Welcome to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
The mission of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is to enhance, support, and promote postdoctoral training at the university.
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University Postdoctoral Association (UPDA)
The Office of 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 22
Thursday
Postdoc Career Development Series - Cover Letters and Application Statements Workshop
Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB)
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Aug 29
Thursday
New Postdoc Orientation - August 2024
Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB)
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Sep 02
Monday
Labor Day
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Sep 17
Tuesday
From the Desert to Mountains: Launching Your Academic Career
Zoom
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Sep 19
Thursday
Second Annual Career Panel for Social Science Postdocs
Zoom
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