Vanderbilt Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

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. 🔗

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

✨ Meet our March Postdoc Spotlight: Heather Hartmann, Ph.D., a postdoc in Biochemistry at VU! 🧬 Read more about her work and journey through her academic career in our March postdoc feature: #section-postdoc-features" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/about/…

Considering a K award? Join @vubretaspire for tomorrow’s ASPIRE Up: K Awards from K12 to K99 workshop to learn more about NIH career development pathways and how to plan your next steps. All postdocs are welcome.

🎓 Postdocs are invited to participate in the GCC Virtual Career Expo, a virtual recruiting & networking event connecting advanced-degree talent with employers across various fields. 📅 March 4, 2026 | ⏰ 11 AM–3 PM CT | 💻 Virtual 🔗 Register here: medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-develop…

Join us for our February Coffee Break this week on Thurs, Feb 26 between 9-10 a.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). RSVPs are encourage, but not required! Come meet your fellow postdocs & start your day with a fresh cup. ☕🫖 🔗 Register here: events.vanderbilt.edu/provost/event/…

✨ Former Postdoc Spotlight ✨ Anneke Sanders, Ph.D., a former Vanderbilt postdoc, is now an Associate Professor of Instruction at the University of Iowa. Her journey highlights teaching-focused careers and mentorship in higher education. Learn more: vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/postdo…

🎤 Decoding Your Story: Networking & Interviewing Success Join @vubretaspire & GPCS for an interactive networking & interviewing practice event with StoryMason card game. 📅 Feb 20 | ⏰ 4–6 PM | 📍 The Pub at Overcup Oak (Sarratt/Rand) 🔗 Register here: medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-develop…

Join the Women's Center next week on Wednesday, Feb 18 in Alumni Hall 206 for their next WITA session for a discussion on leveraging your Ph.D. for career paths in various sectors. 🔗 Register to attend here: anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/12095970

Simplifying community engagement, so you can invest your energy where it matters. Get Connected today! Find opportunities easily, sign-up quickly and track your volunteer hours efficiently. Visit vu.edu/getconnected and log in with your VUnetID to get started.

✨ Meet our February Postdoc Spotlight: Mohd Khan, Ph.D., a postdoc in Clinical Pharmacology at VUMC! 💊🩺 Read more about his work and journey to Vanderbilt in our February postdoc feature: #section-postdoc-features" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/about/…

📣 In case you missed it, our February postdoc newsletter 📨 is out now! Catch up on new funding/research opportunities, upcoming events, & ways to get involved. 🗞️ Read it here: t.e2ma.net/webview/z7m8oj…

Join the @vuwomenscenter for their February parenting group session on raising sexually healthy kids 💜 📅 Wed, Feb 11 | ⏰ 12:00 p.m. | 💻 Zoom All are welcome! 🔗 Register: anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/12123345

✨ Former Postdoc Spotlight ✨ Chris Smith, Ph.D. (@DrChrisTSmith), a former Vandy postdoc, now works in Postdoc Affairs & serves in national leadership roles with @nationalpostdoc. His advice: build transferable skills & grow your network. Learn more: vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/postdo…

Join @vuwomenscenter next week on Tuesday, February 10 to learn more about being intentional with your interpersonal connections and friendships throughout your life. 🌿💛🧩 You can register for the Zoom link here: vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

💘 Postdocs, you’re invited! Join the @VandyPostdoc Valentine’s Social on Friday, Feb. 6, 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/…

Join the Women's Center next week on Tuesday, Jan 27 via Zoom for their first WITA session of the spring semester for a discussion on finding community in graduate school featuring VPA Vice President, Heather Hartmann! Register to attend here: vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

A reminder to submit your nominations for the annual postdoc awards by January 28. The awards recognize postdocs who demonstrate excellence in research, service, mentorship, and a commitment to the postdoc community. For more information visit vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/about/…

Join us for our January Coffee Break tomorrow on Thurs, Jan 22 between 9-10AM in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). RSVPs are encouraged, but not required. Come meet your fellow postdocs & start your day with a fresh cup of coffee or tea. ☕🫖 Register here: events.vanderbilt.edu/provost/event/…

Join the Women's Center today for their Inclusive Book Group discussion of 'Parable of the Sower' by Octavia E. Butler. 🗓 Jan 21, 2026 | 12 PM 📍 Robert Penn Warren Center All are welcome! Limited copies available via the Women’s Center.