Resources for Postdocs in 2022

[Ann Skoczenski]

Dear Postdoctoral Scholars,

Happy New Year!  I hope 2022 is healthy and productive for all, in spite of the pandemic’s recent setbacks.  As the new year starts, I want to remind you of some of the many MIT resources that can help postdocs advance their careers, and meet challenges that might arise.

The MIT Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is a postdoc-led group that creates social and professional development activities, and provides information and advocacy related to the postdoctoral experience. The PDA’s monthly open meeting occurs TODAY at noon via zoom, and all postdocs are encouraged to attend:  https://mit.zoom.us/j/96956637192

The Independent Activities Period (IAP) occurs through January, and includes activities and mini-courses open to postdocs, students, faculty and staff. IAP is a great opportunity to explore a new interest, or to teach a course/activity for others. More information: https://elo.mit.edu/iap/

Several IAP workshops are organized by MIT’s Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD), which offers workshops and individual advising to all postdocs throughout the year. The CAPD postdoc adviser can help you explore career options and prepare for the job market. More information: https://capd.mit.edu/channels/postdocs/

MIT’s successful endowment return in 2021 made it possible for the Institute to offer an increase in compensation for eligible postdoctoral scholars (associates and fellows) with active appointments on Dec. 1, 2021, and we are working to integrate a comparable increase into the minimum postdoc salary requirements. If you have questions about your special pay (processed in December), please contact: mitpostdocs-www at mit.edu<mailto:mitpostdocs-www at mit.edu>.

Applications to MIT’s Hardship Fund are open to any staff/postdocs who are experiencing an immediate or temporary financial hardship due to a sudden or non-recurring emergency. Eligible staff/postdocs may receive up to $1500 to help meet the needs created by the hardship. More information: https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/hardship-fund

The MIT Center for Work Life and Well Being offers a wide range of services and supports for staff and postdoctoral scholars, including mental health and behavioral services, family and childcare resources and legal and financial resources. Please visit their web page to explore the many services that they offer: https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/center

The above list is only a subset of the many resources available to postdocs during your time at MIT. The Office of the Vice President for Research oversees the postdoctoral experience and our web page has additional information to help you make the most of your time as a postdoctoral scholar: https://postdocs.mit.edu/

Don’t hesitate to reach out to me<mailto:mitpostdocs-www at mit.edu?subject=Resources%20for%20Postdocs> or your key administrative contact<https://postdocs.mit.edu/about/key-administrative-contacts-postdocs> with any questions!

Best wishes,
Ann

Ann Skoczenski, PhD
Director of Postdoctoral Services
Office of the Vice President for Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
http://postdocs.mit.edu/
annskocz at mit.edu<mailto:annskocz at mit.edu>
“While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from
others can be a great blessing.” –Uncle Iroh


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