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

Postdoc Appreciation Week Social Hours

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It’s Postdoc Appreciation Week! Join the USPA’s celebration the evening of September 24 5pm for a casual social gathering of camaraderie and food at Natural Bridges.

Edit: Thanks for coming everyone, it was fun! And thank you for bringing spikeball!

Other events this week:

  • Cake! Organized by the IBSC at 2pm “Bring your favorite beverage (and plate and fork if you have) to the red plaza tables between Sinsheimer and Biomed Buildings!”
  • Virtual events organized by the National Postdoc Association. For example:
    • “Centering your identity and interests while preparing for your next career step” Sept 22, 10am, Zoom
    • “Transitioning from a Postdoc to an Early-Career Professional at a Federal Agency” Sept 23, 9am, Zoom
    • “Maximizing the Postdoc Experience through Mentoring” Sept 23, 10am, Zoom
    • “Becoming Visible in STEM While Finding Your Niche” Sept 24, 8:30am, Register
    • “Preparing for Life After Postdoc: Setting Yourself Up for Success”, 10am, Zoom