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Cornell Postdoctoral Association

Postdoc Onboarding Handbook

The Postdoc Onboarding Handbook is a useful resource developed by postdocs for postdocs.

Vision

The Cornell Postdoctoral Association’s vision is to create a strong and unified community of postdoctoral scholars across all schools of Cornell University. The association aims to encourage the exchange of ideas, concerns, and experiences among postdocs to increase their sense of unity and common identity as part of the Cornell family. By building a diverse and inclusive community, the association seeks to enhance their collective knowledge and skills, enabling them to achieve their goals. This collaborative approach supports postdocs throughout their time at Cornell and beyond, fostering an environment where they can thrive both professionally and personally.

Mission 

The mission of the Cornell Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is to enhance the quality of life for Postdocs across all schools by serving as their representative and voice. PDA addresses pressing and significant issues, promotes dialogue by bringing together key stakeholders, and offers valuable information to Postdocs.

Contact

To join the Postdoc Association’s E-list
Send a message to: postdoc-association-L-request@cornell.edu
For the Subject of the message, enter the single word: join
Leave the body of the message blank.

PDA WhatsApp group : email Irina Kopyeva (ivk4 at cornell dot edu) to be added to the WhatsApp group.

Postdoctoral Association Leadership

PDA co-chairs

Leana Zoller (continuing)

Madan Rajendra Biradar (new)

Treasurer

Adam Taheraly (new)

Communication Officer

Irina Kopyeva (continuing)

Board Members

Madan Rajendra Biradar

Adam Taheraly

Pengbo Zhu

Sai Saraswathi Yarajena

Vinni Novi Thekkudan

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Day Hall Suite 222
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14850-2602

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