The Doc Report - June 2023

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is hosting virtual public listening sessions to explore perspectives from postdocs and other early career researchers on the challenges and opportunities for advancing open science in the United States. 

Lowering Barriers to Entry: Perspectives from Early Career Researchers on Engaging in Open Science
Wednesday, May 31
11 a.m.—1 p.m.

Career Advancement: Perspectives from Early Career Researchers on Opportunities and Challenges in Career Progression and Trajectory
Tuesday, June 6
1—3 p.m.

Training and Capacity Building: Perspectives from the Early Career Researcher-Supporting Community
Monday, June 12
11 a.m.—1 p.m.

A free training opportunity from SciLine of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to teach scientists the basics they need to know for media engagement.

Monday, June 5
12—1 p.m.

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The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) invites postdocs to network with the campus's core facilities to connect with the equipment, instrumentation and services to help achieve your research goals. Local industry will also be in attendance for networking opportunities.

Tuesday, June 6
10 a.m.—2 p.m.
Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) C120, 4001 Discovery Dr, Boulder, CO 80303

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Postdoc scholars traditionally receive mentoring from a single research mentor, but research suggests this approach can't meet a postdoc's full mentoring needs. This National Postdoctoral Association workshop will highlight other mentoring strategies including support from multiple mentors in a myriad of formats including at other campuses.

Wednesday, June 7
11 a.m.—2 p.m.

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The Academic Job Search Seminar Series is aimed at postdocs who plan to begin the academic job search.

The Academic Job Market: Overview and Strategy
Wednesday, June 7
1—2 p.m.

CVs: Writing the Basic 8 Sections, and Beyond
Wednesday, June 14
1—2 p.m.

The Job Letter and the Diversity Statement
Wednesday, June 21
1—2 p.m.

Research and Teaching Statements and the Academic Interview
Wednesday, June 28
1—2 p.m.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites postdocs to webinars from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). All CU Boulder postdocs have access to NCFDD resources and can activate your account by following the directions on the NCFDD page.

Moving from Resistance to Writing
Thursday, June 8
12—1:30 p.m.

Supporting Academics with ADHD
Tuesday, June 20
12—1 p.m.

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

Exploring our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears
Thursday, June 15
1—3 p.m.

Career Planning for Scientists
Friday, June 16
12—1 p.m.

Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness
Thursday, June 22
1—3 p.m.

Postdocs and their families are invited to a summer celebration in the park sponsored by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder). PAC Boulder will provide pizza, so bring your appetite!

Thursday, June 29
5:30—7:30 p.m.
Scott Carpenter Park
1505 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303