Meet Postdoc Atal Ahmadzai April 23, 2020 Originally from Afghanistan, Postdoctoral Research Associate Atal Ahmadzai has had plenty of experience in the area of Global Affairs. After earning his undergrad in health sciences at Kabul University in Afghanistan, and his first Masters in Global Public Health from Thailand, Ahmadzai landed a job with the United Nations as a researcher for the annual Human Development Report. Read more Image
Meet Postdoc Dong Yan April 9, 2020 Dr. Dong Yan is a Postdoctoral Research Associate studying the functional and structural traits of dryland ecosystems using satellite images and other remotely sensed data. After receiving his master’s degree, Dong took a six-month break to travel and then went on to receive his doctorate in Geography from the University of Oklahoma in 2014. Read more Image
Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science April 1, 2020 NASA is accepting applications to make innovative use of NASA satellite data to address regional-to-global environmental, economic, and/or societal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposals due MARCH 29, 2021 Read more Image
Mellon-Fronteridades Creative Scholars March 4, 2020 The Mellon-Fronteridades Creative Scholars program provides funding for postdoctoral scholars passionate about enriching understanding of the US-Mexico borderlands through scholarly projects. Applications are due April 1st, 2020. Awards will be granted to three creative scholars completing a research-based or scholarly project from August 2020 to April 2021. Read more Image
Meet Postdoc Monica Yellowhair Feb. 16, 2020 Dr. Monica Yellowhair is an Assistant Research Scientist who takes great pride in the work that she does. After receiving her PhD in toxicology from the University of Arizona, Dr. Yellowhair began her research at the UA Cancer Center looking at depleted uranium and its effects on DNA, specifically its relation to cancer. Read more Image
International Postdoc Potluck: A Grand Success Feb. 5, 2020 A convivial group of postdocs and some of their family members gathered to enjoy a potluck dinner together at the Postdoctoral Affairs building this week. The food was exceptional and included savory and sweet dishes (all homemade!) from Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, France, India, Iran, Italy, and the US. Read more Image
Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil Named a 2020 TED Senior Fellow Jan. 28, 2020 UArizona postdoc Burçin Mutlu Pakdil of Steward Observatory and the Department of Astronomy has been selected as a 2020 TED Senior Fellow. She joins a prestigious group of scientists, artists, activists, and others who have been recognized for their work to improve our world. You can read more about Burçin’s selection as one of ten Senior Fellows, as well as the new TED Fellows HERE. Congratulations, Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil! Read more Image
Meet Postdoc Jenna Coalson Jan. 27, 2020 Dr. Jenna Coalson’s research may bug some people but as an epidemiologist of vector-borne diseases, she’s used to it. Currently an Assistant Professor of Practice at Notre Dame, Dr. Coalson was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Arizona from 2016-2019. While at the UA, Coalson’s research included looking at the system dynamics of people and their environment and how it affects health. Read more Image
Postdoctoral Research Development Grants (PRDG) Jan. 21, 2020 Award Cycle: Annual Limit on Proposals per PI: An individual may apply for one PRDG per cycle and may be awarded only one PRDG while a postdoctoral scholar at UA. Next Due Date: March 28, 2020, 5pm MST Earliest Start Date: July 1, 2020 Award Period: July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 Applications: Opens January 17, 2020 Description: Postdoctoral Research Development Grants (PRDG) were established to support University of Arizona (UA) postdoctoral scholars in the development of their independent research skills to advance their career goals. Read more Image
Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program Jan. 7, 2020 The Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program offers scientists and engineers from a wide variety of disciplines unique opportunities to conduct research in a wide range of topics relevant to the Intelligence Community. The research is conducted by the Postdocs, while working in partnership with a Research Advisor and collaborating with an advisor from the Intelligence Community. Applications Accepted Jan. 6 - Feb. 28, 2020 Read more Image