Dear UCSD Postdocs,

The PDA provides advocacy for postdocs and organizes networking opportunities, career development workshops and social events. Through these activities you can exchange ideas, meet new people, and connect with postdocs from UCSD and surrounding institutions. We are here to build community and enhance your postdoctoral experience.

The PDA Association represents UCSD postdocs at the annual National Postdoc Association (NPA) meeting, organizes an annual celebration of postdocs during "Postdoc Appreciation Week" in September, and in July of 2011 will hold the inaugural annual UCSD Postdoc Association Vendor Show to raise funds for additional postdoc events.

The PDA is an official university-recognized association, we are not affiliated with the union. Our group meets once a month, and we encourage you to attend the meetings if you are interested in being actively involved in organizing events or even just willing to lend a hand at the various events that will be held in the coming year.

Please feel free to contact us at pdaadmin@ucsd.edu