UCSD Postdoctoral Association

Postdoc Running Club 🏃‍♂️ First Monday of every month • 5 PM 📍 Geisel Library Relaxed ~5k, all levels welcome Scan the QR code to join our WhatsApp for updates

The 10th Annual SABPA Frontiers in Therapeutics and Diagnostics Forum (April 17, Del Mar) is accepting poster submissions. Selected presenters get free conference registration and the chance to share their work with an audience of biotech and pharma professionals.

Join us for Qs & As on the Mesa: Queer Scientists & Allies Symposium 🔬 This special event highlights the work and experiences of LGBTQIA+ researchers across the Torrey Pines Mesa, featuring engaging talks that celebrate both science and identity.

Join us on April 2nd to hear fantastic presentations from these graduate student and postdoctoral scholar finalists as they compete for cash prizes ranging from $250 to $2,500! The presentations will be followed by a reception with light refreshments.

Join Qs & As on the Mesa 🔬 A Queer Scientists & Allies Symposium highlighting LGBTQIA+ researchers across Torrey Pines Mesa. 📅 Apr 4 | ⏰ 10–12 📍 Sanford Burnham Prebys Talks + networking to support inclusion in STEM. Submit an abstract or RSVP via flyer QR!

Opportunity for grad students & postdocs exploring industry careers! Submit a poster for the 10th Annual SABPA FTD Forum & get FREE registration if selected. Present to biotech/pharma professionals, gain feedback, & network. Deadline: March 15 buff.ly/cdGS3NW

Research in the age of technology & AI buff.ly/aufyR9c

Register for the AIMS 2026 workshop, sponsored by Schmidt Sciences, exploring the latest advancements in AI for Multimodal Science. June 23–25, 2026 at Seventh College -- Tower West, Room 15A, UCSD 10176 Scholars Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 buff.ly/xNwY4mu

Yesterday’s run, this crew 🔥 Miles hit different when you run together. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 📸 from yesterday’s club run See you next Month!

We’re excited to announce the first joint Career Night hosted by GPSA and PDA 🎉 Sponsored by GPSA & hosted by PDA. Connect with professionals outside academia in a relaxed setting. Food and drinks provided while supplies last.

Postdoc Running Club 🏃‍♂️ First Monday of every month • 5 PM 📍 Geisel Library Relaxed ~5k, all levels welcome Scan the QR code to join our WhatsApp for updates

Excited to share recent work by our Co-Vice Chair, Exposure to Industry Program: Yasmin M. Kassim! 🎉 VASCilia—an open-source, AI tool for 3D analysis of cochlear hair cells—has been published in PLOS Biology. Developed at UC San Diego. 📰 UCSD Today: buff.ly/3xROyKj

Register for Career Nights! 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM | Career Panel: Career Decision-Making in the AI Era Panel + Q&A 🕔 5:00–7:30 PM | Networking Social @ Dirty Birds Connect with industry professionals. Food & drinks while supplies last. UCSD grad students & postdocs welcome!

Join the UCSD Postdoc Association (PDA) and the Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) for an engaging panel on navigating career paths in the AI era. Friday, Feb 6, 2026 at 4:00 – 5:30 PM on Horizon Room – UCSD Career Center Register: buff.ly/ZzwevUO

Postdoc Coffee Connection: Tuesday, December 16, from 10 - 11:30 am PT. Join us for informal conversations over coffee and pastries on the 4th floor of the Student Services Center (SSC) outside of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs bit.ly/PDCoffeeConnect.

CAREER COMPASS: a workshop for discovering professional purpose Are you wondering how to translate your training into a meaningful career? This interactive workshop will give you the direction for your career exploration and job search. link: buff.ly/gqTjtms

Join the Postdoc running club, each First Monday of each month, starting in January 2026 at 5 PM in front of Geisel Library. The WhatsApp group link is: buff.ly/Azg09is

Join UC San Diego's second annual Postdoc PITCH Competition! Compete showcasing the impact of your research. Prizes range from $25 to $2,500! Information sessions: buff.ly/VLNN1Kg Submit your video here: buff.ly/lsqJ2xO guidelines: buff.ly/5sViKbw

PDA Halloween Trivia & Board Game Night. Join us for a spooky and fun evening with Halloween vibes and board games! RVSP: buff.ly/q81SMNm Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: University Center 409 Dance Hall We’ll have: Board games & trivia

Join us for a relaxed 5k run on Monday, 10/27/25 at 8:30 AM. We'll meet at Silent Tree in front of Geisel Library. RVP: buff.ly/rcIHQZe We will end at Art of Espresso, where you can grab a (self-sponsored) coffee and chat with fellow runners. Contact dstehle@ucsd.edu