USPA events

Oct Science and Social Hour: Understanding Your Retirement Account

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Did you know as an eligible UC postdoc you are automatically enrolled in retirement plans and making contributions?

Would you like to know where the "DCP Safe Harbor" deduction on your paycheck goes to?

Would you like to know how you can plan and save for retirement?

We have invited a financial expert from Fidelity to answer all your questions about your retirement accounts! Free lunch will be provided!

Science and Social Hour: Understanding and Saving for Retirement

Oct 19th (Thu) 1-2PM

Biomed 300

Free food and beverage!

It’s National Postdoc Appreciation Week!

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This week is the National Postdoc Appreciation Week!

Being a postdoctoral scholar requires support from mentors and institutions, to continue to work towards the dual role of providing contributions to the research enterprise and career development training. With the start of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we are reminded of the importance of protected time for postdocs to explore opportunities, network, and connect with fellow postdocs. The National Postdoctoral Association identified six core competencies that all postdocs should develop during their training.

The UCSC STEM Postdocs Association (USPA), run by postdoc volunteers, is dedicated to provide career training and networking opportunities for our own community. Subscribe to our google group to receive emails and check our website for events!

What type of career are you planning for? What kind of career training do you wish to receive? Let us know! Join us for lunch and chat:

Special Science and Social Hour for Postdoc Appreciation Week

Sep 21st (Thu) 1-2PM

Biomed 300

Free lunch and ping pong for fun!

Grant Writing Workshop

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We are hosting a grant writing workshop for postdocs on Jul 24th!

  • Proposal writing is an essential skill for a postdoc, especially if you are planning to stay in academia.
  • Successful grant proposal can open many doors for you. Receiving a K99 award greatly increases your chance in securing a faculty position.
  • These programs are also highly competitive, with success rates around 20-30%.

We hope this workshop can provide you the tools to write a successful proposal. The speakers, David States, Carrie Partch and Jordan Ward, will discuss:

What types of grants are available to postdocs/ How to structure your paragraphs and sections/ How to convey your science/ How to apply for K99… and any topics you are interested in.

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