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Postdoctoral Affairs

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We support the scholarship, mentorship and training of postdoctoral scholars across Ohio State.

 

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) was established in 2017 to enhance the postdoctoral experience for postdoctoral scholars across the university.

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Postdoc Positions

Learn more about postdoc positions at Ohio State.

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Workshops and Training

Explore various workshops and training tailored to postdocs.

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Funding for Postdocs

Find funding opportunities for postdocs.

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Info about OPA

Learn more about the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

580+

Postdocs at Ohio State

5,132

Total Faculty at Ohio State

14

Colleges Represented

110

Departments Represented

Prospective Postdocs

Looking for postdoc opportunities, information about Ohio State, and living in Columbus?

Prospective Postdoc Resources

New and Current Postdocs

Once you are ready to start your postdoc position at Ohio State, there are many resources available from orientations and trainings, policies and program information, to individual development plan resources and much more.

Postdoc Resources

Postdocs Looking for Next Steps

Once you are ready to start looking for next steps in your career trajectory, there are a number of resources on campus that can assist.

Postdoc Opportunities

Departing Postdocs

Resources to assist with the offboarding process and information on how to stay engaged with Ohio State.

Departing Postdocs

Resources for International Postdocs

Learn about visa processing, benefits, healthcare, living in Columbus and other resources to support international postdocs.

International Resources

Policies and Procedures

Learn more about policies and procedures that impact postdocs on campus.

Policies and Procedures

Workshops and Trainings

Information about current and planned workshops and trainings related to professional development, mentorship and career services.

Workshops and Training

Postdoc Fellowships and Funding

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has several fellowship and funding programs that it provides to the postdoc community.

Postdoc Fellowships and Funding

Resources for Faculty and Staff

Do you need assistance with recruiting or retaining a postdoc?

Faculty and Staff Resources

OPA Awards and Recognitions

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Ohio State recognizes the exceptional contribution of postdoctoral scholars and their faculty mentors to the education, research and service missions of Ohio State by offering several mentorship and service awards annually.

OPA Awards and Recognition

Upcoming Postdoc Events

Latest News

  • Visiting Assistant Professor Openings at Tsukuba University for Autumn 2027 and Spring 2028

    Matt Swift | July 13, 2026
    The University of Tsukuba invites applications for  one Specially Appointed Assistant Professor position for the  Autumn 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters. This opportunity is open to graduating doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars at Ohio State from any academic discipline. Selected finalists will be invited to interview with the Tsukuba administration and, if selected, matched to an academic...

  • Annual University-Wide Three Minute Thesis Competition celebrates and awards graduate students and postdoctoral scholars

    Matt Swift | February 5, 2026
    Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from across The Ohio State University condensed years of research into three‑minute presentations Feb. 4 during the 2026 University‑Wide Three Minute Thesis Competition, hosted by the Graduate School at the Ohio Union. The Three Minute Thesis, commonly known as 3MT, is an international academic competition originally developed by the University of...

  • National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 15-19, 2025)

    Matt Swift | September 10, 2025
    National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) was established by the National Postdoctoral Association to annually celebrate the substantial contributions that postdocs make to academic research and scholarship. Universities and research institutes all over the country hold special events in recognition of postdocs during NPAW. This year, NPAW will take place September 15 – 19. Take a break from your...
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Still Have Questions?

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
214D University Hall 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210
osupostdocs@osu.edu