Resources
The postdoctoral research scholar conducts research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor in preparation for a career position in academe, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector. Postdoctoral research work provides essential training that may include opportunities to enhance teaching and other professional skills.
- UGA Policies and Procedures
- Info and Quick Links for UGA Faculty and Staff
- UGA Postdoc Orientation Packet
- UGA Human Resources
- UGA Equal Opportunity Office – Ombudspersons The University of Georgia Ombudspersons are designated individuals who serve as independent, neutral, and informal resources for UGA students, faculty, and staff. Rather than serving as advocates for individual members of the University community, these individuals are advocates for fairness, and they function as a source of information and referral. For questions, contact Anjali Dougherty who currently serves as the ombudsperson for staff employees, which includes postdocs.
- The University of Georgia is an Organizational Member of the National Postdoctoral Association.
- As an Organizational Member, UGA’s postdocs are eligible for free Affiliate Memberships. Register for National Postdoctoral Association Affiliate Membership.
- NPA Career Center – Postdocs can search and receive alerts every time a job becomes available that matches their personal profile, skills, interests, and preferred location(s). Organizations can post jobs and recruit the most qualified candidates, search the resume database, and email jobs directly to job seekers.
- Make sure to also see the “Get Settled at UGA” section under the Coming to UGA tab.
- Resources for items such as banking, getting a Georgia Driver’s license, English language resources, an off-campus housing guide, important UGA phone numbers, social security cards, transportation around Athens and more.
- Work/Life Balance
- College of Education: Center for Counseling and Personal Evaluation
- UGA’s ASPIRE Clinic
- Department of Psychology: Psychology Clinic
- March 2026 – UGA Postdoc Newsletter
- January 2026 – UGA Postdoc Newsletter
- December 2025 – UGA Postdoc Newsletter
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