The VPA is looking for current Vanderbilt Postdocs to serve as mentors for our Postdoc Buddy Program!

The goal of this program is to match new, incoming postdocs with current Vandy postdocs based on multiple factors that the buddies deem beneficial for a match, helping to build a supportive and welcoming community.  As a current postdoc, your insights about Nashville and Vanderbilt will serve as a key resource to those transitioning into new positions. Remember that one hour of support/advice from a peer is worth more than 100s of pages of Word documents with lists of resources!

This is an excellent way to gain mentorship and experience in academic leadership. We encourage our buddies to meet at least once during the new postdoc’s transition to Vanderbilt (virtually or in-person at one of our VPA-sponsored events!). Otherwise, the mentor buddy will serve as a point of contact for incoming postdocs for any informal questions, advice, and support!

To sign up as a potential mentor, complete this quick survey: https://forms.office.com/r/EWmfELwXpt.

For additional information about the program, visit our webpage here.