Society of Postdoctoral Scholars USask

USask's Society of Postdoctoral Scholars (SPS) was established in 2014. The SPS is a volunteer body of official representatives for postdocs who assist current, past, or incoming postdocs with career advice, professional development and networking opportunities.

Welcome to USask

You are now one of more than 300 postdoctoral scholars in one of Canada's top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities, and is home to world-leading research in areas of global importance, such as water and food security and infectious diseases. USask is a proud member of the U15, a collective of Canada's leading research-intensive universities.

National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Originally started by the National Postdoctoral Association, National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) is celebrated at institutions nationwide. September 16-20, 2024, join us in a wide range of activities created for USask’s postdocs to show our appreciation for your contribution to research and discovery.

NPAW Events

Tues | Sept 17 at 2 pm | Admin C280
Panel Discussion
Launching an Academic Career

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Facilitated by: SPS Executive
Panelists:

  • Maureen Reed
    Professor, School of Environment and Sustainability
    UNESCO Co-Chair in Biocultural Diversity, Sustainability, Reconciliation and Renewal
    University of Saskatchewan Distinguished Professor

  • Jeffrey McDonnell
    Professor School of  Environment and Sustainability
    Associate Director Global Institute for Water Security

  • Natasha Hubbard
    Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

  • Erique Lukong
    Assistant Dean, College of Medicine
    Professor Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology

  • Ericmoore Jossou
    Assistant Professor, Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT
    PhD Alum, College of Engineering

  • Justin Botterill
    Assistant Professor Anatomy, Physiology, & Pharmacology 

  • Ann R. C. Martin
    Associate Professor and Graduate Chair, English

Wed, Sept 18 at 10 am | Room 64 LAW
Panel Discussion
Job Search Process & Transition to Roles Beyond the Academy
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Facilitated by: SPS Executive

Panelists:

  • Naheda Sahtout
    PhD Alumna
    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Science Analyst

  • Dalia Ahmed
    PhD Alumna
    Recursion, Drug Discovery Scientist

  • Chrystal Mantyka-Pringle
    Former USask Postdoc
    Wildlife Conservation Society, Co-Director of the Northern Boreal Mountain Program

  • John Boakye,
    PhD Alumni and Former USAsk Postdoc 
    The City of Calgary, Research Social Planner


Wed, September 18 at 2 pm | Virtual
New Postdoc Onboarding

New Postdocs will receive an invitation directly to the USask email to join the onboarding session offered by Luis Corredor Duarte, Postdoctoral Coordinator, CGPS

Thurs, September 19 from 3-5 pm | Louis' Loft
Postdoc Appreciation Reception
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Hosted by the College of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, join us for an appetizer reception honouring USask's outstanding postdoc scholars! Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with colleagues and refreshments with a short welcome program. Plus, you could win fantastic door prizes like an iPad or AirTags. It’s our way of saying thanks for your incredible contributions. We look forward to celebrating with you!

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