National Postdoctoral Association

Join us for an interactive online summit led by the NPA, focused on breaking barriers and creating greater accessibility and inclusion in the postdoctoral community. We're diving deep into topics like (in)visible disabilities and neurodiversity to pave the way for a more inclusive future. Stay tuned for roundtable discussions featuring experts from various sectors. Let's shine a spotlight on pathways to increase accessibility and inclusion together! ⭐https://ow.ly/cMBq50TkonB // #2024AIES #NPAEquitySummit #postdocs #postdoctoralschoalrs #postdocoffices #postdocassociations #accessibility #inclusion #DEI #DEIB

🌟 Exciting news! Registration for the 2025 NPA Annual Conference is officially open! 🎉 Join us in Boston on March 21 & 22 for an incredible opportunity to network, learn, and grow with postdoc leaders. Nicholas Dirks, Ph.D., president and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences, will deliver the keynote on Friday, March 21. Don't miss out - secure your spot now and take your career to the next level! https://ow.ly/CT3z50THk8H // #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars #postdocoffices #postdocassociations #NPA2025AC #conference #networking #Boston The 2025 NPA Annual Conference is brought to you by Seattle Children's.

📅 Mark your calendars for upcoming events hosted by the NPA and our partner organizations. From job searching to skill-building workshops, we have a lineup that you won't want to miss. Visit our website's event calendar for more details and get ready to connect, learn, and grow with us! 🔗 https://ow.ly/qCvm50TQaNW // #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars #postdocoffices #postdocassociations #savethedate #webinars

The #POSTDOCket: Navigating Conferences with Confidence: Building Your Professional Network Networking can be challenging, but with the right approach, intentional preparation, an open and engaging demeanor, and timely follow-up, it can become an invaluable tool for career and professional growth. Read now! 📰🔗https://ow.ly/WIF250TMYKI // #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars #postdocoffices #postdocassociations #newsletter #NPA2025AC #networking #learningopportunity #npaconference2025 #careergrowth #professionalgrowth

Humanities PhDs at Work: Career Insights from Former Postdocs Tuesday, November 12 | 1:00 p.m. ET Hosted by SPHERE Community of Practice, this virtual panel will feature former humanities postdocs who will share their career journeys, challenges, and successes after completing their postdoctoral training. Join this event for this valuable opportunity to hear firsthand experiences and gain practical advice for shaping your own career beyond the postdoc stage. Registere here 🔗 https://ow.ly/ltEs50TNXhU // #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars #postdocoffices #postdocassociations

Cultural shock and language barriers are obstacles that can make it difficult for academics to focus on research and enjoy daily activities.* Even a minor illness can impact your experience away from home. Access to help when needed can make all the difference. International Health Insurance for Academics (IHIA), a new product from Cigna Healthcare Americas and Gallagher Student and Scholar Services, provides global health benefits so academics can focus on their health 🔗 https://ow.ly/jjZ350TIipf // #CignaHealthcare #InternationalPostdoctoral #NPAPartner #sponsored *The mental health challenges of studying abroad. Sanchez Morales, Daniel, Muller, Robert T. Psychology Today. https://ow.ly/O5li50TIipe. Published April 5, 2023.

Lodging for the 2025 NPA Annual Conference will be at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza. A special rate of $209 per night (plus tax) has been negotiated for NPA conference attendees. The rate is valid through February 25, 2025. Book your room now! 🔗 https://ow.ly/t6AH50THkkj // #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars #postdocoffices #postdocassociations #NPA2025AC #conference #networking #Boston The 2025 NPA Annual Conference is brought to you by Seattle Children's.

"The postdoctoral associate will work primarily with Dr. Kirsty Clark on research focused on LGBTQ youth mental health, with a specific focus on suicide risk and prevention. Research studies involve innovative methods including but not limited to: ecological momentary assessment, parent-child dyad prospective cohort studies, measurement development, community-engaged research methods, and intervention development." Visit 🔗https://ow.ly/Ctxu50TM9HK for details // #jobs #careers #jobsearch #careersearch #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars

Hear from fellow postdocs who have successfully managed their green card applications, whether by selecting a law firm, through company sponsorship, navigating the process independently, or exploring other options. They will share their experiences, decision-making strategies, and information every postdoc should know before embarking on this journey. NPA resources on how to choose a lawyer and what information to consider will also be shared at the session. Panelists for this session include Elham Javed, Ph.D., Qi Gao, Ph.D., and Ayantika Sen Gupta, Ph.D. Sign up at the 🔗➡️ https://ow.ly/BYho50TIk86 // #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars #postdocoffices #postdocassociations #greencard #citizenship #immigration

The art of grant writing is a transferable skill that has both immediate and long-term payoffs. For new postdocs, preparing a fellowship grant is an excellent venue for planning out research and professional development goals. It necessitates establishing goals, milestones, and activities on a postdoctoral training timeline, which might otherwise be ill-defined. Grantsmanship skills include identifying a significant question or unmet need, establishing a compelling rationale, developing a strategy that is most likely to yield informative results, anticipating outcomes and pitfalls, and convincing the reader that you are uniquely equipped to be successful. And when you fail to do so on the first grant submission, you can incorporate reviewer feedback to strengthen your case (and your science!) when you resubmit the grant. In this session, attendees will gain insights into successful grantsmanship strategies in the competitive landscape of biomedical research funding. From developing a strong training plan and identifying significant research questions, to lessons learned during the resubmission process, this session will equip postdoctoral researchers with essential strategies to maximize their current and future impact in the grant application process. Register for this month's #NPASmartSkills session 🔗 https://ow.ly/t5oj50TFUlp // #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars #postdocoffices #postdocassociations #SmartSkills #webinar #grantwriting