Dear Colleagues and Friends, Come and join us for making creative signs at Bella Vista tomorrow at 10:30 AM. Unite and stand up for science. See you all tomorrow. Donate: buff.ly/9yvl4ec #Stand_up_for_science #UCSD #Postdoc

Hello! Join fellow postdocs and other friends at La Jolla Shores for a St. Patrick's Day weekend bonfire social! Please RSVP here with your cell phone number and email so that we can keep you updated on the specific location of the group RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

#Bonfire Rescheduled Hello! Because of rain, the bonfire planned for Friday, March14th is rescheduled to Friday, March 21st at 7:30 PM. Instead of a bonfire, we are hanging out tomorrow (7 PM, Friday, March 14th) at Shore Rider bar (buff.ly/vlmmW7X) Feel free to join us

Dear Postdocs, Researchers and Industry Professionals, Join our annual networking event happening on 11th April at UCSD. Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 Time: 6:30 – 9:00 PM Venue: Dirty Birds at UCSD, La Jolla) Sponsored by Miltenyi Biotec and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Join Us Every Last Friday of the Month! 🗓️ Next Gathering: Friday, March 28th, 2025 🕓 Time: 4 PM 📍 Venue: 2nd Floor Terrace at The Bella | Espresso & Cocktail Lounge 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 🎵 Featuring Live Beats from DJ Fabrizio Rinaldi!

Due to César Chávez Holiday, Happy hour planned on 28th March is postponed to next Friday on 4th April, 2025. 🗓️ Next Gathering: Friday, April 4th, 2025 🕓 Time: 4 PM 📍 Venue: 2nd Floor Terrace at The Bella | Espresso & Cocktail Lounge 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla

Join us for an interactive workshop with Dr. Pam Schilling. 📅 Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 🕑 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Crandell/Hofmann Conference Room (2242), Moores 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Pam Schilling, CEO & Co-Founder of Archer Career Register: buff.ly/JEdSYsB

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We are ready to welcome you for our annual networking event. Come join us. Register here: buff.ly/DdavVWk #Networking #UCSD #postdoc #Industry

Join Happy hour at Ionis Pharmaceuticals in Carlsbad for an evening of connection and celebration. 📍 Ionis Pharmaceuticals – Outdoor Courtyard 📅 Thursday, May 15 ⏰ 4:30 - 6:30 PM Register here: buff.ly/GCQ3dD5

Dear all, Join us for an Industry Careers Workshops (Virtual, Zoom) event on 28th May 2025. EVENT SUMMARY: 11:00-12:00PM (resume workshop) 1:00-2:00PM (interview workshop) 4:30-6:00PM (panel discussion) Register here: buff.ly/8nmMnR4

Accepting Nominations for the 2025–2026 PDA Executive Board 🔹 Position details, expectations, and benefits of serving on the board:buff.ly/FBCLK4W 🔹 Submit your nomination here:buff.ly/sRAmUz6 📅 Deadline: Friday, July 18 at 11:59 PM PT

We bid farewell to Dr. Jiyo Athertya, our co-vice chair of Industry Exposure. She played a key role in connecting postdoctoral scholars with career opportunities beyond academia. PDA is grateful for her valuable contributions to supporting postdoc career development.

Our co-vice chair of Career Development, Dr. Mahsa Pourhamzeh has been an active member of the PDA for the past two years. In this role, she’s been a driving force in helping postdocs explore and pursue careers beyond academia. We are grateful for her contributions.

Spotlight on Dr. Theresa Rohm. She advanced PDA’s networking events, secured sponsorships, & connected postdocs across disciplines, sectors, & cultures. A true community builder who will be deeply missed. Wishing her all the best in her next career steps on the world stage.

🎓 Thinking about joining a new lab? Caitlin Caitlin Aamodt, PhD/ @caamodt.bsky.social drops some golden advice on how to spot supportive environments in academia 👇 1️⃣ Look for diversity, it’s often a sign of a healthy culture. 2️⃣ Talk to current lab members. 3️⃣ Talk to someone who left the lab.

Sometimes the best insights come from behind the scenes 💬✨ Caitlin Aamodt, PhD/ @caamodt.bsky.social UCSD Postdoctoral Association Silvia Vicenzi Tag someone who’s applying to labs right now! 🎥 #AcademicAdvice #LabCultureMatters #PhDLife #PostdocTips #InclusiveScience #DASLPodcast #WomenInSTEM #LabMentorship

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