The Doc Report - April 2022

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is partnering with CU Anschutz, CU Colorado Springs, Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado School of Mines to offer a slate of professional development webinars for postdocs across Colorado.

Tuesday, April 5
Career Experiences & Advice: Postdoctoral Fellows
12—1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12
Leveraging LinkedIn
11 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13
Career Experiences: Faculty and Researchers off the Tenure Track
2—3:30 p.m.

The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community by offering a variety of events.

Thursday, April 7
Managing Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive In Spite of It
12—1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13
Nutrition to Beat Seasonal Allergies
12—1 p.m.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all new postdocs to an informational and virtual orientation.

Wednesday, April 13
12—1 p.m.

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In this workshop presented by the International English Center, participants will practice language strategies to effectively express empathy amid failure or loss and congratulate in times of success.

Wednesday, April 13
4—5 p.m.
UMC Room 245

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Looking for help organizing your time and becoming a more productive writer this spring? OPA invites postdocs to tune in to a series from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs have access to NCFDD resources, and must activate your account by following the directions on the NCFDD page.

Thursday, April 14
12—1:30 p.m. 

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The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers a variety of classroom-focused seminars, workshops, and other events. In this workshop, we will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market.

Monday, April 18
9—10 a.m.

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The Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) invites any postdocs interested in joining the leadership committee to an open meeting. Register below and updates on the meeting room will be emailed.

Monday, April 18
9—10 a.m. 
Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building, Room TBA

RSVP via the CU Events Calendar by clicking "I'm Interested"

Meet other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Monday, April 18
10—11 a.m. 
Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building, East Terrace Grill

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers the following online training opportunities focusing on career and professional development topics.

Tuesday, April 19
Careers in the Federal Government: Options and Applying
1:30—2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19
Journaling for Career Development and Personal Growth
2—3 p.m.

The 29th annual Campus Sustainability Summit invites postdocs to learn and celebrate CU Boulder’s wide array of sustainability leadership and accomplishments, including the partnership with United Nations Human Rights to co-host the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit in the fall of 2022.  

Thursday, April 21
12—7:15 p.m.

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Join your fellow postdocs for food and fun at the Rayback Collective. The family-friendly event will be sponsored by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).

Thursday, April 21
5:30—7:30 p.m. 
Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Rd.

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The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) invites postdocs to learn how to use SPIN - an online database of funding opportunities - to identify funding for research, scholarship and creative activities.Customized funding alerts can be set up specific to your work.

Friday, April 22
10—11:30 a.m.

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This webinar from the National Postdoc Association (NPA) will provide insight into how to find and be a great mentor. To participate, sign up for your NPA membership, click on this link and follow the registration process.

Tuesday, April 26
1—2 p.m. 

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The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) invites postdocs to learn to use Dimensions - an innovative grants and funder database - to identify opportunities using a description of a current proposal or research idea.

Friday, April 29
10—10:30 a.m.

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