Office of Postdoctoral Initiatives
Make the most of the postdoc experience.
The Office Postdoctoral Initiatives, located within the Graduate School, advocates for postdoctoral associates (9546) and fellows (9560). We collaborate with faculty, administrators, and departments across the University to provide the support and resources our postdoctoral scholars need as they prepare for their future careers.
About the Office of Postdoctoral Initiatives
The Office of Postdoctoral Initiatives exists to:
- Build community and give greater visibility to postdoctoral scholars;
- Encourage excellence in postdoctoral mentoring, advising, and professional development;
- Prepare the next generation of scholars to be leaders and change agents in their respective fields.
OPI Strategic Vision
OPI Logic Model
The Postdoc Experience
PostdocSERU Survey
PostdocSERU is the first comprehensive survey of the postdoctoral experience of its kind at the University of Minnesota. The survey includes questions related to the postdoc experience in several key areas: research training, teaching, manuscript and grant-writing, mentoring and advising, professional and career development opportunities, as well as health and well-being. View results from the 2021 PostdocSERU Survey.
Postdoctoral Handbook
The Postdoctoral Handbook is a guide for incoming and existing Postdocs for navigating their time at the University of Minnesota.
Contact Us
Office of Postdoctoral Initiatives | [email protected]
Mariam Banahi
Assistant Director for Postdoctoral Initiatives
Twin Cities Campus | Johnston Hall 306
[email protected]
Individual Consultation
OPI staff is available to help you with career and professional development advice, your individual development plan (IDP), conflict resolution, navigating University resources, and more.
The Post
The Post is a monthly e-newsletter catered to UMN’s postdoctoral community. It includes career and professional development resources, information on internal and external funding opportunities, service opportunities, as well as the latest from OPI and the Postdoctoral Association. All UMN Postdocs are automatically subscribed to The Post, but Faculty and Staff who work closely with Postdocs are encouraged to subscribe using the form below. To submit content to The Post, please email [email protected].
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