Volunteer with the UMPDA

Interested in helping the UMPDA host events? You can sign up to join our UMPDA Volunteers listserv by emailing umpda.volunteer-requests@umich.edu.

Becoming a board member

  • All UMPDA members are eligible for membership on the UMPDA Board
  • Agree to abide by the policies and procedures of the UMPDA and the University of Michigan
  • Attend monthly board meetings and a once yearly board retreat
  • Work with other board members on organizing events, seminars, workshops, and circles
  • Actively participate in UMPDA activities, like postdoc events and circles
  • Serve as liaison to postdocs within your unit/department

Elections for open positions are held twice a year, in June and December.