UT Dallas Postdoctoral Association
Welcome, Comets!
If you’re interested in learning more or becoming a member of the UTDPDA, please fill out this brief Member Sign-Up Form to join the members email list and be granted access to our materials and Slack channel.
Our Mission
The University of Texas at Dallas Postdoctoral Association, hereafter referred to as the UTDPDA, exists to support and enrich UTD through facilitating postdoctoral scholars at UTD in their efforts toward the betterment of the University and society by:
- Acting as a liaison for postdoctoral scholars to the University and representing the interests of postdoctoral scholars.
- Supporting the professional development of postdoctoral scholars by enriching the available career development opportunities.
- Fostering connections between postdoctoral scholars to create a community at UTD.
- Representing all domestic and international postdoctoral scholars at UTD and advocating for them in a supportive and enriching environment.
The UTDPDA welcomes all individuals who hold a research doctorate but who are not faculty to participate in UTDPDA events and administration. A research doctorate refers to a PhD, an MD, a DO, a PharmD or any other equivalent doctoral degree used in the pursuit of research.
Quick Links
- Check out a story written by the Provost’s office about 2024 Postdoc Appreciation Week at UT Dallas.
- Check out the notes from our most recent general body meeting on June 5, 2024.