Our Mission

A global postdoc community without borders

Postdocs in Boston unites postdoctoral researchers across Boston and beyond to advance science and build a better future together.

We connect talented researchers across Boston institutions while building bridges between the United States and the global research community — bringing postdocs together to support, inspire, and empower each other.

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Our 6 Pillars

Community

Social events · Peer support · Lasting friendships · A sense of belonging

Research Collaboration

Scientific exchange · Interdisciplinary projects · Shared resources · Mentorship

Career & Leadership

Academic careers · Industry pathways · Entrepreneurship · Leadership development

Global Connections

International researchers · Europe–USA collaborations · Visiting scholars · Cultural exchange

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Startups · Venture capital · Translational research · Vision for real-world impact

Advocacy & Representation

Postdoc voices · Institutional partnerships · Policy awareness · Community building

The Team

Five equals, one mission

Postdocs in Boston is run by a volunteer leadership team of postdoctoral fellows from institutions across the city.

Tharshika

Executive Director & Founder

Vision · Coordination · Events

Yeganeh

Director of Operations & Strategy

Operations · Instagram · Drive

Anju

Director of Industry & Partnerships

Biotech · Pharma · LinkedIn

Jitendra

Director of Content & Media

YouTube · Video · Storytelling

Olivier

Advisor & Director Outreach

Network · Partnerships

How We Work Together

Non-hierarchical

Equal voices, equal votes

Respect

We listen and lift each other

Openness

Honest, transparent, kind

Shared ownership

Each owns a domain, all own the mission

Join The Movement

Together, let's support, inspire, and empower each other

You can engage with us via our social media or our group chat, and at both our in-person and virtual events.

Events

Fun and professional events to connect, learn, and unwind together.

Exchange

Share ideas, resources and experiences across research and beyond.

Meet & Connect

Build relationships, make friends, and strengthen our postdoc network.

Spread the Word

Together, we can increase visibility, create opportunities, and make an impact.

Our community already includes postdoctoral researchers from 12 research institutions in the area!

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