The Doc Report - June 2022

Career Services is facilitating a four-week virtual seminar aimed at postdocs who are planning to be on the academic job market this application cycle or next, or early-career postdocs who want a thorough understanding of what comprises the academic job dossier. 

Wednesday, June 1 (Week 1): The Academic Job Market Overview and Strategy
2—3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 8 (Week 2): CVs – Writing the Basic Eight Sections and Beyond
2—3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15 (Week 3): The Job Letter and the Diversity Statement
2—3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22 (Week 4): Research and Teaching Statements and the Academic Interview
2—3 p.m.

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The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) offers a webinar and group discussion that will help define what you need from your supervisors and mentors, and how to get what you need from these important interactions.

Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships
Thursday, June 2
11 a.m.—1 p.m.

Webinar Registration

Group Discussion
Thursday, June 9
12—1 p.m. 

Group Discussion Registration

Looking for help organizing your time and becoming a more productive writer? 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, June 9
12—1:30 p.m. 

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

Monday, June 13
10—11 a.m. 
Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building, East Terrace Grill

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Jointly hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado (PAC Boulder) and the CU Anschutz/Denver Postdoctoral Association, network with other postdocs from CU Boulder and CU Anschutz/Denver at the inaugural STEM at Stem event. Food will be provided.

Thursday, June 16
5:30—8:30 p.m. 
Acreage by Stem Ciders, Lafayette

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Burnout is a common challenge in academia, but there are steps one can take to find energy, satisfaction and joy in work. 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.

Tuesday, June 21
12—1 p.m. 

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The Health Promotion Office invites postdocs to define what self-care means for you, how it can support your success and create a plan that identifies strategies that work for you and reduces barriers to practicing self-care.

Tuesday, June 21
12—1 p.m. 

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Come join your fellow postdocs at a community building event at Scott Carpenter Park. This event is hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado (PAC Boulder).

Thursday, June 23
5:30—7:30 p.m. 
Scott Carpenter Park

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants make up one of the key ways that university spinouts and innovation firms fund early-development and commercialization of  technologies. Venture Partners and CU Boulder's Center for Translational Research welcome postdocs to a dynamic, week-long conference featuring experts across the Colorado and national innovation ecosystem.

SBIR/STTR World by the Numbers, Expert Inspiration/Keynote by Elyse Blazevich
Monday, June 27
12—1 p.m.

Proposal Writing—Tips and Tricks for a Winning Proposal
Tuesday, June 28
12—1 p.m.

Agency Details and Representatives—Ask the Source!
Wednesday, June 29
12—1 p.m.

Budget and Funding Strategies—The Colors of Money
Thursday, June 30
12—1 p.m.

Winner Q&A—Winning and Using an SBIR to Accelerate your Company
Friday, July 1
12—2 p.m. 

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If you dread the amount of work you have to do before and after you leave for vacation, this session from the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is for you. You will learn about ways to take time off and return being able to be productive and less stressed.

Wednesday, June 29
12—1 p.m.

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