Welcome

Welcome to Columbia University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA). Our office was established in 2006 to serve the needs of the University's Postdoctoral Research Scientists, Scholars and Fellows. OPA is responsible for numerous activities that involve the education, training and support for all University Post-docs and serves University-wide in the following roles and responsibilities:

• Establishing policies and procedures as they pertain to the University’s Post-docs
• Serves as an information repository and liaison among Post-docs, faculty, administrators, and external constituencies
• Counsels Post-docs with respect to mentors, housing, job opportunities, funding opportunities, University policies and practices and life in NYC
• Facilitates orientations and social events for Post-docs
• Facilitates training, professional and career development lectures and events
• Assists departments and schools in recruitment efforts and HR/benefits issues
• Undertakes initiatives to increase visibility of Post-docs and to assist in community building among Post-docs

We hope to be both a starting point for identifying resources available to you and, also, a resource for you so that your Postdoctoral training at Columbia is as pleasant and productive as possible. It is important to note that we consider ourselves to be your advocates. Therefore, we encourage you to explore and utilize this website and our office. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming OPA event!