The OPA strives to prepare its postdoctoral researchers with the training and skills necessary to pursue a rewarding career in academia, industry or in other professional positions.
Below is a list of some of the services that the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provides, as well as the Office staff and contact information:
Services
- Provide a central office to answer questions and address concerns related to postdoctoral affairs
- Establish, maintain and evaluate postdoctoral policies
- Organize and host Postdoctoral Researcher Orientations
- Work through the Research Fellow Advisory Council to develop programs to provide a lively and supportive training environment
- Partner with the Postdoctoral Association to provide advice and support as needed
- Organize Annual Professional Career Development Seminars
- Maintain New York Academy of Sciences Membership for all new incoming postdoctoral researchers
- Network with the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) and academic institutions to benchmark our programs and share information about our common goals
- Develop programs to help cultivate a diverse trainee population
- Advocate for postdoctoral trainees on a broad range of issues
- Facilitate professional and social networking amongst our postdocs and with others in the research community by organizing social and academic activities
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Staff
Linda Stevenson
Director, SKI Administration
E-mail: stevensl@mskcc.org
Phone: 212-639-5818
Fax: 646-422-2074
Denise Cruz
Administrator, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
E-mail: cruzd@mskcc.org
Phone: 212-639-3014
Fax: 212-639-2068
Sandy Guiot
Administrative Assistant
E-mail: guiots@mskcc.org
Phone: 212-639-2536
Fax: 212-639-2068
Mailing Address and E-mail
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, Rm. S1028 (Box 135)
New York, New York 10065
E-mail: opa@mskcc.org
