Wellness and Community

At Washington University, our postdoctoral appointees have access to several resources to support their physical and mental health, their work-life integration, and their financial literacy.

Caring About You

Meet with a nurse advocate

Discuss weight loss, healthy diet, fitness, disease management, and more with a United Healthcare (UHC) Nurse Advocate.

Mental health

Support is available to help you cope and manage your well-being. Mental health resources range from one-on-one counseling, crisis support and support groups to online webinars, tools, apps and resources.

Mindfulness sessions

Mindfulness is being more aware of your physical, emotional, and mental states; accepting the ups and downs that life throws at you.

Work-Life Resources

Well-Being

Find wellness initiatives that meet you where you are while fostering holistic growth: physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually.

Family Care Hub

Find resources for both child care and older adult or dependent adult as well as mental health resources for caregivers and children and/or older adults.

Financial Resources

Understanding Your Taxes

Learn about expectations for Postdoctoral Research Scholars, international postdocs, and tax resources in general.

RELIEF Program for Postdocs

The Reinforcing Employment-Life Integration through Emergency Funds (RELIEF) Program supports Washington University postdocs who encounter a financial emergency or unexpected expenses that cause financial hardship for them and/or their dependents.

Cultivating Community

Join other postdocs and engage in academic and social activities on and off campus.

Washington University Postdoc Society (WUPS)

WUPS strives to support Washington University postdocs by fostering career development, leadership, and sense of community.

Washington University Black Postdoc Association (WUSTLBPA)

WUSTLBPA aims to enhance the postdoctoral experience of Washington University Black postdocs. Although WUSTLBPA’s focus is on the experiences of the Black postdoc community, all postdocs are welcome to participate.

Postdoc Peer Mentorship Program (PPMP)

PPMP aims to develop mentor-mentee relationships between more experienced and newer Washington University postdocs.

Grant and Job Application Hub

The Postdoc Grant and Job Application Hub aims to provide a space for feedback and open discussion on grant, fellowship, and job application materials. If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Ranny Ribeiro at rannyele@wustl.edu.

Beyond the Postdoc Community

Explore these groups and organizations and find more connections beyond the postdoctoral community: