - 1pmNew Postdoc Orientation - August 2026
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Sep 02
Wednesday
2pm - 3:30pmEntrepreneurship for Postdocs and Grad Students
Gould Auditorium (M LIB)
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Sep 07
Monday
Labor Day
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Sep 22
Tuesday
10am - 11am[NPAW] Immigration and Visa Options for Postdocs
Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
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Sep 22
Tuesday
12pm - 1pm[NPAW] NPAW Postdoc Lunch
Our Goals
To administer, monitor, and support University of Utah postdoctoral scholars
To serve as the central resource office for postdoctoral issues
To provide career services, career counseling, and professional development programs for postdocs
To develop a sense of community for postdocs in the larger University community
To serve as a resource for principal investigators and faculty