This event is co-hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, The Graduate Center, and the WashU Black Postdoctoral Association. Dr. Chanez Symister, a Bouchet Graduate Honor Society inductee, will gather with WashU postdocs and graduate students over breakfast to share insights from her career journey. Dr. Symister will offer reflections on navigating career transitions, building […]
This event is hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Celebrate Women’s History Month with a lunch and learn. Attendees will enjoy lunch while listening to Dr. Stephanie Kirk, Director of the Center for the Humanities and Professor of Spanish, Comparative Literature, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Build community and engage in conversation! Lunch […]
New Postdoc Orientation is held every 2 months and serves as an onboarding with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. During this orientation, postdocs will engage in Responsible Conduct of Research training and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training, as well as learn about the many resources available to them as a WashU postdoc. Orientations will be held […]
The Leadership Management in Action Program (LMAP) is an active-learning training program for postdocs and graduate students in the biosciences, designed to build a leadership, management, and inclusive teamwork skillset. Participants work in teams on experiential case studies and activities in the LMAP curriculum, led by a facilitator with expertise in leadership training. The program […]
Child and Family Care Facilitator Amy Dunnegan will share information about University and Community resources that are available to support the child and family care needs of postdoctoral families at Washington University, including Emergency Backup Care, assistance with locating childcare, and support navigating the systems of care. This informational event will be offered on the […]
This informative program is designed for new WashU Postdoctoral appointees to decode their payslips. The presentation will cover the various components of a payslip, including benefits, taxes, and other payment elections, ensuring participants gain a clear understanding of how their earnings are calculated and distributed. The session will allow ample time for participants to ask […]
In-person workshop sponsored by OPA and OISS Click on the link below and select the March 25 date to register to attend this event through Calendly. Space is limited. Are you or were you a postdoctoral appointee or researcher who was in the U.S. at any time during the 2024 tax year (Jan 1 – […]
New Postdoc Orientation is held every 2 months and serves as an onboarding with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. During this orientation, postdocs will engage in Responsible Conduct of Research training and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training, as well as learn about the many resources available to them as a WashU postdoc. Orientations will be held […]