To advance the training of postdoctoral appointees for career development as scientific professionals.

Goals:

• To aid in the recruitment of high quality individuals seeking to further their training after obtaining their terminal degree
• To provide a seamless and smooth appointment process of selected candidates
• To foster an institutional commitment to the highest quality and standards of training
• To provide advocacy for issues related to salary, benefits, grievances and other matters appropriate to the support of postdoctoral appointees
• To track the career progress of former appointees