Postdoctoral Scholars

A postdoctoral scholar or "postdoc" is a person holding a doctoral—or terminal—degree, who is engaged in mentored research or scholarly training for the purpose of acquiring the professional skills necessary to pursue a career.

The Office of Postdoctoral Scholars, a sub-office of the Graduate School, provides a formal communication link among postdoctoral scholars, faculty and university administration.

• Hiring postdoctoral scholars.
• The annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium.
• The Effective Teaching Training for Academic Careers seminar series.
• Virtual Postdoc Research Luncheons.
• The Distinguished Postdoc Mentor Award, eligibility, criteria and other details.