2023 National Postdoc Appreciation Week at UCSF

Lands End Walk • Get an early start on NPAW with a walk around scenic Land's End in San Francisco with the Postdoctoral Scholars Association and The Gladstone Institutes! The walk will last about 2 hours, and family and friends are welcome. RSVP to attend, and meet at the Land's End parking lot. Don't forget to bring water and snacks!

Meet the new Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Scholars​ • We are excited to introduce your new assistant dean, Chequeta Allen, EdD, MBA. We'll also have burritos! • Mission Bay - Koret Quad • Registration has closed for this event, but we should have some extra food, so please feel free to drop by to meet the new Dean.

Workplace Navigation: The First 90 Days: How to Establish Yourself in Any New Position • Whether you’re starting a new job, postdoc, or rotation, there are 4 things to do to assess and position yourself to succeed. In this highly interactive session, we’ll use real-life examples and reflection to explore best practices to evaluate your situation, understand your team dynamics, and formulate a winning strategy that positions you to achieve your goals at UCSF and beyond. • Sponsored by the OCPD • Learn more and register • Virtual/Zoom

Meet the new Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Scholars​ • We are excited to introduce your new assistant dean, Chequeta Allen, EdD, MBA. Stop by and have some light snacks. • Mission Bay - Genentech Atrium • Registration is now closed, but please stop by to say hello.

National Postdoc Appreciation Happy Hour with the Gladstone Institutes • All UCSF postdocs and their families are welcome! • Sponsored by the PSA, Gladstone Institutes and 10xGenomics • Mission Bay - Genentech Hall Steps.

Professional Photographer Headshots at Parnassus • Get a headshot from a professional photographer for your LinkedIn/UCSF Connect profiles, job talk, or just for you! This event is sponsored by the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars and the Postdoctoral Scholars Association • Registration Closed • Parnassus - Saunders Court. (Location may change to an indoor space if the AQI in San Francisco is above 150. Registered attendees will be notified via email.)

Meet the new Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Scholars​ • We are excited to introduce your new assistant dean, Chequeta Allen, EdD, MBA. We'll also have burritos! • Parnassus - Saunders Court • Registration has closed for this event, but we should have some extra food, so please feel free to drop by to meet the new Dean.

Getting Feedback on Faculty Application Materials • If you've already written your CV and Cover Letter and want feedback  on them, this Office of Career Development workshop is for you. Participants will be paired together and will use a checklist based on the Academic Career Readiness Assessment (ACRA) to give and receive constructive feedback on their CV and Cover Letter.

Self-Sponsorship Options for Permanent Residence (PR) • This session is for international postdoctoral scholars interested in exploring self-sponsored permanent residence options. Attorney Jennifer Bouta Mojica will cover materials required to build a strong self-petitioned PR application. You may pre-submit your permanent residence questions for the presenter in advance when registering. • Sponsored by the PSA and ISSO • Virtual

Professional Photographer Headshots at Mission Bay • Get a headshot from a professional photographer for your LinkedIn/UCSF Connect profiles, job talk, or just for you! This event is sponsored by the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars and the Postdoctoral Scholars Association • Registration Closed • Mission Bay - Koret Quad. (Location may change to an indoor space if the AQI in San Francisco is above 150. Registered attendees will be notified via email.)

UPRISE (Underrepresented Postdocs Realizing an Inclusive Scientific Environment) Meetup • Join other postdocs who identify as underrepresented for community and a pizza lunch. • Mission Bay - CVRI/Helen Diller courtyard.