National Postdoctoral Association

Work-Life Resources

• Career Development and Other Opportunities for Postdocs

• Career Planning Resources
  This section contains a wealth of information compiled by the NPA from choosing the perfect postdoc position to obtaining funding, resume building skills and information on alternative careers.
  
  
• Conflict Resolution Resources Coming Soon!
  Some resources and guidance for postdocs coping with difficult situations and conflicts.
  
  
• International Postdoc Resources
  This section provides information about visa issues and other resources for international postdocs.
  
  
• Diversity Issues Clearinghouse
  A variety of resources for scientists and researchers who have an interest in diversity issues.
  
  
• Overview of Tax Issues for Postdocs
  Information and resources on income tax issues that arise for postdocs such as filing estimated taxes, FICA, self-employment tax and taxes for the international postdoc.
  
  
• Retirement Planning for Postdocs The article, “Retirement Planning for Postdocs…The What, Where and How of Investigating Your Options," by Alyson Reed and Joan Garnett appears in 2007 AWIS magazine. It provides “how-to” advice on a range of retirement options for postdocs.
  
  
• Student Loan FAQ for Postdocs
  Information on managing your student loans during your postdoc. You must log in to view this members-only resource.
  
  
• Family-Friendly Resources for Postdocs
  Information and resources for postdocs on managing their family lives while furthering their research careers, including "A Postdoc's Guide to Pregnancy and Maternity Leave," a guide for women who are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during their postdoc.
  

Postdoc Association Resources

• Postdoc Association (PDA) Toolkit and Postdoctoral Office (PDO) Toolkit
  The NPA has developed toolkits that serve as resources for PDAs and PDOs, with information about starting and sustaining these organizations. The toolkits are available to NPA members.
  
  
• Responsible Conduct of Research for Postdocs
  The NPA has a number of resources for PDOs and PDAs interested in developing programming on the responsible conduct of research (RCR) for postdocs, including the RCR Toolkit for establishing such programs.
  
  

Postdoc Policy Resources

• Postdoc Data
  This section includes data collection sources and other data resources on the postdoctoral community.
  
  
• Papers on Postdoc Workforce Issues
  This section contains links to articles describing issues that postdocs face in the workforce.
  
  
• NPA Institutional Policy Database
  The NPA has created a database that provides policy information for postdocs at various institutions and links to institutional websites and handbooks. This resource is available to NPA members.
  
  
• NPA Position Statements
  One of the main issues driving the formation of the NPA was the need for national policy changes to address structural and systemic problems affecting postdocs.  The NPA has generated a set of policy resources for postdocs.
  
  

Resources from NPA Supporters

• Science Careers Forum
  The NPA's job board partner provides information on career development issues with pages devoted to postdocs.
  
  
• Science Alliance for Students and Postdocs
  Resources for students and postdocs from the New York Academy of Sciences.
  
  

Special Offers

• Lab Essentials Publications
  Several Lab Essentials publications from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press are of interest to postdocs and a discount is offered to NPA members.
  
  
• Free Affilitate Membership with the NPA
  Postdocs affiliated with sustaining member institutions are eligible for a free Affiliate Membership with the NPA.
  
  
• Individual Membership Benefits
  NPA individual members are entitled to several benefits including access to members only content on the website.
  
  
• AAAS Postdoc Members-Join the NPA at ½ Price!
  AAAS has joined with the NPA to offer postdocs discounted memberships to both organizations.