Postdocs
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Reevaluate your commute needs with updated parking calculator; apply for daily parking by Dec. 19 for January garage access
Commuting needs change over time. MoveVU’s commute calculator, with the added feature of specifying number of weeks on campus, can help determine which parking option may be best for you. Considering how many weeks per year you are on campus (and excluding time off for vacations, winter break, etc.) may alter your calculations. Read MoreDec 7, 2023
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National Postdoc Appreciation Week is Sept. 18–22
National Postdoc Appreciation Week continues through Friday, Sept. 22. In collaboration with many campus partners, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has curated a roster of events in celebration of the Vanderbilt postdoc community. Read MoreSep 18, 2023
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Applications for Vanderbilt-Fisk Postdoctoral Fellowship Program open through Oct. 18
The Vanderbilt-Fisk Postdoctoral Fellowship has been designed to offer opportunities for Vanderbilt Ph.D.s to build their teaching and scholarship portfolios while simultaneously offering fellows the opportunity to receive dedicated mentoring from faculty at both institutions. Applications are due by Oct. 18, and selected fellows will be announced Nov. 1. Read MoreAug 29, 2023
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17th annual Vanderbilt Postdoc Symposium is Nov. 17; register by Oct. 27
Registration is open for the 17th annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Symposium scheduled for Nov. 17. The one-day symposium will provide an opportunity for postdocs to network, engage in scientific discussion and learn about the research being conducted by other postdoctoral fellows. Read MoreJul 25, 2023
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VPA hosts ‘Speak Easy’ talk series July 20 to help postdocs tell their scientific story
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will host the next installment of the Speak Easy talk series on Thursday, July 20, at 5 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Room 100. The series offers a casual venue for postdocs to tell their “scientific story” in a way that's accessible to the public. Read MoreJul 12, 2023
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First cohort of Vanderbilt-Fisk Postdoctoral Fellowship Program announced
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has announced the first cohort of the Vanderbilt-Fisk Postdoctoral Fellowship, designed to offer opportunities for recent Vanderbilt Ph.D. graduates to build their teaching and scholarship portfolios, receive mentoring from faculty at both institutions, and allow time for publishing from their dissertation or preparing other research papers. Read MoreJun 16, 2023
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Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellows recognized at 2023 Spring Postdoc Awards Ceremony
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in partnership with the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association, announced the 2023 award winners at the Spring Postdoc Awards Ceremony on May 23. Read MoreJun 12, 2023
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2023 Postdoc Awards Ceremony set for May 23
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will recognize the university’s exemplary postdoctoral scholars as well as faculty mentorship at the 2023 Postdoc Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 23. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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VPA hosts ‘Speak Easy’ talk series May 18 to help postdocs tell their scientific story
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association hosts “Speak Easy,” a talk series designed to help postdoctoral researchers polish their “lay” scientific communication skills in a fun and casual setting. The next event will be on Thursday, May 18, at 5 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Room 100. Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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VPA hosts ‘Speak Easy’ talk series March 16 to help postdocs tell their scientific story
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association hosts “Speak Easy,” a talk series designed to help postdoctoral researchers polish their “lay” scientific communication skills in a fun and casual setting. The next event will be on Thursday, March 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Graduate Student Lounge. Read MoreMar 13, 2023
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Nominations open for annual postdoc awards
Each spring the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association recognize postdocs and their mentors who demonstrate excellence in research, service, mentorship and a commitment to the postdoc community. The deadline to submit nominations for this year's awards is Feb. 27. Read MoreJan 30, 2023
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VPA hosts ‘Speak Easy’ talk series Jan. 19 to help postdocs tell their scientific story
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association hosts “Speak Easy,” a talk series designed to help postdoctoral researchers polish their “lay” scientific communication skills in a fun and casual setting. The next event will be on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Graduate Student Lounge. Read MoreJan 18, 2023
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VPA hosts ‘Speak Easy’ talk series Nov. 17 to help postdocs tell their scientific story
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will host “Speak Easy,” a talk series designed to help postdoctoral researchers polish their “lay” scientific communication skills. The next event will be on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Room 100. Read MoreNov 11, 2022
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Registration open for 16th annual Vanderbilt Postdoc Symposium
Registration is open for the 16th annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Symposium, which will be held at the Student Life Center on Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. This one-day symposium will provide an opportunity for postdocs to network, engage in scientific discussions, and learn about the research being conducted by other postdoctoral fellows. Read MoreOct 12, 2022
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VPA hosts ‘Speak Easy’ talk series to help postdocs tell their scientific story
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will host “Speak Easy,” a talk series designed to help postdoctoral researchers polish their “lay” scientific communication skills. The first event will be on Thursday, June 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Graduate Student Lounge. Read MoreJun 10, 2022
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2022 Postdoc Awards ceremony is May 24
Vanderbilt will celebrate its community of 450 postdoctoral fellows, who play a key role in advancing the university’s globally renowned research projects, on Tuesday, May 24, at 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall. All are invited to attend. Read MoreMay 19, 2022
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Annual VPA symposium promotes collaboration; research excellence awards announced
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association’s 15th annual symposium, featuring a keynote seminar, poster sessions and presentations and talks by university and Vanderbilt University Medical Center postdoctoral scholars, was held Nov. 1. Read MoreNov 9, 2021
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Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will host 15th annual symposium Nov. 1
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will host its annual symposium on Monday, Nov. 1, featuring poster sessions and talks by Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center postdoctoral scholars. Read MoreOct 22, 2021
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National Postdoc Appreciation Week is Sept. 20–24
National Postdoc Appreciation Week launches today, Sept. 20, and continues through Friday, Sept. 24. In collaboration with many campus partners, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has curated a roster of events in celebration of the Vanderbilt postdoc community. Read MoreSep 20, 2021
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Career Center expands services to support postdoctoral fellows
The Vanderbilt Career Center is expanding its services to support postdoctoral fellows in addition to undergraduate, graduate and recently graduated students. Career coaches Kayla Broom and Christina Keeton will serve postdocs. Read MoreSep 20, 2021