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We have compiled information that Caltech postdocs may find helpful below. If you have any questions, please do hesitate to contact the CPA Board for more info.

Getting Settled

• Faculty and postdoc housing

For Parents

• Baby furniture and household equipment pool
• Child care - Caltech has two centers: Caltech Children’s Center (CCC, located on campus) and the Child Educational Center (CEC, off-campus, near JPL). Both centers have waiting lists. It is advisable that you put your name on these waiting lists prior to your arrival. Click here for information.
• Child care assistance program through Caltech
• Public schools - information regarding Pasadena Public Schools can be found here. Listings of all the public school districts in the Los Angeles area can be found here. More information on public and private schools can be found at greatschools.net.

About Pasadena

• City of Pasadena site—click on "residents" or "visitors" to get info about art & culture, attractions, restaurants, shopping, weather, etc.
• Pasadena Visitors and Convention Bureau - a bit better-organized than the City of Pasadena visitor's site
  

General Caltech Info / Contacts

• Maps of Caltech campus
  
• Postdoctoral Scholars/Visitors Services (PDS/VS) - if you need assistance concerning your health and dental insurance, tax treaty, or any other areas regarding your postdoctoral appointment, please contact Fran Manley (postdoctoral scholar specialist, 626-395-6338)
  
• International Scholar Services (ISS) - provides technical immigration support to Caltech divisions, departments and individuals whose immigration is a part of their Caltech appointment. Phone: 626-395-2188 or email: visa@caltech.edu.
  
• IMSS - Information Management Systems and Services (formerly ITS): to obtain help on email problems, get information about any IT-related issues, download site-licensed software.
• Benefits - for detailed information from Human Resources about benefits at Caltech in general: click here. For more specific information about how these benefits apply to postdocs: click here.

Around Caltech

Food
Caltech Dining Services - the campus has several types of food services available:

• Chandler (the main cafeteria, including pizza, sandwiches, pasta, grill and Mongolian barbecue)

• The Cafe at Broad (serving sushi and thai food, coffee and pastries; becomes a bar late afternoon, with live jazz on Fridays)
• Citrus Bistro (a sit-down restaurant with gourmet lunch fare at reasonable prices)

• Red Door Cafe (coffee, smoothies, bakery items and crepes)

• Convenience Store (packaged foods, drinks, microwaveable meals, snacks)

• The Athenaeum (Caltech's "faculty" club - anyone can join for a monthly fee. Membership privileges include formal and informal dining, access to several guest rooms and suites for visitors of members, and the ability to reserve the facility for private events such as weddings)
  
  

Social clubs and associations at Caltech
Check out the various social clubs and associations at Caltech.

Campus Services

• Athletic Facilities

• Bookstore / Computer Store

• Caltech Y - hosts Caltech's Lost & Found, rents audio, event and camping equipment, operates a balloon shop, sells amusement park and movie discount tickets, and organizes cultural events, social activities, outdoor adventures and community service opportunities.

• Career Development Center

• Credit Union

• Graphic Resources (printing and copying, photo lab, poster printing, etc.)

• IMSS - Information Management Systems and Services (formerly ITS)

• Library System

• Ombuds Office The Ombuds Office provides Caltech staff, students, postdocs, and faculty with confidential, informal assistance in resolving intra-campus conflicts, disputes and grievances; promotes fair and equitable treatment within the Institute; and works towards the general well-being of the Caltech community.

• Parking - information on regulations, permits and registration
  
  Post office - on the main floor of the Keith Spaulding Building (#6 on campus map, at the SE corner of Wilson and California)

• Caltech Security - learn about security at Caltech, emergency information, escort services (to both on- and off-campus Caltech properties), bike registration and weekly incident reports.

• Staff & Faculty Consultation Center - provides assessment, problem-solving, counseling, and/or referral services to Caltech employees and their families

• Safety (Environment, Health and Safety Office)

• Women's Center

• Caltech Women's Club
  
  

General Career and Postdoc-related Sites

• National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) - includes a job board, bulletin board, survey results, articles and a section for international scholars

• Next Wave - Resources for career development for scientists

• NIH - Homepage of the National Institute of Health.

• PhDs.org - Science, math, and engineering career resources.

• PostdocNet.com - Recruiting and marketplace for postdocs.

• ScienceCareers.org - Source for career development and postdoctoral positions.

• NatureJobs.com - Search for jobs

• GrantsNet.org - Powerful search engine for fellowships and grants (includes option to search jobs without citizenship requirements)

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