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!
Potluck Cultural Lunch
On Friday, October 21st, several postdocs gathered on the B91 patio at LBNL for the first in-person Potluck Cultural Lunch, where they contributed with homemade food from different cultures. Everybody had an amazing time and enjoyed the delicious food!
Hiking: Point Reyes Hill
On Sunday, October 16th, several Berkeley Lab postdocs went to Point Reyes Hill and hiked the Muddy Hollow & Coastal Trail. Despite the cloudy weather, it was possible to enjoy beautiful views of the ocean. All had a lot of fun! If interested in this kind of activities, please join …
Hiking: Pinnacles National Park
On Sunday, September 25th, a group of LBNL postdocs went for a day-trip in the Pinnacles National Park, in Central California. There they hiked the Old Pinnacles Trail Loop, which features beautiful views and a lot of wildlife. The trip was great! If interested in this kind of activities, please …
Hiking: Lake Anza
On Saturday, August 13th, some Berkeley Lab postdocs visited Lake Anza in the Tilden Regional Park. The hike to the like was nice and everybody enjoyed it. If interested in these activities, please join us on our next trip.
Cultural Lunch: National Parks of the US
On Friday, July 15th, Weronika Wolszczak, a postdoc in the Materials Sciences Division and a board member of BLPA, gave a cultural lunch about the National Parks of the US, focusing on some favorite ones. If you missed the presentation, you can watch the recording here.
Hiking: Greenbelt trail
On Sunday, July 10th, LBNL postdocs went for a hike to the Greenbelt trail near Hayward, CA. The trail was enjoyable with a lot of trees, giving a break to the strong summer sun. Everybody had a great time! If interested in this kind of hikes, please join us on …
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 …