Postdoc Affairs Newsflash – 5/27/25 : Day in the Life, Leadership Fundamentals, Handle Job Offers, Summer BBQ, NPA
Upcoming Events
A Day in the Life #1 – Drs. Shraddha Nayak and Holly Uphold
Details: Tues, June 10th, 12-1pm / Zoom
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Our first event highlighting a variety of career opportunities for Ph.D. students and postdocs will welcome Drs. Shraddha Nayak and Holly Uphold. Dr. Nayak is a specialist in scientific visualizations and Dr. Uphold is an epidemiologist with the Utah Department of Health. Please join for this unique event and learn more about the versatility of your professional training!
Developing your Leadership Skills Summer Workshop Series – Leadership Fundamentals
Details: Wed, June 18th, 11:30-1pm / Gardner Commons, Room 3105
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Please join Mary Anne Berzins for the first part of her three-part summer series focusing on how to deepen one’s skills in leadership, conflict navigation, and giving/receiving feedback.
Postdoc Career Development Workshop – June: How to Handle Job Offers
Details: Wed, June 25th, 2-3pm / Gardner Commons, Room 3105
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Join our Career Strategist Dominic Militello for a discussion outlining all the important things one needs to do when they receive a job offer – from that initial communication all the way through negotiations. This workshop is open to both postdocs and graduate students (capped at 15 each).
University of Utah Annual Summer Postdoc BBQ
Details: Fri, June 27th, 6-10pm / Sunnyside Park (1735 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108)
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Please join us for our annual Summer BBQ. This is a great opportunity for postdocs to get together, enjoy the nice weather, and socialize. Family members welcome!
Other Opportunities
NPA Reports and Resources
The National Postdoc Association recently released a report highlighting challenges postdocs face in this national environment. They also have a resource page that can help postdocs stay caught up with any recent government changes.
ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) invites exceptional early career researchers to apply for an ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship that provides recipients the opportunity to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the mission of ARL. Interested candidates can find additional information and apply at https://arldpf.nationalacademies.org.