The PME affirms a commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion and aims for broad representation, accountability, and participation among our faculty, other academic appointees, research and administrative staff, and students across age, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability and disability, religion, belief, and backgrounds.Â
For general resources and information regarding organizations and initiatives advancing the goals of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the PME and the broader University, please see Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Postdoctoral researchers interested in joining PME efforts in this area should contact the PME Vice Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion training for postdoctoral researchers
Postdoctoral researchers can be in the unique position of navigating and leading in diverse environments. In partnership with the Biological Sciences Division, the PME offers a postdoctoral training program in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. The program is offered as a set of eight 1-hour training sessions over the autumn and winter terms. It allows postdoctoral researchers to develop skills and strategies that will position them to become inclusive leaders and mentors and to be able to articulate an EDI philosophy and diversity statement for job applications. The interactive, discussion-based training explores implicit bias, confronting microaggressions, examining privilege, and anti-racism, among others. Contact Laura Rico-Beck for more information.
University Resource Groups
University Resource Groups (RGs) foster diversity and inclusion by helping create safe and welcoming environments where an individual’s race, ethnicity, gender, levels of ability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation/gender identity, and other important personal attributes are organizational assets. RGs are open to all University of Chicago community members, including faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, residents, and students.