Vanderbilt Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Exploring what comes next after your PhD? Join @vubretaspire for the 2026 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers to learn about an array of career paths across academia, industry, government, and more. Register: medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-develop…

✨ Former Postdoc Spotlight ✨ Vineeta Sharma, Ph.D., a former Vanderbilt postdoc, now a Staff Scientist at Meharry, is advancing disease research through cutting-edge imaging. Her advice: pair technical expertise with translational skills. Learn more: vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/postdo…

Join us for our May Coffee Break on Thursday, May 28 between 9-10 a.m. in Alumni Hall 206 (*please note location change). RSVPs are encouraged, but not required! Come meet with your fellow postdocs & start your day right. RSVP: events.vanderbilt.edu/provost/event/…

📣 In case you missed it, our May postdoc newsletter 📨 is out now! Catch up on important updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved with the VPA (nominations open now!), and more you won't want to miss. 🗞️ 🔗 Read it here: t.e2ma.net/webview/rdqoxj…

💛 Congratulations to all the Vanderbilt graduates! 🎓 OPA is cheering you on as you take your next steps. Anchor down! ⚓

Considering a future in academia? Join @vubretaspire for their next ASPIRE Up session on Finding the Right Fit: Understanding Faculty Roles & the Faculty Job Search Process to explore different faculty paths and how to navigate the academic job search. All postdocs are welcome.

Meet our May Postdoc Spotlight: Jialing Li, Ph.D., a postdoc in Earth & Environmental Sciences at VU! 🌎🌿 Read more about her work and her journey to Vanderbilt in our May postdoc feature: #postdoc-features" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/about/…

✨ Former Postdoc Spotlight ✨ Prasobh Padmanabhan, Ph.D., a former Vanderbilt postdoc, is now an Engineering Manager advancing quantum tech at Qmet Tech. His advice: broaden your skillset to align with industry needs. Learn more: vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/postdo…

Join us for our April Coffee Break this week on Thursday, April 23 between 9-10 a.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). RSVPs are encouraged, but not required! Come meet with your fellow postdocs & start your day right. RSVP here: events.vanderbilt.edu/provost/event/…

Postdocs! Please join the @VandyPostdoc's next happy hour this week on Thursday, April 23, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100) for a fun and relaxed evening with your fellow postdocs. ⛓️‍RSVP here: events.vanderbilt.edu/provost/event/…

Today is Giving Day at Vanderbilt! 🌟 At the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, we’re Anchored in Impact – and Giving Day is our time to build what’s next. Join us in celebrating our 10th Giving Day. You can make your gift to enhance postdoctoral support at givecampus.com/campaigns/7521…

We had a great time at the 2026 NPA Annual Conference in SF! Loved the sessions on GenAI + international postdoc support, celebrating Faith Bishop’s contributions at the conference, & connecting at the Spark Social. Learn more: nationalpostdoc.org/mpage/2026AC 📷: Freedom Film LLC

Meet our April Postdoc Spotlight: Leping Wang, Ph.D., a postdoc in Sociology at VU! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌍 Read more about her work and her time spent outside of the lab in our April postdoc feature: #postdoc-features" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/about/…

💼 Join the @vuwomenscenter for a Salary Negotiation Workshop where you can build confidence and learn strategies to advocate for your worth! 📅 Mon, April 13 | ⏰ 12:00–1:15 p.m. | 💻 Zoom ✨ All are welcome 🔗 Register: anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/12374539

Did you know the VPA hosts monthly executive board meetings open to all postdocs? 👀 Join us to discuss events, share ideas, & connect with VPA leaders ahead of board nominations! 📅 Mon, Apr 13 | ⏰ 3 PM | 📍 Light Hall 437 🔗 Register: events.vanderbilt.edu/provost/event/…

📣 In case you missed it, our April postdoc newsletter 📨 is out now! Catch up on important research updates, upcoming events, & ways to get involved. 🗞️ Read it here: t.e2ma.net/webview/nyrkuj…

Join the @vuwomenscenter for their April parenting group session on improving family communication. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📅 Wed, April 8 | ⏰ 12:00 p.m. | 💻 Zoom All are welcome! 🔗 Register: anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/12366635

Celebrating our postdocs! 🎉 Congratulations to all award winners at our annual honors banquet for your leadership, mentorship, innovation, & scientific excellence. Thank you for inspiring the Vanderbilt community and beyond! Read about our awardees here: news.vanderbilt.edu/2026/04/02/146…

🎬 The Lasker Foundation 2026 Video Contest is OPEN! Create a 2-min video on a biomedical research question + its future impact 🧠 ⏰ April 2, 1PM 💰 $5K prize 📣 Winners published in Journal of Clinical Investigation 🎓 Get language coaching via @VUELC: vanderbilt.edu/elc/coaching/

ATTN Postdocs! Want to support undergraduate researchers at Vanderbilt? 🎓🧪 Volunteer to review posters or help with a poster workshop for the upcoming Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn more and sign up at the link in our bio. 🔗