Postdoctoral scholars at UCSC participate in cutting edge research backed by the resources and benefits of the University of California statewide system while enjoying a collegial atmosphere and scenic location unique to UC Santa Cruz.

News-Announcements

New! UC PostDoc Newsletter: News and information by and for the UC postdoc community.
https://vspa.berkeley.edu/inaugural_issue_march09.pdf

Post-Doctoral Scholars Bargaining Group : In November 2008, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) was recognized as the exclusive representative of UC postdoctoral scholars. The unit includes postdoctoral scholars at all campuses. For more information about the bargaining process, please go to http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/employees/policies_employee_labor_relations/collective_bargaining_units/post_docs/index.htmls

Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Optics, Imaging and Spectroscopy, Cell Biology, and Nanofabrication
Professor Teri Odom of the Chemistry Department at Northwestern University has several openings for post-doctoral fellows who have demonstrated expertise in optics, imaging and spectroscopy, cell biology, or nanofabrication. Further information on the group’s research interests can be found at: http://chemgroups.northwestern.edu/odom/index.htm

Interested parties should send (1) a statement of purpose and (2) CV including publications + three suggested letter writers via e-mail to: todom@northwestern.edu. Any questions should be addressed to Professor Teri Odom at todom@northwestern.edu.

NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities To highly talented national and international scientists and engineers to engage in ongoing NASA research in Aeronautics, Astrobiology, Astrophysics, Earth Science, Exploration Systems, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Space Operations.

* Three application deadlines each year: November 1, March 1, and July 1
* Approximately 60 Fellowships awarded annually
* One-year appointments, renewable up to three years
* Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for certain degree fields and high cost-of-living areas
* Annual travel budget of $8,000
* Financial assistance for relocation
* Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program
Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc.

Eligibility:
* U.S. Citizens
* Foreign Nationals with a J-1 visa status as a research scholar, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with pending LPR status
* Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients

Locations of Fellowship Positions:
* Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
* Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
* Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
* Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
* Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, NY
* Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
* Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
* Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
* Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
* Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
* Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
* NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
* Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute

To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc.

Links for Prospective Postdocs

Postdoc Employment Opportunities:
http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/academic_employment/Employment_opportunities_bulletin.htm#postdoc

Office of Research: http://research.ucsc.edu/index.html

Links for Current Postdocs, Mentors and Administrators

Postdoc AHR policies: http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/academic_policies_and_procedures/postdoc/index.htm

Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Plan:
http://www.garnett-powers.com/postdoc/

Information for International Postdoc Scholars:
http://oie.ucsc.edu/is3/index.shtml

Additional Resources

Career Center: http://www2.ucsc.edu/careers/grad/index.html

UCSC Postdoctoral Scholars Association: http://graddiv.ucsc.edu/student_affairs/postdoc.php

UC Council of Postdoctoral Scholars: http://www.ucpostdoc.org

National Postdoc Association: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org           

UCSC is an institutional member of the NPA. UCSC postdocs, graduate students and faculty may register as affiliate members using their .ucsc.edu email address to access member benefits.

Postdoc definition

What is a postdoctoral scholar?
A postdoctoral appointment is a temporary one designed to give individuals an opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The time spent as a postdoc is in preparation for a career progression in academe, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector. For many, especially those in the physical and life sciences, postdoctoral work is a critical step in securing future employment.

A postdoc is an individual who:

• Will pursue a full-time program of advanced training and research under the direction of a faculty member with an appointment in an academic department or organized research unit.

• Will be supported by campus research grants or contracts, by fellowships administered by the campus, or by other external sources.

• May not have had more than five years of postdoctoral experience, including at other institutions.