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The Chicago Guide to Your Career
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Overview
of tax issues for Postdocs
(see Employment
Benefits and Information)
Current
postdoctoral job listings
UMN
Postdoctoral Association Handbook
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to join the UMN-PDA Yahoo! Group!
Mission:
The mission of the University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Association is to
improve the quality of the postdoctoral experience and to facilitate the
long-term success of our members.
Members:
Members include all non-tenure-track postdoctoral appointments including
but not limited to Postdoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Associates, and Research
Associates.
Goals:
- Recognition of post doctorates as members of the University community:
- Recognition of teaching and research accomplishments
- Representation in decisions and policies that affect post doctorates
- Professional development programs:
- Seed grant opportunities
- Career and training workshops
- Job fair opportunities (modeled after Chemistry program)
- Clear and consistent human resources procedures:
- Hiring and Firing
- Communication of responsibilities
- Job performance evaluations
- Conflict resolution resources
- Communication and information resources:
- List server of members
- Online newsletter, website, member directory
- Partnership with the U of M Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to achieve
our mutual objectives
Contact the University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Association by email
at: pda@umn.edu 
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