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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the NPA's The POSTDOCket by being an associate editor, writer or contributor. As a member-driven organization, the NPA relies on the guidance and leadership of leaders in the postdoc community. Our organization remains strong because of the dedicated work of our volunteers. The NPA Board of Directors, advisors, and committee leaders are all volunteers. Please complete the form below to help us learn a little bit more about you.

Your contact information [name, email address, phone number] and volunteer interests will be forwarded to The POSTDOCket Committee to ensure you are contacted. All other responses will be kept confidential.

Volunteering with The POSTDOCKet

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Professional Title *Please enter your current role or position (e.g., postdoctoral fellow, postdoctoral associate, research scientist, assistant professor). This helps us understand your background when reviewing responses.
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Which role(s) are you interested in volunteering? *	Editor Writer Both writer and editor
Please select up to two topics you'd be interested in writing about: *If you indicated interest in writing an article for the 2026 edition, please select up to two topics you'd be interested in writing about. This helps us align your interests with our content needs. Please choose no more than two topics.	A Scientist’s Guide to Getting Started: Science Communication Postdoc Spotlight Series (interview a postdoc at your research institute and write about them) Mental Health and Wellness Topics Balancing Work and Self: Reflections of a Postdoctoral New Mom Navigating Uncertainty & Career Anxiety Financial Planning and Budgeting on a Postdoc Salary: The Lessons I Learned Building Your Personal Academic Website and Online Presence Leadership Through Science Communication Developing Leadership as a Career Skill Receiving and Giving Constructive Feedback as a Postdoc How to Maintain Hobbies and Creative Outlets During a Postdoc How Women Postdocs Are Carving Career Paths Outside Academia Finding Your Voice: Communicating with Confidence as a Woman Scholar Stories of Strength: Women Postdocs from Marginalized Backgrounds The Power of Sisterhood: Women-Led Networks and Communities for Postdocs Intersectionality in the Lab: Race, Gender, and Identity in Postdoc Life Navigating Switching Fields of Research from Your PhD to Postdoc Position Daily Writing Habits and Practices for Postdocs Fostering Collaborations Within and Outside Your Lab/Group Getting Started on Organizing an Institute-level Postdoc Conference/Symposium All About Industrial Postdoctoral Positions Qualititative vs Quantitative Research and The Power of Integration I have my own topic idea – would like to discuss with the POSTDOCket team
Would you be interested in collaborating with another author for a co-authored article? *We’re exploring ways to encourage more cross-talk and collaborative writing. Let us know if you'd be open to co-authoring with another volunteer.	Yes, definitely Maybe, depending on the topic No, I prefer to write solo
Would you be interested in volunteering on an as needed basis? *	Yes No
How did you become aware of the opportunity to volunteer for the NPA? Please select all that apply.	NPA e-alert NPA website NPA social media Other society/association Word of mouth NPA Annual Conference

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Volunteering with The POSTDOCKet