Postdoctoral Scholars

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Postdocs

The Division of Graduate Studies welcomes and supports postdoctoral scholars as they transition to live in our beautiful state and work at the University of Oregon. We work with departments to offer programming that promotes a sense of community for postdoctoral scholars and helps them prepare for their future careers.

100+
Number of postdoctoral scholars who are part of the bold, change-making community of the UO
90%
Postdoctoral scholars who are bench scientists in labs
10%
Postdoctoral scholars in psychology labs and educational settings

 

 

 

 

 

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Postdoctoral Scholar Resources

Living In Eugene
  • A guide on life in Eugene, a collaborative and community-oriented city known for a relaxed social atmosphere, lush hiking trails, scenic rivers, and a vibrant food and drink scene.
Immigration resources
  • Immigration updates and their potential impact to our international, Dreamer, and undocumented students, faculty, and staff.
Free Career Preparation Tools
  • Free, practical tools to help you explore careers, build skills, and plan your next steps.

Funding

Two valuable resources for identifying a variety of funding opportunities for postdoctoral scholars through external agencies and organizations are the UO's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) and the PIVOT funding database. 

The Division of Graduate Studies provides guidance on Institutional Support for External Pre-doctoral Fellowships and Training Grants.

Postdoctoral scholars talking together at a research event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Postdoctoral Resources

National Postdoctoral Association
  • The NPA works to improve the postdoctoral experience by supporting a culture of inclusive connection.
University of Oregon Postdoctoral Association
  • The UOPA is an organization run by and for postdoctoral scholars, providing professional programming, networking, and community. Email current chair, Ben Brissette, to get involved.
The UO's Postdoctoral Appointment Guidelines
  • The Office of the Provost provides guidelines for all postdoctoral appointments.
Research Compliance Services
  • Research Compliance Services can help you navigate complex federal and state research compliance regulations, so that innovative and collaborative research may flourish.
Teaching Engagement Program
  • The UO's Teaching Engagement Program supports our teaching mission with trainings and workshop for all instructional staff.
Academic Impressions
  • Professional development platform with specific higher-ed trainings around faculty development, leadership, diversity and inclusion, and more
MyTrack Learning
  • Search and register for learning activities, create a customized development plan, and track progress towards development goals.