“Dialogues of Postdoc Life”, hosted by MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is to foster a direct communication channel between MIT postdocs and MIT administrators. The premise of this dialogue is to shed more light on the various aspects of the postdoc work and life, sharing perspectives from both sides. The ultimate goal is to enhance the postdoc life experience while postdocs pursue their next career goals at MIT.
On November 14, 2023, the first dialog of this series took place, in which the following concerns were addressed in particular:
- Improving career development for postdocs
- Affordable housing, and accessibility of MIT housing for postdocs
- Postdoc salary raise in the context of inflation and costs of living
- Different benefits for associates and fellows
The slides of this dialogue can be found here.
Invited panelists:
- Ann Skoczenski – Director of Postdoctoral Services
- Colleen Leslie – Assistant Provost for Research Administration
- Lloyd Munjanja – Senior Community Engagement Officer in the VPR
Moderators:
- Shen Wang — President, MIT PDA
- Ayo Arowosola — Vice President, MIT PDA