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Postdocs at Princeton University

Postdoctoral research associates and fellows are appointed through the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. Though appointed through the Office of the Dean of Faculty, we are not faculty but academic professionals. Rules corresponding to the different types of postdoc appointments can be found on this Policies & Procedures website. In coordinating your appointment at Princeton, your primary contact will be your supervising professor and her departmental administrative staff, however, questions regarding benefits can be addressed by the Office of Human Resources.

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The Princeton Postdoctoral Council (PDC) aims to serve Postdoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Scholars and Research Associates at Princeton University by aiding in their professional development, fostering a sense of community and identity, and enhancing the quality of the postdoctoral experience.

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Upcoming PDC Events

PDC Happy Hour

Wed, Feb 27, 2019, 6:00 pm

Interested in interdisciplinary discussions? Getting the latest news about Princeton? Getting involved in the next events of PDC? Or just grabbing...

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NBA Game - Philadelphia Sixers

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

The PDC is organizing a bus trip to Philadelphia to see the Philadelphia Sixers play against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday March 5 at 7PM (the bus...

PDC Happy Hour

Wed, Mar 27, 2019, 6:00 pm

Interested in interdisciplinary discussions? Getting the latest news about Princeton? Getting involved in the next events of PDC? Or just grabbing...

Tags: social event

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Postdoc Events at McGraw Center

Giving, Receiving, and Eliciting Feedback

329 Frist Campus Center
Thursday, February 21, 2019, 12 – 1:20pm

Spring 2019 Graduate Student Academic Success workshop series
In this workshop for graduate students across disciplines, you and your peers will learn how to give constructive feedback to classmates, colleagues, lab-mates, and assistants; gracefully hear and implement feedback from others; and ask your peers (and advisor!) for useful and timely feedback on your own scholarship. You’ll practice simple strategies to conquer the anxiety that can often come with “critique,” and will leave armed with tips and tools to give, receive, and elicit feedback positively, productively, and with purpose.

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Event Type: Workshop
For: GRADUATE/POSTDOC

330 Frist Campus Center
Thursday, February 21, 2019, 12 – 1:20pm

Tired of doing homework problems on the board? Can't get your students to talk on topic? Come share your experiences with fellow preceptors and a panel of experienced Graduate Teaching Fellows from the McGraw Center. We will discuss strategies that you can use in your classroom to address your specific concerns. These workshops are directed at both new graduate Assistants in Instruction and experienced AIs who want to invigorate their classrooms with new teaching strategies. Lunch is provided. This event may be counted as a pedagogy workshop for the Teaching Transcript program.
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Event Type: Workshop
For: GRADUATE/POSTDOC

330 Frist Campus Center
Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 3:30 – 5pm

Scientists experience the laboratory as the place where creative, open ended discovery happens. For undergraduates it can be an exciting place too, but labs don’t always run smoothly, and students need guidance to succeed in this learning environment. This workshop will prepare TAs to guide and interact with undergraduates in labs. Participants will discuss how to set goals that help students learn from lab, how to use grading lab reports as a tool to improve scientific writing, and how to run safe and efficient lab sessions. This event may be counted as a pedagogy workshop for the Teaching Transcript program.

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Event Type: Workshop
For: GRADUATE/POSTDOC

Postdocs Events at Davis IC

Tea & Talk - Understanding Race and Racism in the U.S.

Wed, Feb 20, 2019, 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm

Location: Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building (397)

Come learn about race, racism and racial relationships in the U.S. We will talk about racism in other parts of the world.

Tea & Talk is an informal weekly discussion group designed for international students, scholars and spouses – focused on issues that are common for adjusting to life in the U.S. and the Princeton campus culture. A light lunch will be served at each program. ...

English Conversation Class Series

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Location: New Graduate College (Common Room)

The English Conversation Group offers an opportunity to practice English language skills, make friends, and learn about different cultures. Individuals are divided into small groups, each with a volunteer tutor who is a native speaker. He/she will help group members with pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms etc. in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Location: Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building (Room 397)

International scholars, post docs and professional staff are invited to mix and mingle with other international scholars from around campus and the world. Refreshments including sushi, samosas, lo mein will be served! There will also be both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks available.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be at least 21 years old to drink alcohol and have your ID. This event is...