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Empowering Postdocs & Researchers

Connect, learn and succeed within our diverse postdoc community at Yale. 

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The Yale Postdoctoral Association (YPA) is a diverse group of enthusiastic Postdocs and Associate Research Scientists (ARS) working together to enhance our experience at Yale. Our goal is to create a broad sense of community and engagement among postdocs & ARS at Yale, as well as to help postdocs & ARS have a happy and successful experience at Yale. We organize career, professional development, mentorship, advocacy and social events for the postdoctoral & ARS community and beyond. 

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There are many ways to get involved, from singing up for our newsletter to joining a committee!

Upcoming Events

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    YPA Book Club: The Vegetarian

    Love books or want to read more? Want to discuss books  in a casual, friendly setting? Join the Yale Postdoctoral Association for the next installment of our book club on Thursday, February 27th at 6:30 pm. In February we are reading The Vegetarian by Han Kang, a story where a South Korean woman’s sudden turn to vegetarianism tells a parable of shame and desire. Have a suggestion of what …
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    • Social

    YPA is going to the Yale - Harvard men's hockey game!

    Dear Yale PostDocs, we are going to the “Yale - Harvard” men’s hockey game and have 15 (preferred seating) tickets for you!  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTA BENE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please be informed that you are taking full responsibility for yourself during this event! If you can no longer attend, we ask you to cancel your registration well in advance and show appreciation and respect t…
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    YPA Board Game Night

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    YPA Celebration of the International Women's Day - "Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874"

    !!!!!!!!! In a Celebration of the International Women’s Day !!!!!!!!!!!!! We are super excited to invite you to a trip back in time with the Impressionists (Paris, 1874)! Both, our amazing women and gentlemen are very welcome to grab the first 10 free tickets we have for you! This event is happening in New York, 8th March 2025! Please read the instructions below carefully before signing u…
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    Yale Postdoctoral Association - Pint of Postdoc

    Join our next YPA Pint of Postdoc event, we will have 3 great speakers introducing us to their research fields! This is also the perfect opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build meaningful connections. Pint of Postdoc is a series of events where postdoctoral researchers present their work, field, and discoveries in an informal setting, typically at The Gryphon’s Pub. The concept …
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