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The faculty at CSU is exceptional, we hope your time here will be well served. Your efforts toward ground-breaking research will certainly benefit the greater community. Explore the great resources this campus has to offer and let us know if we can help. Subscribe to our event calendar for updates and reminders for relevant professional development and events.
CSU Postdoctoral Association (CSU PASS)
All Colorado State University postdoctoral professionals are welcome to participate in CSU Postdoctoral Association events, meetings, and workshops.
CSU PASS’s mission is to facilitate a more constructive, interactive, and positive experience for postdoc professionals at Colorado State University.
Review the CSU Postdoctoral Association bylaws here.
All CSU Postdocs are invited to join the listserv managed by CSU PASS officers. Click the button below to join the CSU PASS Listserv.
CSU PASS Officers
Avishek Banik
Chemistry
Courtney Bouchet
Biomedical Sciences
Rachel Doser
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Jessica Hill
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Enakshi Ghosh
Agricultural Biology
Bharat Iyer
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Adam Schuller
Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
National Postdoctoral Organization
The CSU Graduate School is a sustaining member of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA). We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to help you network with other postdocs across the country and gain access to members only resources that can help further your career.
CSU Postdocs may register here for a free affiliate membership of the NPA.
CSU PASS Signature Events
- The Postdoc Appreciation Week at CSU is proudly presented by CSU PASS and the Graduate School at CSU to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery here at CSU. Please reach out to CSU PASS for more information regarding Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) events.
- Come celebrate research and entrepreneurship with us each Spring at the annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium! During this interdisciplinary event, postdocs, research staff, and instructors from all CSU colleges and interdisciplinary programs will present their work to attendees and judges while competing for cash awards. This event is proudly presented by CSU PASS, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Graduate School at CSU. Please reach out to CSU PASS for more information regarding event details.
Learn about other community events on our calendar and subscribe to get regular updates.
CSU PASS Networking and Social Events
About once a month CSU PASS hosts a local hike on alternating Saturdays and Sundays. If you are interested in leading or joining in on a hike, please visit this link to sign up. Also feel free to suggest hiking spots.
Build a strong postdoc community by hosting networking and social events and promoting diversity in academia is a priority for CSU Pass. Join us for an upcoming Social Hour.
Learn about community events on our calendar.
Get Social with CSU PASS
Resources for International Postdocs
- Subscribe to the INTLinfo Newsletter, the newsletter for CSU’s International Student and Scholar Services
- International Student and Scholar Services
Professional Development Opportunities
CSU PASS organizes professional development events that are specifically targeted toward the training needs and professional positioning of post-graduate employees. Sign up for our listserv to hear about upcoming events!
We are continually expanding on the types and topics of these events. If you have suggestions for future professional events, please fill out this form.
Professional Development and Travel Awards
CSU PASS accepts Professional Development and Travel Award applications!
The purpose of this award is to assist with the costs of conference and meeting registration fees, as well as other justifiable costs that will contribute to your research and professional development.
Applications for the Fall semester cycle open Aug. 1 and close Sept. 1. Applications for the Spring semester cycle open Jan. 1 and close Feb. 1. Applications for the Summer semester cycle open May 1st and close May 15th.
Postdoctoral Mentor-Mentee Program
When you begin your postdoctoral journey, you will be connected with a mentor through our Postdoctoral Success Program. Your mentor, who has also navigated the complexities of postdoctoral life and excelled at CSU, will be there to support you. This connection will provide you with invaluable guidance and assistance as you tackle the challenges of your first year. We are committed to your success, and our mentors are eager to offer the support and insight you need to thrive at CSU.
Postdoc Teaching Certificate of Completion
The Institute for Learning and Teaching’s (TILT’s) Postdoc Teaching Certificate of Completion (PDTCC) Program offers all CSU postdocs the opportunity to learn about, practice, and reflect on teaching at the post-secondary level.
If you are a postdoc who plans to teach at a college or university after completing your degree, the Postdoc Teaching Certificate of Completion program will give you a head start.
DOC Writes
Comprised of three branches–DOC Writes, FACULTY Writes, and GRAD Writes — CSU Writes offers postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and graduate students multiple ways to participate in an academic writing community on campus:
- workshops
- writing groups
- intensive writing retreats
- guest speaker presentations
- show up & write. sessions
- peer manuscript & proposal editing
- and more.
Visit the CSU Writes website for details and offerings.
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity - CSU Membership
Postdoctoral scholars have free access to on-demand National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) resources through CSU’s institutional membership.
NCFDD strives to help the academic community “achieve extraordinary writing and research productivity while maintaining a full and healthy life off campus.”
Employee Resources and Benefits for Postdocs
Resources & Career Development Links
Share and Review Successful Application Materials
The postdoctoral association (PASS) invites members to share application materials from their successful job searches for industry as well as academic positions. This will work as a resource for members of the postdoc community who are looking for positions and working on their own statements. Please find the link below to access the Teams folder.
Helpful Links
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Colorado State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report each year on or before Oct. 1. This report includes current safety and security policies and procedures, contact information for various university and community resources related to crime prevention and survivor assistance, information about university policies on drug and alcohol use, as well as crime prevention programs, fire safety information, and crime and fire statistics for the previous three years on reported crimes that occurred on university properties or non-university properties that are controlled by CSU. View a digital copy of the report, or you can request a printed copy through the Clery Compliance Office at [email protected]