The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports research fellows in all aspects of their training and development toward independent careers. We collaborate with JHU-JHMI organizations, departments, faculty, and staff to enhance the research, training, wellness, and professional development of postdocs and to support their transition to successful careers in academia, industry, government, and other sectors.
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Postdoc Kudos | IDP (Individual Development Plans) | Open Fellowship Positions
To request an appointment, please submit an appointment request here. If this is an urgent issue or you need other information, please contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs directly at postdocaffairs@jhmi.edu
News & Upcoming Events
- SOM launched an online Individual Development Plan (IDP) tracking tool in September 2022 to help postdocs meet new JHU compliance requirements.
- Flu season is here! All SOM personnel are required to have flu shots. For more information see here.
- Nominations are open for the 2023 Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. Postdocs are now eligible to apply. For more information, see here.
- The next New Postdoc Information Session will be held virtually on Friday January 27th from 1:00-2:00 pm. More information about the session will be sent directly to new postdocs
- Meet the author: JHU Professor Lawrence Jackson will discuss his book Shelter on February 8th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Welch Library. For more information and to register.
- Hold the date! The next Advanced K-Grant Writing Workshop is scheduled for April 19th 2023, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. More information coming soon.
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
- Samuel Jordon Graham Postdoctoral Fellow Award. Deadline for applications is March 17, 2023. For information about the award, application process and deadlines see here.
Monthly Postdoc Kudos!
Each month we feature recent SOM postdoc accomplishments, such as high impact papers, awards, and grants! Do you know a postdoc (yourself included) who should be featured? Email us to include them in next month's kudos at postdocaffairs@jhmi.edu.
Leah J. Elias, Ph.D., Neuroscience
Dr. Elias published the paper “Touching neurons underlying dopaminergic pleasurable touch and sexual receptivity”, In the Journal Cell, January 13, 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.12.034
Need Career Counseling? The Professional Development and Career Office (PDCO) offers assistance with CV reviews, interviewing strategies, job applications, and more. Appointments are made through handshake on the PDCO website.
Our People
Dana Boatman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs
dboatma@jhmi.edu
Cassie Klein, M.B.A.
Administrator, Graduate Medical Education & Postdoctoral Programs
cklein1@jhmi.edu
Emma Ey
Sr. Administrative Coordinator
eey@jhmi.edu
Kimberly Averella
Senior Credentialing Specialist
kaverell@jhmi.edu
Patty Crapanzano
Senior Administrative Coordinator
pcrapan1@jhmi.edu
Location
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
1830 E. Monument Street, 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205-2196
postdocaffairs@jhmi.edu