The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports postdoctoral researchers in all aspects of their training and development toward independent careers. We collaborate with JHU-JHMI organizations, departments, faculty, and staff to enhance the research, training, wellness, and professional development of postdocs and to support their transition to successful careers in academia, industry, government, and other sectors.

Quick Links: 

IDP (Individual Development Plans) | University-wide Postdoctoral Fellow Policies | SOM Postdoctoral Fellow Policy

To request an appointment, please submit an appointment request. If this is an urgent issue or you need other information, please contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs directly at postdocaffairs@jhmi.edu

Welcome, New Postdocs!

View information on policies, processes, and resources for starting your research fellowship at Johns Hopkins.

  • Introduction to Clinical Research Summer Course July 14-18 - Registration Open. SOM postdocs can register for credit or non-credit. For information see here.
  • Recent Federal Immigration Actions - Johns Hopkins Office of International Services. For more information see here.
  • New Update on Federal Actions from JHU Leadership. For more information see here.
  • Updates from SOM Leadership - See here.
  • New! JHU research updates and guidance website  has been created share information and guidance for JHU researchers on changes in policies regarding federally funded research. JHU has also launched a Research Saves Lives campaign to champion and recognize the critical role of research. 
  • New Fitness Options for Cooley Center Members Now Available: New fitness spaces on the East Baltimore campus offering cardio equipment and weights are opening this week. Cooley Center members can also access courts and a swimming pool at the O'Connor Center on the Homewood campus. Learn more.  

Upcoming Funding Opportunities

  • NIH K99/R00 funding opportunities with upcoming internal deadlines are listed on the JHU Provost office website.  Postdocs eligible to apply. To access announcements, see here.
  • Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research. SOM postdocs encouraged to apply. Applications for the next cycle open October 1, 2025. For more information see here
  • New! Science and SciLife Lab Prize call for essays is open. Postdocs who received their PhD between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024 are eligible to apply. For more information see here
  • NewNIH Funding Search ResourceNIH recently released a new resource to search for funding opportunities. 
  • JHU Provost Office listing of postdoc funding opportunities can be found here.

2025 Research Accelerator Award Winners

Sisir Kumar Barik, Ph.D.

Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology

PI: Janet Crane

Sisir Kumar Barik

Anupa Geethadevi, Ph.D.

Department of Oncology, Division of Pediatric Oncology
PI: Eric Raabe
Anupa Geethadevi

Chuan Liu, Ph.D.

Department of Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry
PI: James Berger
CHUAN LIU

Zinia Mohanta

Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Division of Magnetic Resonance Research/Kennedy Krieger Institute
PI: Michael McMahon
Zinia Mohanta

Deeptashree Nandi, Ph.D.

Department of Oncology, Division of Women’s Malignances
PI: Dipali Sharma
Deeptashree Nandi

Shubhrajit Roy, Ph.D.

Department of Physiology
PI: Svetlana Lutsenko
SHUBHRAJIT ROY

Ho Man (Holly) Tang, Ph.D.

Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Brain Tumor 
PIs:  Betty Tyler & Chetan Bettegowda
Holly Tang

Ji-Hye Yea, Ph.D.

Institute for Cell Engineering
PI: Patrick Cahan 
JiHye Yea

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Our Team

Dana Boatman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs

Ed Hsu, M.D.
Director of Postdoctoral Advising

Emma Ey
Sr. Administrative Coordinator, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Marquita Genies, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Dean for GME and Postdoctoral Affairs

 

Location

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
1830 E. Monument Street, 6th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205-2196
postdocaffairs@jhmi.edu