Empowering Postdoctoral Fellows to Thrive at Michigan

Launched during the winter 2024 term, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) serves as a hub to support postdoctoral fellows across the university. OPA not only supports postdoctoral fellows as they prepare for their future careers, but it also guides and advises departments and programs about best-practice policies, processes, and services related to the employment and well-being of postdoctoral fellows.

The office is supported jointly by Rackham Graduate School and the Office of the Vice President for Research. Services offered throught OPA include orientations for new postdocs, professional development and career counseling, policy implementation and oversight, emergency funding, and conflict resolution.

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Career Guidance and Support

Schedule an appointment with our program manager for professional development, Anne-Sophie Bohrer.

Conflict Prevention and Resolution Support

Schedule an appointment with our confidential conflict resolution specialist, Joel Devonshire.

Events Calendar

Check out upcoming events and activities designed for postdoctoral fellows across the University of Michigan. Click on each title for more information, and to register for the event if necessary.

“Understanding the unique roles and responsibilities of postdoctoral fellows across diverse disciplines, schools, and colleges is critical to ensuring their overall success. Each and every one of them plays a critical role in advancing our academic and research mission.”

Mark Moldwin
OPA Director

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