Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Career and Professional Development
Institutional Memberships
Oklahoma State University sponsors the several memberships, free to all OSU postdocs. Use your OSU email address to sign up for these memberships.
National Postdoctoral Association
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a professional association that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. Founded in 2003, the NPA has an ambitious agenda to enhance the quality of the postdoctoral experience. Since its founding, the NPA has assumed a leadership role in addressing the many issues confronting the postdoctoral community that are national in scope, requiring action beyond the local level. Key alliances are being forged at all levels, and new standards and policies proposed by NPA are being considered and adopted by federal agencies and research institutions throughout the U.S.
The OSU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs holds institutional membership in the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA). As an institutional member of NPA, all OSU postdocs are members of the NPA and enjoy access to programs, services, and resources offered by the association.
Want to become a member of NPA? All postdoctoral scholars at OSU qualify for a free affiliate membership in the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA). Register for your free affiliate membership today. This offer applies to students and alumni. In effect, anyone who has an email address ending with an institutional e-mail address can join the NPA for free.
NPA (National Postdoc Association) Resources
- NPA Core Competencies
- Work-Life Balance for Postdocs - tips for balancing the demands of an academic career and personal life
- Mentoring Resources – toolkit for mentors
- Resources for International Postdocs – International Postdoc Survival Guide and other publications and resources
- POSTDOCket — NPA’s quarterly newsletter
Beyond the Professioriate
Beyond the Professoriate is a research-based professional development platform designed
specifically for graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and PhDs navigating career
transitions—both within and outside academia. Backed by nearly ten years of experience
and trusted by over 60 institutions, this online resource helps users translate their
academic training into fulfilling careers. Whether pursuing roles in higher education
or exploring opportunities beyond academia, Beyond Prof offers the tools and guidance
to make informed, confident career moves.
Log-in using your Okey credentials here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com
Linkedin Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers unlimited access to a library of over 20,000 expert-led courses, helping you build new skills and move your career forward. You’ll receive personalized course recommendations based on your professional development goals—covering topics like communication, project management, team leadership, persuasive writing, and more. Learn at your own pace, anytime and from anywhere.
OSU's Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence (ITLE)
ITLE supports excellence in teaching across the OSU campus, and ITLE hosts events throughout the year that are meant to be professional development opportunities for OSU faculty members -- including postdoc! From our "AI Bytes" to our "Faculty Reads Book Club", there is an event to fit every schedule. While some events are virtual, we still encourage you to register as soon as possible so we can secure the space and have an accurate count of attendees.
For the calendar of training sessions and workshops - and to register, see: https://itleevents.okstate.edu/