About Us
Florida Atlantic University is committed to serving the postdoctoral community and providing the top resources for a successful career, while increasing the visibility of postdoctoral contributions to the university’s research. The mission is to help postdocs reach their career and professional goals.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs implements policies and procedures related to appointments, roles and responsibilities of all postdoctoral scholars across all campuses, as well as provides mentoring and career development opportunities, in collaboration with other campus partners, and serves as a dedicated resource to postdoctoral scholars. .
Did you know?
Florida Atlantic University is one of only 21 universities nationwide to the following two designations by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production, the most prestigious research accolade in the country
- Opportunity University, as a model for student success, providing higher access to a world-class education, leading to higher earnings
In the competitive landscape of higher education, the Carnegie Classifications play pivotal roles in determining a university’s standing. These distinctions highlight Florida Atlantic’s commitment to excellence in research and education, creating a magnet to draw in world-class faculty, top-tier students, new funding sources and global collaboration.
