OHSU is Oregon's only public academic health center and includes a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. Together, everyone at OHSU is working toward the cause of bringing health and hope to all. 

OHSU is home to a diverse community of more than 250 postdoctoral scholars whose work is vital to excellence and innovation in research and service.The work of postdoctoral scholars is both rewarding and intense. It is easy to become so focused on research and lab activities that connecting with colleagues, engaging in professional development, and practicing self-care may be difficult. This is the reason why the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is delighted to help postdocs thrive holistically.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Mission

The mission of OHSU's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is to support the career development of all OHSU postdoctoral scholars from arrival to departure. In doing so, the office strengthens the research training for all postdoctoral scholars, ensures a consistent and superior postdoctoral experience, and prepares postdoctoral scholars for any professional endeavor they wish to pursue.

OHSU Postdoctoral Training Objectives

Postdoctoral training at OHSU is framed on the National Postdoctoral Association's Core Competencies. By the end of the mentored training period, a postdoctoral scholar will:

1. Possess a broad base of established and evolving discipline- and research-specific knowledge and skills.
2. Demonstrate effective professional and interpersonal communication skills that allow for interaction with colleagues at all levels.
3. Adhere to and reflect professionalism standards and practices within the workplace, institution, and discipline.
4. Possess the skills and techniques needed to facilitate effective mentorship, leadership, and management of projects and people.
5. Receive training in the responsible conduct of research to improve the ability to make ethical and legal choices.
6. Articulate a plan to pursue a career path of his or her choosing.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Services

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports OHSU postdoctoral scholars by:

• Assisting with the transition and onboarding of postdocs through orientations and online resources.
• Keeping postdocs aware of relevant professional development events.
• Offering travel award opportunities.
• Supporting faculty in their role as postdoctoral mentors.
• Working to build community among postdoctoral scholars.
• Celebrating the work, accomplishments, and successes of postdocs.
• Advocating for postdoctoral scholars across the university and in the local community.
• Helping prepare postdocs for the next steps in their career.