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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