The Oregon State University Postdoctoral Association (OPA) is a postdoc organization which provides opportunities for professional development and networking for all OSU-affiliated postdocs. We also work with the Associate Dean of the Office of Postdoctoral Programs (OPP) in the Graduate School to improve the postdoctoral experience across OSU. Check out the OPP newsletters on their site. You can also connect with us and keep up to date with our events and general information relevant to the OSU postdoctoral community by following us on Facebook.

 

Professional development events: Panel discussion series #3, New date and location will be announce soon

The OPA will host a panel that aim to shed light on the expectations and challenges of a career in academia. This week’s panel will provide the opportunity to engage in discussion with four assistant professors from a range of departments at OSU (Microbiology, CEOAS, Integrative Biology, Computer Science & Wildlife, and Fisheries). 

A pizza lunch will be provided!!!

 

News from the National Postdocs Association:

ASCB announces two professional and career development programs for the cell biology community in 2019: the Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) grant funding program and a new Accomplishing Career Transitions (ACT) career transitions program. Both programs offer vital resources and training to senior postdoctoral students and junior faculty. These programs are aimed at those from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM as well as junior faculty at minority-serving institutions.

Learn to write grants with FRED

The FRED program is a structured mentorship program designed to boost the receipt of grant funding for its participants. The program pairs participants with a senior faculty mentor who aids in the preparation of a strong research or education grant proposal. 

Advance your career with ACT

The NIH-funded ACT program provides customized training for transition into faculty and research positions. It allows participants to acquire new skills and strategies to navigate career advancement. Participants also receive funding to create and execute a practicum plan that is reviewed by senior faculty and peers. 

Please consider or share this information. The application deadline for both programs is March 29, 2019. If you have any specific questions, please contact Ashanti Edwards at aedwards@ascb.org.

 

 

 

 

Photos!  Please send us photos of yourselves in action. 

 

The OPA would love to feature our postdocs and RAs on our webpage. Please send photos to opa.osu@gmail.com. Thank you!