Postdoctoral Training

Emory School of Medicine has one of the largest and most comprehensive programs for postdoctoral training in the country. Our postdocs have access to a strong network of support services and partnering organizations in the Atlanta biomedical community.

September 20-24, 2021 National Postdoc Appreciation Week

In acknowledgement of the time and energy that Postdoctoral Scholars contribute to research at Emory, Provost Ravi Bellamkonda has a special thank you message for Emory's Postdocs in honor of the 2021 National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week.

Virtual celebration

Current Postdocs

Everything you need to know about benefits, policies, and grant writing assistance, as well as information for new and international postdocs

Prospective Postdocs

Learn how to find and apply to the more than 200 postdoctoral fellowships that become available each year at Emory.

Benefits and Support

Take advantage of the many support services, work-life resources, and employee benefits available at Emory.

Career & Professional Development

Attend our year-round series of skill-building workshops, job fairs, and other professional development opportunities.

Faculty and Staff Resources

Administrative procedures and forms for faculty and staff who sponsor postdoctoral fellowships.

Training Programs

The training programs at Emory include both the Institutional Research and Career Development Award (IRACDA) K12 and several Institutional T32 Training Grants all funded by the National Institutes of Health. See what programs are available at Emory.

Research Resources

Access our large network of core labs, service centers, and literature resources to support your research.

Emory University Postdoctoral Association

The Emory Postdoctoral Association, established in 2007, is sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Education and is dedicated to improving the postdoctoral experience.

Early-career scientists seek resilience through NIH-designed program

Early career scientists at Emory and Georgia Tech had a stressful year, even after pandemic-related restrictions on laboratory research eased. Over the last several months, graduate students and postdocs have been participating in a virtual pilot program aimed at mental health and wellness concerns.

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Featured Alumni Fellows

Featured Alumni

Karl Pendergrass, Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Karl Pendergrass conducted his postdoctoral research under the guidance of Dr. Michael E. Davis in the Division of Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine and BME. Hie is currently the Medical Affairs Director at Merck & Co., Inc.

Joanna Pulit-Penaloza, Microbiology/Immunology

Dr. Joanna Pulit-Penaloza joined Emory as a postdoc in 2012, where she worked for 2 years on a collaborative project developing microneedle patches for vaccine delivery. She currently holds a Biologist position in the Immunology and Pathogenesis branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Andrea Morris, Cell Biology

Dr. Andrea Morris is the Director of Career and Professional Development at The Rockefeller University. She conducted her postdoctoral studies in the laboratory of Dr. Kevin Moses and was a FIRST (Fellowships in Research and Science Teaching) fellow, giving her the opportunity to learn about pedagogy and teach at Morehouse College.