Postdoctoral Scholars at Tufts University

Welcome to the Tufts University website for postdoctoral scholars! Tufts is a vibrant academic community with more than 200 postdocs on its Boston, Medford and Grafton campuses. We view these scholars as vital to our research and educational community and we recognize that postdocs contribute greatly to the success of Tufts. The administration is strongly committed to enriching trainees' preparation as researchers within the university setting as well as in their future career paths. This website has been designed to offer a wide range of useful information on policies, procedures and available resources that will enhance your postdoctoral experience at Tufts. We wish you much success during your time here and encourage you to experience all that Tufts has to offer!

Our Mission

The mission of the Postdoctoral program at Tufts University is to provide an environment in which Postdoctoral Scholars can broaden their research abilities and equip themselves with the skills necessary for a successful career in their chosen field. Postdoctoral Scholars at Tufts are obligated to carry out a research program to the best of their ability under the guidance of a research advisor.

Tufts University’s website contains general information about the university’s schools, programs, policies and activities. Information about policies that apply to postdocs can be found in:

• The Postdoc Handbook which provides policies and guidance that apply exclusively to Postdoctoral Scholars.
• Many of the policies in the Employee Handbook also apply to Postdoctoral Scholars.

Postdoctoral Scholars may also be subject to additional policies that are specific for their host Research Advisors, Departments and Schools.

The policies and guidance in this handbook may be changed at any time and this handbook does not create a contract between the University and any Postdoctoral Scholar.

What's New?

Tenure-Track Position in Microbiology and Neuroscience – Ohio Wesleyan University
The Department of Botany & Microbiology at Ohio Wesleyan University seeks an individual
with training in both microbiology and cellular/molecular neurobiology for a new tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year.

Recent Events Held By the Postdoctoral Office
There were two successful events hosted by the Postdoctoral Office on the Medford Campus. On May 1, 2013, there was a group lunch at Moultons Seafood and on May 8, 2013, a public speaking workshop was led by Michael Lueger of the Tufts Drama Department.

Funding and Fellowships Sponsored by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)

Career Paths: Faculty Entrepreneurs
Career Paths is pleased to present a discussion with faculty entrepreneurs on Wednesday, May 8, 2003, 5:00pm, at Jaharis 508.

Public Speaking Worshop
There will be a public speaking workshop for postdocs led by the Tufts Drama Department on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 2:30 – 4:30 pm at the Mayer Conference Center, Lower Conference Room (Medford Campus). RSVP required.

Industrial Postdoctoral Position in Process Development at Shire
Shire is seeking a postdoctoral scientist for an immediate opportunity in the Analytical Development group in Process Development.

Postdoc Position in the Department of Neuroscience at Tufts University
Donmez lab invites applications for a postdoctoral position investigating the molecular mechanism in neurodegeneration and brain aging.

New Postdoc Initiated Project Fund
Postdoctoral Officer, Dan Jay, has set aside $1,000 to provide funding for events and activities based on postdoc ideas and efforts.

Graduate Student and Postdoc Technology Transfer Internship Program
Tufts Tech Transfer is seeking applicants for a paid technology transfer internship that will require 4 to 6 hours per week from September 2013 through May 2014. Application deadline is June 7, 2013.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at Shire
Shire is searching for an independent researcher in their Discovery Research department.

Postdoc Forum
A Postdoc Forum is available and accessible with your Tufts username and password.