Welcome!
We would like to introduce the new Utah Post-Doctoral Association (UPDA), a chapter of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA).
The UPDA is an independent advocacy organization started by, run by, and operated for the Post-Docs at the University of Utah. As a Post-Doc here, you are automatically a member of the UPDA.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the UPDA is to be a sustainable organization that represents, supports, and enhances the Post-Doc community at the University of Utah. Our mission is to promote the social network and career development of Post-Docs at the University of Utah.
To do this the UPDA has six main goals:
- Help incoming Post-Docs acclimatize to Utah.
- Foster social interactions and communication between Post-Docs.
- Assist in driving career advancement.
- Be highly responsive to our members' needs and issues of concern.
- Provide a forum for interaction between departmental faculty and Post-Docs.
- Represent Post-Docs to Utah Administration and on the National level.
Our goal is to provide cross discipline support common to all Post-Docs in a collaborative manner, but also provide support and service specific to your area of interest.