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National Postdoc Appreciation Week begins on Monday, September 20th.  MIT is proud to host almost 1500 postdoctoral scholars from all over the world, and we recognize and are grateful for the role you play in making the Institute a great place. Here are some events that we have planned and curated to celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week.  They include both virtual and in-person events, and we…

Executive summary: The Postdoctoral Inaugural Symposium was organized by the PDA in order to bring the MIT postdoctoral community together and disseminate the brilliant work of our fellow postdocs. Among over 70 submissions 9 finalists were chosen to present at the live virtual event (held on the 21st of July 2021, 4pm ET) in the…

PDA is now collecting nominations for the MIT PDA Elections that will be held between 24-31 August 2021. Nominations remain open for MIT PDA Elections until 23:59 EDT on August 23 !!! Join the MIT PDA and support its activities for 2021-2022 Academic Year! Any current MIT-appointed postdoc can self-nominate or nominate any other current…

“Inaugural Postdoctoral Symposium”   Join us for the inaugural postdoctoral symposium held by the MIT Postdoctoral Association. This is a great opportunity to come together virtually and disseminate the brilliant work and accomplishments within the MIT postdoctoral community. The top 3 presentations will be selected by a panel of esteemed MIT Alumni from Industry and Academia based on novelty,…

Academic Search – Part 1: Overview, CVs and Cover Letters Tuesday, June 8, 3:00-4:30 pm (EST) | Register Are you interested in applying for a faculty position this fall or in the future? Join this workshop to learn about the academic job search process, including: an overview of the search timeline and expectations, understanding different position…

“Predictive Multiscale Materials Design” (http://professional.mit.edu/programs/short-programs/multiscale-materials-design, June 21-25, 2021). MIT postdoctoral associates and MIT staff can attend for free using the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and you will earn an MIT certificate!  It’s a really fun course and it gets rave reviews from participants every year. MIT Predictive Multiscale Materials Design Short Course Location: MIT campus, Cambridge, MA, USA Dates: June 21-25, 2021 (Live Virtual) Watch…

2021 MIT Postdoctoral Association Mentoring Program Hosted by MIT-PDA Professional Development Committee Join us for our exciting 2021 MIT PDA Mentoring Program and learn from experienced professionals how to achieve career success after completion of your academic traineeship. The program will run from May to November 2021 and will consist of monthly informal sessions with…

The MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium (MCSC)’s newly launched Impact Fellowship Program is a postdoctoral opportunity for individuals who want to transcend academia & industry to apply their expertise to near-term change for a more sustainable future. MCSC Impact Fellows will work with MIT researchers and consortium industry members – in collaboration with external organizations…

We invite you to participate in the New England Future Faculty Workshop (NE-FFW) which will be held virtually on Wednesday July 28th and Thursday, July 29th, 2021.  The NE-FFW is designed specifically for postdoctoral fellows and advanced graduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Health Sciences, Social Sciences, and the Humanities, who are interested in an academic career. More details below and in this flyer. This workshop is…

MIT Post-doctoral Association welcomes all Postdocs and their families to join free online spring wellness event “Sleep like a baby!”, starting 4/26​ at 10:15 pm. This activity will continue for a month on zoom from Monday to Thursday from 10:15 to 10:45 pm ET. You are welcome to join any or all sessions. Join and learn the secrets to rest and rejuvenation by enhancing…