NEWS!!! NC State University ranked as one of the top 40 places for postdocs to work, according to The Scientist, 2011. See our ranking.

New Spring 2012 Professional Development Workshops are now scheduled. Register now to attend these free programs.

Spring 2012 Certificate in Teaching Techniques (CITT) Workshops
Most postdocs are interested in obtaining faculty positions but may not have much experience teaching. OPA offers the Certificate in Teaching Techniques. Pre-register for this program and the register early for classes (the Fundamentals in Teaching - "FIT" classes are also the "CITT" classes) as space is limited.

On behalf of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA), welcome to North Carolina State University! Postdoctoral scholars are a vital part of the research endeavors at our university, and NC State University’s OPA was established on August 1, 2008 to serve as a clearinghouse for information related to postdoctoral appointments as well as to provide programs, resources and support to postdocs. As the biggest land-grant university in North Carolina and as part of the Research Triangle, this institution provides an array of resources for our postdoctoral scholars to prepare them for both a successful transition to our university community and to a career beyond their postdoctoral appointments. This website provides postdocs with information about a variety of topics, resources and opportunities.

The vision of OPA is to enhance, support and promote the postdoctoral experience so that postdoctoral scholars can contribute effectively to the research and scholarly endeavors of NC State University, develop their professional skills more intently, and move on to rewarding and successful careers.