The Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association is an organization run by, and run for, postdocs and early career scientists working at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. We organize many activities to strengthen our ties to the Lab, to each other and to the (Berkeley) Bay Area. Check out our events, our LinkedIn page, our Facebook group. We also have information on working and living in this beautiful Lab and area. Don’t hesitate to contact us for any more information.
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association (BLPA)
We are federating over 1000 postdoctoral researches affiliated with the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Our goal is to facilitate social interactions, scientific exchanges, seminars and general orientation.
Here is a list of things you might be interested in:
- Check out our events for the latest activities
- BLPA seminar Series X
- Postdoc Orientation (latest presentation is available here)
- Getting around in Berkeley
- Our charter
We’re happy to organize new events at the lab; if you’re interested in participating, please contact us.
If you are from UC Berkeley, you might want to say hi to our friends at Berkeley Postdoc Association (BPA) and the Visiting Scholars and Postdocs Association (VSPA). They have some good resources!
4th of July BBQ
Several LBNL postdocs celebrated the Independence day with a BBQ at Live Oak Park, in Berkeley. It was a great day, with music, games and delicious food. Everybody had a great time!
Cultural Lunch: Swedish Midsummer
On Wednesday June 15th, Emil Rofors, a postdoc in the Nuclear Science Division, and his family told us about Swedish Midsummer and the traditions related to it: dancing like frogs, sleeping with flowers under the pillow, eating delicious special food and many others. Many many thanks to the Rofors Family …
Hiking: Tomales Point
On Sunday June 5th, a group of postdocs from LBNL explored the Point Reyes National Seashore, hiking up to Tomales Point, the northern end of the peninsula. The trail features scenic cliffs, wildflowers and crosses a Tule elk reserve. The group spotted many of them! If interested in such activities, …
Hiking: Angel Island
On Sunday May 22nd, many postdocs from LBNL together with members from the gLoBaL and Asian Pacific Islander groups hiked to the top of mount Livermore on Angel Island. They also visited the immigration station on the island. All enjoyed the day! If interested in such trips, please join us …
Trip to Yosemite
On Saturday May 14th, a group of postdocs from LBNL went for a day trip to Yosemite, were they hiked to Vernal and Nevada Falls. The waterfalls were beautiful and in full flow! Everybody had a great time. If interested in this type of activities, please join us on our …
Postdoc-to-Postdoc: Career development as a postdoc – How to tackle common issues
In case you missed the panel discussion with Dr. Hualan Lui, a research scientist from the Joint Genome Institute, about career development as a postdoc, you can find the recording here.
BLPA GOAT
After working together as a community and pooling our Bucketlist Points, the BLPA has officially been given the opportunity to name a Berkeley Lab Goat! The postdoc community suggested a lot of great names, and the vote was among the best 10. Everybody had the chance to vote. The result was a close …
Pottery Workshop
On Saturday April 30th, a small group of postdocs from LBNL attended a pottery workshop at UC Berkeley campus. They learned how to create beautiful mugs and bowls. It was a success!
Hiking: Mount Diablo
On a cloudy Saturday, April 16th, a group of postdocs from LBNL hiked all the way up to Mount Diablo. Even if the weather was not the best, everybody enjoyed the day. If interested in such activities, please join us on our next hike.
Hiking: Little Yosemite
On Saturday March 26th, many postdocs from LBNL and UCB went for a hike in Little Yosemite, in the Sunol Regional Wilderness. The name comes from the beautiful views and the (tiny) waterfalls that recall the ones in the Yosemite National Park. The trip was amazing! If you are interested …