Resources Overview

As part of our office's mission to enhance the postdoctoral experience at Purdue, we have gathered information below that current postdocs might find useful.

Postdoc Workshops

Visit https://gspd.gosignmeup.com to view and enroll in any listed workshop. Workshops considered relevant to early-career development and postdoc life are flagged in the left menu under "+ Postdoc."

National Postdoctoral Association

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a member-driven, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. Since 2003, the NPA has pursued an ambitious agenda to enhance the quality of the postdoctoral experience in the United States.

The NPA has assumed a leadership role in addressing the many issues confronting the postdoctoral community that are national in scope and require action beyond the local level. For more information, visit the NPA website.

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

We are excited to partner with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity as an Institutional Member to provide online professional development resources and support to our faculty and postdocs. NCFDD provides recorded webinars on preparing for a faculty position, grant and paper writing, and other professional development tools.

The Postdoc Community

The Purdue Postdoctoral Association (PPDA) unites postdoctoral researchers by fostering professional and social interaction among Purdue postdocs and between Purdue postdocs and other Purdue scholars and staff. It strives to:

Increase awareness of the contributions of Purdue postdocs to the University and the scientific body in general
Improve the postdoctoral experience at Purdue
Facilitate postdoctoral career development
Encourage communication through a postdoc email list
Encourage community development through its Twitter Page

Off-Campus Housing

View the Purdue guide to Off-Campus Housing for information on renter's rights, policies, and resources.