We are honored to announce that Dr. Karen Peterson from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is the winner of the 2024 NPA Distinguished Service Award thanks to her extraordinary support to the postdoctoral scholars and young scientist community! nationalpostdoc #NPA2024AC #PDAs #PDOs #postdocs

This week, Ida Bae Wells published a The New York Times article diving deep into the hijacking of colorblindness and current efforts to dismantle DEI programs. nytimes.com/2024/03/13/mag… Our Equal Protection Initiative was created to combat these efforts: naacpldf.org/equal-protecti…

The Power of Mentoring from our "on here" friend, the awesome Harmit S. Malik at #npa2024ac

Thrilled to hear Harmit S. Malik from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center speak re: mentoring (with some paloevirology thrown in). You can take the researcher (PI) out of the lab, but can't take the lab (science enthusiasm) out of the PI!? HHMI #NPA2024AC #Postdocs #Virology #mentoring #AcademicTwitter

The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars application is due in 🚨 THREE WEEKS 🚨 - don't forget to get your applications in by 3pm EST on MAY 15!! For program and application questions and to submit your application, go here: hhmi.news/3Wj6NJ7

🚨To all the PIs out there: You know how you think you know how your group is doing? Well, actuallyyyyyyy..... 😬 This survey from Leslie Vosshall PhD is amazing & will change your lab for the better Some parts are hard, but 10/10 recommend

🌟Want to make a difference in the postdoc community?💫Join us as a volunteer and be part of something amazing!🙌Check the link for details✨🔗ow.ly/oBNh50R5UpI // #NationalVolunteerMonth #postdocs #postdocoffices #postdocassociations #volunteers #volunteering

📣 I’m looking for a postdoc to work on exciting computational projects in mitochondrial genomics Yale Department of Genetics! Interested in human genomics, #mtDNA & improving our ability to link genetic variation to disease? Reach out or find me at #ESHG24! Details 👉 thelakelab.org/yale-genetics-…

📣I'm recruiting! Looking for a new colleague who will work with me and others YSM Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to design, lead, and publish on programs that improve the diversity of the science workforce and contribute to more inclusive environments! More info here!

🌟Join us for an important town hall event hosted by the NPA's Postdoc Council on Thursday, September 19 at 3 p.m. ET! This is your chance to have your voice heard. Registration🔗ow.ly/tiim50S7F1v // #NPAW2024 #NPAW #postdocs #postdocoffices #postdocassociations

Love books or want to read more? Want to discuss books in a casual, friendly setting? Join the Yale Postdoctoral Association for the next installment of our book club on Thursday, July 18th at 6:30 pm. Register: buff.ly/3Xrhx8T #YalePostdoctoralAssociation #BookClub

Really strong decision from Judge Hinkle today blocking Florida's severe restrictions on gender-affirming care for both adults and minors. It includes a long section explaining why "gender identity is real" and FL's ban is rooted in anti-trans "animus." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…

What's A Postdoc? Meet Poulami Sarkar, Ph.D., a postdoctoral associate at the University of Florida. View more "What's A Postdoc?" profiles on our website🔗ow.ly/TW0t50RcAs1 // #WhatsAPostdoc #IAmAPostdoc #postdocs #postdoctoralscholars

Dr. Adriana Bankston's webinar, highlights her transition from scientific research to policy advocacy, importance of integrating scientific evidence into policymaking. bit.ly/3L7Vrkp #webinar #career #federal #policymaking #scientific #mentorship #advocay #research

Some of the people he’s talking about are still alive. A LOT of their children are. In a place where this was the overwhelming social norm, it’s insane to believe MOST of those people changed. It’s a hard thing to hear or to say out loud. But believing it is ABSOLUTELY insane

I have been speaking with several postdoc candidates, and in addition to scientific projects, they all have deeply inquired about professional career development they will receive in my lab. I'm glad to hear this, as I take this very serious for all my lab members. PIs, 1/2

This is the first time I tell “the 🌎 “ about my ✈️ as an scientist living and working away from home. Thanks Marissa Locke Rottinghaus for creating a safe space for this discussion. I hope you had fun too! Thanks ASBMB for existing. You rock! The visa voyage asbmb.org/asbmb-today/ca…

Today is the annual Yale Postgrad Association symposium! A full day of research talks, posters and panels on grad and med school admissions 📚 🔭🧪

My first op-ed is out! Starting my faculty career was challenging in many ways, and one of those is that I had a leadership job that I didn't expect and wasn't (really) prepared for. Thanks to Inside Higher Ed for the chance to write about this and share some advice!