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The Doc Report - July 2020

Upcoming Events

NPA Webinar: Redefining Research Independence for Postdocs

Hosted by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), this webinar will discuss barries to and solicit input on research independence for early-career researchers. To participate in the webinar, you must active your NPA account by clicking on this link and following the registration process.

Wednesday, July 1
11am

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Ombuds Office July Lunch and Learn Series

Hosted by the Ombuds Office, below are the July offerings for our Lunch and Learn Series:

Choosing to Grow In A Divided World

Tuesday, July 7
12-1pm

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Things Aren't Always As They Seem - How Our Brains Create Errors and Biases

Tuesday, July 14
12-1pm

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Stress Management – Create Your Own Plan

Tuesday, July 21
12-1pm

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Do Your Homework – Preparing for Negotiation

Tuesday, July 28
12-1pm

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Effective Research and Teaching Statements

Career Services will discuss research and teaching statements - their structure, content and format. Postdocs are encouraged to bring job letter questions to the session. 

Wednesday, July 8
4-5pm

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NCFDD Webinar: The Art of Saying No

Tune in to a webinar from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs and graduate students have access to NCFDD resources and must activate your account to access the webinar.

Thursday, July 9
12—1:30pm

Webinar

Diversity Statements and Application Tailoring and Recommendation Letter Strategy

Career Services will cover diversity statements and offer starting points for writing it. The session will also explain how to research your target institution and strategies for using that information throughout your academic application.

Wednesday, July 15
4-5pm

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Preparing for the Academic Interview

Career Services will introduce common academic interview questions, how to prepare for these interviews, and provide strategy around applying to and remaining productive in temporary and contract positions.

Wednesday, July 22
4-5pm

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Academic Search Strategy for the Current Market

Career Services will discuss staying competitive in academia while in an adjunct position, non-academic role, and/or industry job.

Wednesday, July 29
4-5pm

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Webinar: New Postdoc Orientation

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites all new postdocs to an informational and virtual orientation about campus resources that can help make the postdoctoral years more productive and successful.

Thursday, July 30
12—1pm

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

Creative Writing and Academic Jargon

Sarah Tynen of the Graduate School will highlight writing prompts and tools to engage with creative writing. The end goal is to enhance academic writing.

Friday, July 31
12—1pm

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Latest News

OPA Statement on Racial Injustice

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) addresses racial injustice and underscores its values of diversity and equality. 


Nature Surveying Postdoctoral Researchers

The journal Nature is seeking postdoctoral researchers in STEM fields to participate in its “first-ever survey dedicated entirely to postdocs, a crucial but often marginalized segment of the scientific workforce.” The survey closes July 27.


CU Boulder postdoc chosen for women of color podcast incubator

Karen Bailey, a postdoctoral research associate in environmental studies, was selected out of 100 applicants to be featured on this year’s installment of “From the Margins to the Center,” the first women of color podcast incubator of its kind in the Mile High City.


Register for Eighth Annual CCTSI CU-CSU Summit: “COVID-19 and the Colorado Research Environment”

On Wednesday, August 19 from 8:30-3pm, the CU-CSU Summit will engage researchers at all levels of training from each CCTSI partner campus – CU Anschutz, CU Denver, CU Boulder and Colorado State University.


ICYMI Webinar Series: "Staying on Track During a Pandemic"

The National Postdoctoral Association and American Psychological Association hosted the series that covers visa issues, postdoc training, grant management and other topics affected by COVID-19.


Write to Change the World applications open through July 6

Held on July 21 and 23, the Write to Change the World workshop is about increasing the presence and influence of underrepresented voices and, thus, intended for CU Boulder scholars of color and other groups who are underrepresented in thought leadership.


Postdoctoral scholars’ perspectives about professional learning and development

Featured in Nature, a study identifies current professional learning and development opportunities used by postdoctoral scholars to obtain the required broad skills sets of value for a changing career landscape. 


Taking Care of Mind and Body During COVID-19

The National Postdoctoral Association offers tips for taking care of mind and body during the pandemic.

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