Postdoctoral Affairs and Prestigious Awards
Our office strives to provide programs, services, and support to better the postdoctoral experience at the University of Florida, elevating scholarly excellence and cultivating an environment that promotes groundbreaking research.
Strengthening the Postdoc Experience
The office supports, informs, and connects the postdoctoral community at the University of Florida in several key areas, including:
- working with other campus units to ensure consistent postdoc policies and procedures related to appointments, benefits, international visa compliance, and employee relations.
- leading the development and implementation of postdoctoral policies and resolves complex postdoc-related concerns.
- providing professional development programming for postdocs, including orientation, mentoring initiatives, and career development workshops.
- contributing leadership and administrative support to the UF Postdoctoral Association (UFPDA).
- serving as the Graduate School’s lead coordinator for prestigious external and internal fellowships.