Biological Sciences Division
Office of Postdoctoral AffairsThe Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, housed in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, provides support and services to all Postdoctoral Scholars and Fellows.
The 2024 Postdoctoral Sympoium. Photos by Julien Guillard.
Postdoctoral Association (PDA)
The mission of the BSD PDA is to serve the Postdoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Scholars, Research Associates and Medical Fellows of the University of Chicago by promoting their continued success in the research community and enhancing the quality of the postdoctoral experience for all participants.
Getting involved with the PDA is a great way to meet other postdocs and expand your network, be a voice for UChicago postdocs, and gain leadership and transferable skills that are prized by future employers!
Upcoming Events
PDA Seminar Series: Postdoc Research Seminars
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 PM in BSLC 008.
PDA Seminar Series: Faculty Job Application Preparation Part III: The Interview Process
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM in BSLC 115. Co-hosted by the Chicago Fellows Program and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
PDA Seminar Series: Unravelling a unique colorectal cancer subtype: findings from two decades of research
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM in GCIS 301-303.
PDA Seminar Series: K Awards Part I: Demystifying the grant process for Postdocs
Thursday March 13, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 PM in BSLC 008.
Weekly Postdoc Newsletter
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs sends out newsletters on Mondays and Fridays!