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

Apply for the Biological Sciences Postdoc Travel Award!

The Postdoctoral Conference Travel Award is now open. The award provides conference travel funds for postdocs in biological or biomedical sciences in any division at UC Santa Cruz. This year, we will be able to make one or more awards totaling $1,400. 

Award criteria:

  • Past and continuing evidence of research accomplishments
  • Ability for the award to substantially improve your career prospects
  • Financial need

This opportunity is made possible by a fund generously endowed by Irina and Boris Auerbuch.

 

To apply, please submit the following materials through our online form:

A letter that describes:

(1) The conference you wish to attend.

(2) Any opportunity you would have to present at the conference and a brief statement of the work you would present (e.g. abstract) OR opportunities you will be allowed to pursue (e.g., job applications, grant proposals, manuscript writing, etc.)

(3) A budget for the use of the funds.

The letter should explain any other sources of funding that have, will, or may be used to support your travel to this conference. The letter and budget should not exceed two pages of single-spaced, 12-point text with one-inch margins. A CV that includes the following sections: academic history; awards, grants, and honors; public talks; publications; teaching experiences; and public service activities. The PDF should be named as follows: [your last name]-postdoc-travel-application-2023

Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration. You must be doing work in biological or biomedical sciences (in any division) at UC Santa Cruz to be eligible. Please submit your application by November 21sth 2023. Applications will be evaluated by the UC Santa Cruz Postdocs Association after the application deadline. Please note that you will be required to sign in to google with UCSC ID to access the online form.

If you are interested in applying outside the call or have any other questions, please inquire with us at uspa@ucsc.edu

USPA Beverage Sampling Social 10/25 3-6pm

Come celebrate surviving the start of the quarter with your peers! USPA will be hosting a beverage sampling social on October 25th from 3-6pm on the Thimann rooftop. Bring your favorite beverage to share (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome). Candy, snacks, and cups for sharing will be provided. Labmates, friends, and family are all welcome to attend!

When: Wednesday October 25th 3-6pm

Where: Thimann rooftop west end