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Mission Statement

The mission of University of Arizona Postdoctoral Affairs is two-fold:

  •  (1) to advance postdoctoral scholars by providing career and professional development resources, fostering an inclusive academic community, and promoting excellence in research, discovery and innovation across campus, and
  •  (2) to support faculty in their role as postdoctoral mentors.

News and Events

Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference: Submit your Abstracts now!

This third annual Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference will be held in person this year on September 24 in Phoenix, AZ. The theme of the conference is “Potential for all research to promote equity and inclusion,” and it will feature a keynote lecture from Dr. Michael Johnson, UArizona Professor.  The conference will include oral research presentations and a poster session.  Postdocs from any Arizona research institution are encouraged to submit an abstract.  The conference is a competitive, peer-reviewed research symposium.

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Opportunity for Postdocs to Join the UA Faculty Senate

Since 2017, the UArizona Faculty Senate has invited postdocs to be on standing committees. There are currently three committee openings for postdocs to serve on the (a) Academic Personnel Policy Committee, (b) Student Affairs Policy Committee, and (c) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

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Congratulations 2021 Postdoctoral Research Development Grant (PRDG) Awardees!

Postdoctoral Affairs is pleased to announce the 2021 Postdoctoral Research Development Grant (PRDG) awardees winners. The awardees will go on to conduct an independent research project (New Project PRDG) or obtain additional training specific to their field (New Skills PRDG). Congratulations!

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Postdoc Success Stories: Dr. Emily Bray had a recent publication on biology's role in dogs' communication abilities!

Postdoctoral Affairs wishes to congratulate Dr. Emily Bray on her recently published work on biology's role in dogs' communication abilities. Her research provides evidence that puppies are biologically prepared to interact with humans. 

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Meet Dr. Michel Keersmaecker!

Dr. Michel Keersmaecker is a postdoc in the field of electrochemistry and materials science. After receiving his PhD from Ghent University in Belgium, Keersmaecker came to the University of Arizona to further explore his interest in different types of renewable technology and try to find better ways to reduce carbon emissions.

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Congratulations to the Honorable Mentions for the 2021 Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award! 

We are pleased to recognize two dedicated postdoctoral mentors who received Honorable Mentions for the 2021 Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award! Dr. Erika Hamden, an Assistant Professor in Astronomy and the Steward Observatory, and Dr. Robin B. Harris, a Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

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