• By postdocs for postdocs

    The ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Postdoctoral Association is a volunteer group of postdoc scholars working to improve the training and experience of postdocs at ¶¶Òõ̽̽

Elevating the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ postdoctoral experience

We promote a culture reflecting ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Common Ground and six core competencies identified by the to facilitate professional development, broaden the training experience, and foster a vibrant, open, and collaborative community for all Postdoctoral Scholars at ¶¶Òõ̽̽. We also advocate for postdocs by working with the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ administration to promote adoption of competitive salary and benefits in line with national guidelines and by connecting with local professional and academic institutes, societies, and organizations.

Contact Us

Upcoming Events

We will be having Coffee Time with ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s Associate VP for Research, Sara Helms Cahan on Sept 22 (Fri)Ìý´Ú°ù´Ç³¾ 9-10AM at Ifshin 107 (Keller Room). Snacks will be served! We'll also have Happy Hour at 6pm (venue TBD). See you then!

The ¶¶Òõ̽̽ PDA will continue to plan events aligned with safety recommendations from both the University and the State. Check out our events on our calendar and events pages.

Be a PDA officer!

You can now submit your nominations for our 2023 annual election! Please contact us at postdocs@uvm.edu to nominate someone -- even yourself! Check out the list of our current officers here. Make sure to send your nominations before Election Day on May 8th.

Get involved

Join the to meet fellow members! Check our calendar for our monthly meeting and events! Want to be more hands-on in the Association? We have open positions available in the PDA Executive Committee!

Events

Join us in our events! The PDA regularly hosts workshops and symposia on career development, as well as monthly social events where ¶¶Òõ̽̽ postdocs can get to know each other outside of work. Check out our calendarÌý²¹²Ô»å for our upcoming activities!

Resources

New to ¶¶Òõ̽̽? Check out our Resources page! Learn about your benefits and opportunities for grants and funding, as well as some helpful resources for settling in Burlington.