Boston Postdoctoral Association (contact us at contact@bostonpostdoc.org) We are a regional coalition of postdoc associations and postdoc representatives from 17 Boston area Postdoctoral Associations Our aim is to foster a sense of community, encourage increased communication, and aid in creating a collaborative environment among postdocs by advocacy efforts and organizing social and career development events to bring together postdocs across the Greater Boston Area. Committees of the Boston Postdoctoral Association Advocacy The BPDA supports and advocates for postdocs, organizes events for postdocs, and serves as a communication platform for the postdoctoral associations in the Greater Boston Area. Advocacy is central to the mission of the BPDA. Under the "Resource" section, you will find our recent "Recommendations for Postdoctoral Policies" as well as a number of outstanding articles that give very useful background to the situation of postdocs and the US academic research system, together with suggestions for urgently needed improvements. Career Development The BPDA is committed to the training of early career researchers in preparation for the jobs of tomorrow. These efforts include bi-monthly networking nights, courses, career panels, symposia and more. Public Affairs The BPDA Public Affairs committee works collaboratively with the other committees of the BPDA to share the events and message of the BPDA as a whole with the Boston postdoctoral community. Social As many postdocs arrive in Boston from across the United States and the world, the BPDA provides social activities to allow postdoctoral scholars to build a community and support network during their time in Boston.
