Want to get connected?
With more than 900 postdoctoral fellows spread over three campuses, it can be difficult to connect with your colleagues. Here are some ways to build your network at U of T and beyond.
Join the Postdoctoral Fellows Listserv
Are you a current postdoc at the University of Toronto? Do you want to be notified of changes in services, upcoming awards competitions, social events, and workshops?
To join, please email LISTSERV@LISTSERV.UTORONTO.CA and, in the text of your message (not the subject line), write: SUBSCRIBE POSTDOCS-L.
To: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.UTORONTO.CA
Body: SUBSCRIBE POSTDOCS-L
Please note: Subscription requests will only be accepted from University of Toronto email accounts. Requests from non-University of Toronto email accounts will not be added to the listserv.
Postdoctoral Fellows Opportunities
The Black Research Network (BRN) is currently establishing its advisory committee, a consultative body that will play a vital role in shaping BRN programming, fostering collaboration, and strengthening community partnerships.
We are currently seeking a post-doctoral fellow representative. Those who are interested can find more information about the role and application process on the BRN website.
Any questions about the Advisory Committee can be sent to brn@utoronto.ca
Postdoctoral Fellows Events
Throughout the year, the School of Graduate Studies hosts workshops and a variety of social events where you can meet other postdocs across U of T’s three campuses. We will keep you posted here, so check back for updates!
Events
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CAPS — Postdoctoral Appreciation Week
Virtual EventProgram - 2026 Edition / Programme - Edition 2026 The next postdoc appreciation week will take place on 14-18 Septembre 2026. The details for each day can be found below. La […]
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CAPS — Exploring Government and Public Sector Careers — Virtual Panel Discussion
Virtual EventPanel: Lisa Venier, PhD Sara Rubenfeld, PhD Kunbi Adetona, PhD Moderator: Yulian Weng Register for CAPS — Panel: Exploring Government and Public Sector Careers
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SGS — Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC) Workshop — Writing a Thesis or Grant Proposal
Graduate students write many proposals − federal grant proposals, travel grant proposals, thesis proposals − and every proposal has a potentially significant impact on a student’s ability to carry out […]
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CAPS — Exploring Postdoc to Industry Careers Pathways — Virtual Panel Discussion
Virtual EventPanel: Kimberley Gauthier, PhD Sepideh Veiskarami Thomas Vignalou Moderator: Rade Ziniac Register for CAPS — Panel: Exploring Postdoc to Industry Careers Pathways
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SGS — Postdoctoral Appreciation Week 2026: PAW Coffee Hour
SGS Graduate Student Lounge 63 St. George Street, Room 103, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPAW Coffee Hour at the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Student Lounge, 63 St. George Street
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CAPS — Academic Career Panel — Virtual Panel Discussion
Virtual EventPanel: Bukoma Salami, PhD Koassi d'Almeida, PhD Sunny Chan, PhD Rui Hou, PhD Moderator: Maxime Ranger Register for CAPS — Panel: Academic Career Panel
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UTM — Postdoc Orientation & Appreciation Day 2026
The Office of the Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean (OVPAD) is pleased to announce its Second Annual Postdoctoral Orientation and Appreciation Day, taking place ahead of Postdoctoral Appreciation Week. Whether you are new to […]
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CAPS — Exploring Science Communication — Virtual Panel Discussion
Virtual EventPanel: Carlos Bazan, PhD Raywat Deonandan, PhD Jason Wang, PhD Richard McCulloch, PhD Moderator: Rade Zinaic Register for CAPS — Panel: Exploring Science Communication
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CAPS — Career Strategy and Professional Skills — High Impact Workshop
Virtual EventPanel: Jennifer Polk, PhD Taylor Nikkel, PhD Claudiu Filimon, PhD Moderator: Manaswini Ramkumar Register for CAPS — Workshop: Career Strategy and Professional Skills
Meet the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellows

Congratulations Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellows!
The Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides funding to increase opportunities for hiring postdoctoral fellows from underrepresented groups, specifically Indigenous and/or Black researchers who demonstrate excellence and high potential for success in their chosen fields. Learn more.
Meet Our Community

Christina Geisen
Alumna, PhD, and Former Postdoctoral Fellow, Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations

Michelle Afkhami
Former Postdoctoral Fellow, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Oisin Keohane
Former Postdoctoral Fellow, Jackman Humanities Institute

Samah El-Tantawy
Alumna, PhD (2012), Civil Engineering
Former Postdoctoral Fellow

Yalun Zhang
Former Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry
