Welcome to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

A Message from
Chequeta Allen,
Assistant Dean of Postdoctoral Affairs

As Assistant Dean of Postdoctoral Affairs, I am pleased that you have chosen Stanford University to continue your research training. Beginning your postdoctoral scholarly research is an exciting career phase for you and a highly valued part of Stanford’s educational and research mission. More »
           
     
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      Postdoc News and Highlights    

Stanford University welcomes you as does the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. There are many resources available to you, and we hope that this website is your introduction to some of what is offered. The purpose of our office is to ensure that:

  • postdoctoral scholars are properly appointed as students in advanced training, paid according to established guidelines, and have their training experiences appropriately documented and verified;
  • incoming postdoctoral scholars are familiar with institutional policies and procedures, and provided with accurate and timely information about benefits eligibility and requirements for enrollment;
  • established postdoctoral scholars are provided with the latest information, application instructions, award administration and tracking for annual intramural fellowship awards;
  • postdoctoral scholars are provided with support toward career progress through professional development and skill-building programs; and
  • faculty and staff involved with appointing postdoctoral scholars are provided with information, support and training for managing appointments and training experiences in agreement with institutional goals, objectives, policies and regulatory requirements

Most importantly, we consider ourselves your advocates.

We look forward to welcoming you in the office and offer an orientation for new scholars every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. And be sure to add yourself to the Stanford University Postdoc Association (SUPD) e-mail distribution list, so that you can receive timely announcements from us.

News and Highlights

  • The Responsible Conduct of Research (MED 255) 2008 Spring schedule is open for registration. This course is designed to engage participants in productive discussions about ethical issues that are commonly encountered during their research careers. This course is required for postdoctoral scholars who are supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, and many departments and programs also recommend this course as part of their curricula.
  • We have moved--effective Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

    Our new address is:

    1215 Welch Road, Modular A  
    Stanford Mail Code: 5402   
    All of our phone numbers will remain the same.
  • HHMI and Burroughs Wellcome have produced a book for postdoctoral scholars going into academia called Making the Right Moves. It includes chapters on obtaining a faculty position, staffing a lab, tracking projects, obtaining funding, mentoring trainees, and more.  Bound copies are available in the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at 1215 Welch Road, Modular A.  We suggest you call us at 498-POST to ensure availability.

Please contact us with any questions, or visit our office at the School of Medicine:

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Stanford University School of Medicine
1215 Welch Road, Modular A  
Stanford, CA 94305-5402
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Phone: (650) 498-POST
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