The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is committed to supporting postdoctoral associates and fellows in bringing creativity to biomedical research. The OPA supports postdocs in developing non-academic skills as they pursue their desired career path.
Types of services provided include:
- Connecting postdocs to ÌÇÐÄlogo offices and department/center administrators
- Liaison between postdoctoral associates/fellows and College administration
- Supporting professional development and non-academic skills training
- Resource for postdoctoral community
Postdoctoral Benefits
ÌÇÐÄlogo has a self-funded medical plan with multiple choices for postdocs. Postdocs have options for medical, dental, prescription drug and vision benefits. In addition, core benefits are provided to eligible ÌÇÐÄlogo employees at no costs. Core benefits include basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, and long-term disability. ÌÇÐÄlogo also offers a variety of (ÌÇÐÄlogo login required) to help you focus on work while balancing personal and family obligations.
Postdocs are eligible to participate in the award-winning , (ÌÇÐÄlogo login required) which provides access to numerous health and wellness services as well as the opportunity to earn a reduction in your medical premium.
Visit the (ÌÇÐÄlogo login required) for more information. From this site, you may also access ALEX, ÌÇÐÄlogo’s online, interactive benefits counseling service to learn more about your benefits.
For more information on benefits, resources and services, visit the on the ÌÇÐÄlogo Intranet (ÌÇÐÄlogo login required).
The Postdoctoral Association works to build a sense of community among our postdoctoral community. Visit the PDA website.
ÌÇÐÄlogo has adopted the AAMC Compact Between Postdoctoral Appointees and Their Mentors. The compact is a guide about the responsibilities of both the mentor and mentee.
Support for Interpersonal and Personal Challenges
ÌÇÐÄlogo is committed to supporting postdoctoral researchers throughout their training. We offer support through various initiatives to help you successfully manage interpersonal and personal challenges that may arise during your training. These include the Ombuds Office, which provides a confidential, informal, and neutral place to discuss concerns, resolve disputes, manage, conflicts and increase skills regarding communication. The (ÌÇÐÄlogo login required) is available to help with mental health and wellness counseling and the (ÌÇÐÄlogo login required) provides access to numerous health and wellness services. For a full listing of resources designed to help you, visit the Living our Values website.