Mission

The LPDA's mission is to improve the personal and professional experience of postdocs at Lehigh university.  This includes:

Establishing an ongoing presence of Postdocs at Lehigh University
Arranging for regular informal meet ups for strong community presence (social activities)
Helping each other with technical advancement
Engaging in professional development activities as postdocs prepare for their next career phase
Offering each other general life help

Welcome to the Lehigh Postdoctoral Association
 

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The Lehigh Postdoctoral Association (LPDA) is a community created by and for postdocs at Lehigh University. Our goal is to build a sense

 of community and engagement among postdocs at Lehigh, with a focus on offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.
 

Get involved, we need you!

We urgently need postdocs to step up and get involved in the Lehigh Postdoctoral Association! Without your involvement, this much-needed community and support network won’t get off the ground—please consider volunteering to make a difference.  

Do you enjoy student leadership?  This is a great way to get involved, gain experience in leading teams, organizing events, communication & web design, and advocacy for postdocs. These skills are a great addition to your CV.

If you’re a postdoc at Lehigh and want to get involved, we encourage you to step forward and help shape this exciting new community.  Please contact Daniela Fonseca or Franzi Keller at inlpda@lehigh.edu.
 

What kinds of activities do Postdoctoral Associations organize?  

Many PDAs host activities and events that focus on professional development, networking, community-building, and overall well-being. Common activities include:

  1. Career Development Workshops: Sessions on topics like grant writing, academic job applications, career paths outside academia, and leadership skills.
     
  2. Networking Events: Meet-and-greets, coffee hours, and mixers where postdocs can connect with peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
     
  3. Seminars and Speaker Series: Inviting experts to talk about various research topics, career advice, or skills development.
     
  4. Social Events: Informal gatherings like happy hours, picnics, and holiday parties to build camaraderie among postdocs
     
  5. Mentorship Programs: Pairing postdocs with mentors, or offering peer mentoring programs.
     
  6. Advocacy and Representation: Serving as the voice for postdocs on university committees or in meetings with administrators to address issues like benefits, working conditions, and career support.
     
  7. Community Outreach and Volunteering: Engaging in science outreach programs or local community service activities.
     
  8. Wellness Programs: Organizing activities like mindfulness sessions, fitness challenges, or stress management workshops.
     
  9. Research Showcases or Symposiums: Providing postdocs a platform to present their research, often with prizes for outstanding presentations.

Stay connected!
 

Lehigh Postdoc Slack Channel

Join our Slack community to chat, exchange insights, and build connections with fellow postdocs.  Whether you're looking to brainstorm, share a laugh, or collaborate, this is your space to stay connected and engaged! Have a new idea? Share it with us on Slack! 

Use this link to join the channel - lehigh.enterprise.slack.com/workspace

This channel is for current postdocs who have already accepted a position at Lehigh University.  For prospective postdocs looking for a position, please visit the Postdoctoral Affairs Office


Postdoc Listserv

The LU Postdoc Google Group is a moderated list open to all postdocs at Lehigh - sign in to Google Groups with your Lehigh email address, and find our group Lehigh Postdocs.