Harvard FAS Postdoc Association

Postdocs in the greater Harvard community @harvardmpa1 @HMSBPA @HSPHPDA @BCHPostDoc @bidmcpda @bwh_postdocs @BroadTrainees @bostonpostdocs ask for urgent change in postdoc compensation: chronicle.com/blogs/letters/… 1/

Interested in exploring jobs at a company? Join us tomorrow for a virtual open discussion with Dr Andrew Strikwerda from COMSOLMultiphysics (comsol.com), organized by Stephen Kargere! When: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 4pm to 5pm Sign up here! postdoc.fas.harvard.edu/os_events/nojs…

We hope you come vote and show your support for the union!

We want to point out that your vote will be anonymous and that by law Harvard cannot retaliate against you for voting. International postdocs and postdocs who are on a fellowship or paid by HHMI are all eligible to and have the legal right to vote. (3/4)

Bargaining for a raise to meet the costs in Boston? Fighting against time caps and earning job security? Protection from harassment, discrimination, and more support for international scholars? Making life easier for postdoc parents? A union can help all of this happen. (2/4)

It's time to vote! Harvard Academic Workers-UAW is holding elections today April 3rd and tomorrow April 4th. Do come and vote (in person!) and we hope it's a resounding YES! When: 10AM-12PM & 2PM-6PM Cambridge - Science Center Room 300H Allston - SEC room LL2.208 (1/4)

Wishing you all a happy new year, with a gentle nudge to take our annual postdoc survey! Each response (which shall remain anonymous) counts in helping us advocate for better postdoc benefits. Do DM us for the link to the survey!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about our support for the union! (6/6)

We would like to note that despite this endorsement, the PDA will remain separate from the union organizing effort. We continue to welcome all postdocs, regardless of their feelings about the union, to participate in our events and be part of our community! (5/6)

The FAS Postdoctoral Association Board has voted unanimously to endorse the formation of Harvard Academic Workers- UAW (HAW-UAW) (harvardacademicworkers.org) - a union that would include postdocs, as well as other non-tenure track academic workers across Harvard. (1/6)

Dear FAS Postdocs, join us for the Winter party tomorrow! Come wearing your ugliest sweaters for a chance at a prize! Where: Hoffman Lab Faculty Lounge (4th floor, 20 Oxford St.) When: Tomorrow! Wed Dec 13th, 5-7 PM RSVP link: postdoc.fas.harvard.edu/event/winter-p…

The event will be followed by a happy hour! When: Wednesday, November 29th Time: Panel discussion(4-5 pm); Happy hour (5-6 pm) Where: Pierce 301, 29 Oxford Street

FAS PDA is organizing an in-person panel discussion on consulting with Exponent, an engineering and scientific consulting firm, today, 29th November! This event will be an opportunity to learn about careers in consulting and interact with experts from Exponent.

Dear FAS and SEAS postdocs, it's time again for our annual survey! The data will remain anonymous and will help us advocate for better salary and benefits. Do take it and help us learn more about your working and living situation! harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2t…

FAS postdocs, come join us for Postdoctoberfest today! We have beer and pretzels! 🍺🍻 Where : Hoffman Lab Faculty Lounge When : Today, Oct 26th from 5PM to 7PM

Lastly, remember that if you are facing any issues of bullying or harassment, you aren't alone. Do reach out, we are all here to support! Sign up for the event here : postdoc.fas.harvard.edu/os_events/nojs…

Also, this is a great opportunity to meet all the new postdocs at FAS and the FAS Postdoc Association as well! (3/4)

Calling all FAS postdocs - open house event (with free pizza)! When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 12:30pm to 1:30pm Where: Biolabs 1087, 16 Divinity Avenue Join us for an open house on nondiscrimination and professional conduct! (1/4)