Current Postdocs
National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Join us for 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week!
September 21 - 25, 2026
USF NPAW EVENTS
Event Descriptions & RSVPs:
Sept. 22- Caffeine & Cuddles with STAR!
Date & Time: 9/22 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: ALN 200
Description: Great ideas start with great coffee. Stop by the USF Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to grab coffee or tea and a snack and meet fellow postdocs. Let's build our community over a fresh brew!
Sept. 22 - Navigating Your Career Journey Using MBTI
Date & Time: 9/22 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Online via Teams | Register
Description: Happy 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week!
Using your MBTI results as a strategic compass, this session explores how your natural preferences shape your professional interests and ideal work environments. We will break down your specific profile to identify the innate skills that feel most intuitive to you, helping you distinguish between roles that energize you and those that may lead to burnout.
By aligning your "type" with real-world career trajectories, you will gain a deeper understanding of the organizational cultures and tasks where you are most likely to thrive. You will leave with an actionable framework to navigate your next steps with confidence, ensuring your career journey is powered by your innate strengths.
Sept. 23 - Lightning Talks: Communicating Your Research in Under 5 Minutes
Date & Time: 9/23 | 12:00 - 1:00PM
Location: Online via Teams | Register
Description: Presented by Tracy Costello, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate Student Success
Lightning talks are an opportunity for you to share your research in 3-5 minutes with a streamlined slide deck (typically 1-3 slides, but fewer than 10), programmed to automatically advance. The primary purpose of this fast-paced presentation is to spark new conversations and collaborations. This lecture will discuss tips and tricks for presenting that will help you make your point concisely and be well-prepared for future conference talks and competitions!
Sept. 24 - Behavioral Insights for Career Success using DiSC
Date & Time: 9/24 - 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Online via Teams | Register
Happy 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week!
Building on your DiSC profile, this session translates behavioral tendencies into a clear strategy for professional fulfillment. We will examine how your unique blend of Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness dictates your ideal workplace pace and communication style. By understanding these behavioral drivers, you can identify environments that support your natural rhythm rather than working against it. You will walk away with a personalized lens to evaluate potential career paths and organizational cultures that align with your core work style.
Sept. 25 - Future Faculty Fridays - Planning Your Transition to Faculty
Date & Time: 9/25 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Online via Teams | Register
Happy 2026 National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Session 1: The Anatomy of a Faculty Position
This session will demystify the faculty role. We'll explore the different types of faculty positions (e.g., tenure-track, teaching-focused) and the expectations for research, teaching, and service. We'll also discuss the importance of mentors, networking, and strategically planning your faculty job search.
Sept. 25 - National Postdoc Appreciation Happy Hour at Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen
Date & Time: 9/25 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, 11109 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Let's connect! Please RSVP - appetizers and nonalcoholic drinks provided by USF Office of Postdoc Affairs