Office of Postdoctoral Scholars

The Office of Postdoctoral Scholars, headed by Luis Colón, is a sub-office of the Graduate School, located in 408 Capen Hall. Inquiries can be directed to 716-645-2939 or postdocs@buffalo.edu.

We provide assistance for all postdoctoral scholars, including:

• Information for new employees at UB.
• Off-campus housing information.
• Targeted seminars and research symposia.
• Social functions for postdoctoral scholars from across the university.
• Support and guidance for faculty who employ postdoctoral scholars.

The University at Buffalo is a sustaining member of the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), a member-driven, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. As a UB postdoctoral scholar, graduate student, faculty or staff member you are eligible for a free affiliate membership. Clicking on the previous link will bring you to the sign up website. Please follow the instructions and register as “Affiliate Individual Member” and be sure to use your UB email address. 

As an NPA affiliate member, you are entitled to these benefits:

• Subscription to NPA e-alerts, a periodic news announcement and The POSTDOCket, the NPA’s official quarterly newsletter.
• Reduced registration fees to the NPA annual meeting and eligibility for the NPA travel award program.
• Access to members-only NPA web content, such as career planning resources and policy information.
• Access to NPA member groups to connect and network with fellow NPA members.
• Discounts to services and products.
• Opportunities to serve and contribute your expertise on a variety of NPA committees.
• National representation on postdoctoral issues.

All postdoctoral associate positions must be posted through UB Jobs. 
For questions please contact Human Resources at ubjobs@buffalo.edu or call 716-645-5627.

• For UB and Research Institute on Addictions postdoc positions, go to the UB Jobs website.
• For Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Care postdoctoral positions, please review the Roswell Park Cancer Institute policies regarding postdoctoral appointment eligibility.
  

For information on funding opportunities, please see the following resources:

• Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) at UB
• NIH funding opportunities
• NSF funding opportunities
• The National Academies funding opportunities
• Community of Science (search for grant/fellowship opportunities)
• Grants.gov