Welcome to the UC Santa Cruz Postdocs Association webpage!

The USPA is a postdoctoral-led organization that aims to provide career training and resources to postdoctoral scholars here at UC Santa Cruz. Each year the USPA organizes a symposium, and a series of workshops to highlight postdoctoral research, provides postdocs with career planning support, and build a stronger postdoc community.  Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for new postdocs and a supportive group of peers to navigate this pivotal career stage together.

The USPA is part of the larger network of Bay Area Postdocs.

Activities of USPA include:

  • postdoc science and social hour
  • career development workshops
  • annual symposium

Check out our upcoming events and:

Latest from USPA

Workshop Series for Building Resilience and Well-Being

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We’re happy to announce an upcoming series of workshops led by the wonderful Silvia Austerlic. In the spirit of May being mental health month, these workshops will focus on methods to cope with stress, navigate leadership roles, and challenge imposter syndrome.
All of the workshops will be held in Biomed 300 at the following times:
5/7 3-5pm – Managing Stress and Building Resilience with Mindful Presence
6/4 3:30-5pm – Personal Leadership in a Challenging Academic Environment – Learner’s Mindset
7/2 3:30-5pm – Shaking Off Impostor “Syndrome”
We hope to see you there!
UCSC Postdoc Association

Upcoming Event – Pathways to Professorship!

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Are you interested in learning about how to achieve a successful career in academia? Then you may want to consider attending the UCSC Postdoc Association’s upcoming event, “Pathways to Professorship: Navigating the Journey from Postdoc to Faculty”!

This event offers a unique opportunity for postdocs and staff scientists to gain insights into the transition from postdoc to faculty roles. The event includes engaging presentations by esteemed UCSC faculty, a panel discussion where attendees can ask faculty members about their career paths, and an informal networking session to connect with peers and faculty.

Event Details:

Date: Friday March 1, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Location: Biomedical Sciences Building, Room 200

To ensure your participation, please RSVP using the following link: https://forms.gle/XywZnK52peZTfaaN7

We look forward to seeing you at the event and exploring the pathways to professorship together!