Company Profile
University of Virginia
Company Overview
The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation and the world. The University is public, while nourished by the strong support of its alumni. It is also selective; the students who come here have been chosen because they show the exceptional promise Jefferson envisioned.
The University of Virginia remains the No. 2 best public university in the 2014 edition of the U.S. News and World Report rankings. In the 14 years since U.S. News began ranking public universities as a separate category, U.Va. has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2. U.Va. continues to rank in the Top 25 among the best of all national universities, public and private.
Company History
The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools in Charlottesville, plus the College at Wise in southwest Virginia. U.Va. offers 56 bachelor's degrees in 53 fields, 79 master's degrees in 63 fields, five educational specialist degrees, two first-professional degrees (law and medicine), and 54 doctoral degrees in 52 fields.
Benefits
The University of Virginia is home to a vibrant community of more than 300 postdoctoral researchers and scholars whose work is critical for sustaining excellence and vitality in research, teaching and service.
The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs assists postdocs with preparation for professional pursuits within and beyond academe by offering seminars and workshops, advising services, and web resources that advance professional development. The office also reviews policies concerning Postdoctoral trainees at UVA and recommends changes for improvement.
Highlights of the support offered for postdocs, faculty and administrators include:
Professional and career development programming and resources for postdocs
Initiatives to increase the visibility of postdocs across the University
Support for the recruitment and retention of postdocs from socioeconomically diverse backgrounds
Social events to facilitate networking and community building among postdocs
Support for departments and schools in recruitment efforts and HR/benefits issues
Individual and group career counseling for postdocs in all fields
Funding opportunities for travel, career development, and networking
Assistance with onboarding and getting settled in the Charlottesville area