The Physics & Astronomy Postdoc + Research Staff association (PAPRS, pronounced “papers”) aims to foster a sense of belonging and increased representation for postdoctoral fellows and research staff during this bridging stage of our careers. We aim to build a sense of community consciousness via the creation of a formal association in the model of other successful representative groups (e.g., PAGS, SPS), in order to increase our visibility and sense of cohesion beyond our own individual research groups.