Mission and Goals

Mission

The mission of the University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Association is to improve the quality of the postdoctoral experience and to facilitate the long-term success of our members.

Goals

Recognition of post doctorates as members of the University community:

• Recognition of teaching and research accomplishments

• Representation in decisions and policies that affect post doctorates

Professional development programs:

• Seed grant opportunities

• Career and training workshops

• Job fair opportunities

Clear and consistent human resources procedures:

• Hiring and Firing

• Communication of responsibilities

• Job performance evaluations

• Conflict resolution resources

Communication and information resources:

• List server of members

• Online newsletter, website, member directory

• Partnership with the U of M Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to achieve our mutual objectives

Members

Members include all non-tenure-track postdoctoral appointments including but not limited to Postdoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Associates, and Research Associates.