Welcome to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) in The Graduate College at the University of Vermont.
At UVM, postdoctoral scholars join a vibrant community of scholars, where discovery, innovation, and collaboration drive our shared commitment to excellence. Our postdoctoral scholars play a critical role in the thriving research enterprise of our R1 university, where research is a public good.
Postdoctoral Scholars
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is hub of resources and advocacy to support your success—from your first day on campus through your next career step. We champion your development as scholar-leaders in academia, industry, and the public and non-profit sectors. Whether you're seeking professional development, mentoring, or simply connection with fellow postdocs, we invite you to explore all that the OPA offers—and to help shape what comes next.
Faculty and Campus Partners
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports faculty mentors and collaborates with campus partners to advance the success of postdoctoral scholars. Please reach out with questions, collaborative opportunities, and news.
Mission of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- serve as a central source of expertise, support, and advocacy for postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and administrators;
- collaborate with the Office of the Vice President for Research, faculty, academic units, the Postdoctoral Association, and other campus partners to optimize the postdoctoral experience;
- support, enhance, and promote postdoctoral training opportunities and professional and career development to help prepare Postdoctoral Scholars for independent research careers in the academy, government, industry, and other sectors;
- educate postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and the campus community about University policies and guidance related to postdoctoral scholars and provide assistance to postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and administrative units in dealing with postdoctoral administrative issues