The Graduate School’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs advocates for postdocs and supports the development of this next generation of early career researchers by enhancing their postdoctoral experience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the Flagship of the University of Tennessee System. The office serves as the administrative home for postdocs. The office is a critical source of support for postdoctoral scholars and the presence of such an office reflects the institutional commitment to postdocs. The office serves as a liaison between postdocs and key offices on campus.
Goals
- establishing an integrated postdoctoral community
- providing career and professional development opportunities
- measuring and tracking postdoctoral scholar success
UT PDA Travel Awards
The UT PDA have established a UT PDA Travel Award to defray the costs of attending a scholarly, professional meeting. Review the UT Postdoc Travel Award instructions and apply for a UT Postdoc Travel Award.
Events and Opportunities
Join free online workshops held daily from March 24–28, featuring experts from academia, industry, and beyond.
The 2025 Postdoc Pitch was held Friday, March 7, from 4 to 7pm. Eight postdocs presented their research to a panel of judges and a crowd of attendees.
The Office of Innovative Technologies is offering workshops on artificial intelligence (AI).
The Office of Ombuds Services helps to empower graduate students, staff, and faculty to constructively navigate challenges related to their experiences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Join the UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute’s Second Annual Research Symposium at the UT Conference Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2024.
Administration
Ivonne Vidal Pizarro
Assistant Dean, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
LaShae Hooper
Administrative Assistant
111 Student Services Building
postdocs@utk.edu
865-974-2475
Highlighting Your Accomplishments
We would like to continue to feature your achievements – accomplishments such as grants, patents, honors, and awards. Please share with us at postdocs@utk.edu.
ORIED’s Funding Opportunities Digest
We strongly encourage you to subscribe to ORIED’s funding opportunities digest for funding opportunities. Additionally, you may want to avail yourself of the Pivot database for other funding opportunities.
Postdoc Exit Survey
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is invested in your career outcome and would like to better track the success of postdoctoral scholars. Please participate in the postdoc exit survey and let us know when you’re preparing to depart.