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

USPA Summer Beverage Sampling Social 8/13/24 3:30-5:30pm

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Come celebrate the summer with your peers! The UCSC Postdoc Association (USPA) will be hosting a beverage sampling social on August 13th from 3:30-5:30pm in the Sinsheimer 1st floor bubble room. Bring your favorite beverage to share (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome). Snacks and cups for sharing will be provided. Labmates, friends, and family are all welcome to attend!

When: Tuesday August 13th 3:30-5:30pm
Where:  Sinsheimer Labs 1st floor bubble room

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