Postdoctoral Research Fellows
The WEHI Post-Doctoral Association (WPDA) represents the largest group of research scientists at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
The purpose of the WPDA is to conduct and promote activities that meet the professional development needs of members and to encourage participation of the post-doctoral scientists (postdocs) in all aspects of the Institute’s activities.
Considering the large proportion of postdocs that are from interstate or overseas, another purpose of the PDA is to provide support for these members and encourage interactions between members.
Information for current postdocs
The WPDA runs social and career development activities. These include: seminars and workshops throughout the year on subjects such as grant writing, career progression, ethics and patenting as well as social events such as BBQs and sporting events. For more information go to the Intranet.
Information for prospective postdocs
The PDA can provide information on some of the issues facing prospective postdocs. The majority of this is included in the prospective postdoc document and includes information on:
- Visas, health insurance
- Accommodation, transportation, furniture, bikes
- Relocation expenses, living and food allowance
- Salary sacrifice/ smart salary
- Bank accounts
- Staff royalties
For more information, please click here.
Current committee and contacts
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ph: +61 3 9345 2555
2010 committee members with specific roles:
President - Ariel Achtman
Secretary – David Greening
Treasurer – Christine White
WEHI Education Committee member – Rachel Burt
WEHI Environmental Committee member – Mirja Hommel
Overseas representative – Emma Josefsson
Website representative - Geoffrey Kong
Newsletter representative –Diana Mittag
Bundoora representative – Hendrik Falk