Elizabeth A. Jach

Builds upon existing research on postdoctoral scholars by examining not only their traditional challenges such as pay and job security but also their experiences of connection and (dis)connection within their professional environments.  Investigates how personal communities, academic institutions, and professional disciplines influence postdocs' sense of belonging or isolation. Findings underscore the importance of reducing isolation and creating structured professional development opportunities for postdocs toward professional socialization.

Highlights suicide risk factors among graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and proposes specific prevention strategies tailored to these populations.

Evaluated the effectiveness of UndocuAlly Trainings, which focus on supporting undocumented and immigrant students attending a higher education institution. Suggests that while the training was an effective tool for education, it also emphasizes the need for accountability of greater investment toward the success of all students regardless of immigration status.

Conducted interviews with White postdoctoral scholars to evaluate their attitudes toward undocumented students.