Are you working on a writing project but having trouble focusing, especially in your home office? Feedback is important for a first-class grant application or other writing projects, especially from someone outside your research group. We are continuing a program to pair Duke postdocs working on similar projects to help each other make deadlines, provide feedback, and write in a […]
Three DUPA Chair Openings!
International Chair: We have a DUPA council chair opening. If you’re interested, apply for the International Chair. International postdocs make up half of all postdocs at Duke, and this chair position represents international postdocs within DUPA, advocates for our interests and most importantly organizes fun activities. We have organized international potluck, game nights, happy hours, […]
Postdoc Happy Hour + Trivia 6/17
We miss seeing everyone in person at our Postdoc Social Events, so we would love for you to join us for Virtual Happy Hour + Trivia! The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 17th at 6:00 PM! We will host a virtual Trivia game (5 categories of questions) followed by an informal meet-and-greet. We hope this […]
Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Application Deadline
WHEN: Fri June 11 REGISTER: https://gradschool.duke.edu/professional-development/programs/preparing-future-faculty Apply for the Preparing Future Faculty program (PFF) at Duke! PFF provides a yearlong experience for PhD students and postdocs to prepare them for the multiple roles they may be asked to assume as future faculty members in a variety of academic institutions. PFF fellows learn about the broad range of faculty roles […]
Tips for Writing a Successful K99 Application
WHEN: Tues June 8, 10-11 am REGISTER: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Xthy6gjOZMDRcy The NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) is designed for postdocs who are interested in a quicker transition to becoming an independent researcher The award provides up to 5 years of support consisting of two phases: 1-2 years of mentored support for postdoctoral research scientists, followed by up to […]
Duke Postdoc Comedy Club puts on Virtual Comedy Show
Check out the recording and write-up by Duke Research Blog. https://researchblog.duke.edu/2021/04/12/are-you-funnier-than-a-duke-postdoc/
Koru Mindfulness for Postdocs begins June 18
Having trouble sleeping and concentrating? Worrying about your future? Open your mind. Manage your stress. Learn mindfulness and meditation. Join a free Koru Mindfulness 4-week class, just for Duke postdocs. When: Thursdays, June 18 – July 9, 11:30 am-12:15 pm Where: On Zoom, of course Register: https://bit.ly/korupostdocs Questions? Email our instructor, Paige Vinson, Assistant Director of International […]
Buddy System for Duke Postdocs
With physical distancing measures in place, some of you may be far away from family and home. You may be thinking, “Who would know if I am sick?”, “Who could help me?”, or “Who can I just talk to?” To help, we have established a buddy system to encourage connection between postdocs. If you are […]
Triangle Area Postdoc Social
To celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we are hosting a joint social event with North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina. Please join us next Tuesday, September 17th, for a Triangle Postdoc Pub Night at Bull McCabe’s! We hope this will be a great opportunity to meet other postdocs from across the Triangle area […]
Outreach event | call for volunteers
DUPA and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics are teaming up for Science Day 2019 at NCSSM. This is a great opportunity for you to do outreach. We are looking for volunteers that would like to present their research to eager and very smart high schools students. You will get a free public speaking workshop in preparation […]