The Doc Report - June 2024

The Academic Job Search Seminar Series is a four-week seminar aimed at postdocs who plan to begin their academic job search.

The Academic Job Market: Overview and Strategy
Monday, June 3
12—1 p.m.

CVs: Writing the Basic 8 Sections, and Beyond
Monday, June 10
12—1 p.m.

The Job Letter and the Diversity Statement
Monday, June 17
12—1 p.m.

Research and Teaching Statements and the Academic Interview
Monday, June 24
12—1 p.m.

This month's sessions from the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) focus on learning about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and navigating imposter syndrome. By addressing feelings of self-doubt, you can build confidence and take ownership of your strengths.

Getting to Know Your Health Savings Account
Wednesday, June 5
12—1 p.m.

Managing Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive In Spite of It
Tuesday, June 25
12—1:30 p.m.

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) offers this 30-minute informal session for postdocs to bring questions about searching for funding opportunities and identifying appropriate sponsors for research and scholarly work.

Wednesday, June 5
2—2:30 p.m.

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Tune in virtually for professional development sessions from the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) Retreat.

Friday, June 7

Build Your Website for Professional Branding
8:45—10 a.m.

Academic Jobs: Panel Discussion ​
10:15—11:30 a.m.

Industry Jobs: Panel Discussion ​
3—4:15 p.m.

Build Your Startup ​
4:30—5:30 p.m.

Upcoming National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) workshops will highlight identifying your unique leadership skills and independent fellowships and benefits. To activate your NPA membership, click here and follow the registration process.

Leadership Skills – Finding Your Unique Style
Wednesday, June 12
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Postdocs on Independent Fellowship and Maintaining Benefits
Wednesday, July 3
11 a.m.—12 p.m.

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

SKILL #5: Moving from Resistance to Writing
Thursday, June 13
12—1:30 p.m.

The 3 Ps to Plan Your Professional Pivot
Tuesday, June 25
12—1 p.m.

Join a showcase event featuring CU Boulder's Core Facilities and representatives from local industries. The event connects postdocs with equipment, services and potential employment opportunities.

Thursday, June 20
10 a.m.—1 p.m.

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Join the Center for Translational Research (CTR) workshop series to draft and submit Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) applications. Teams will collaborate for six weeks to optimize applications for early development and commercialization. The primary registration deadline was May 22, with a rolling deadline until June 4. Email jeanne.barthold@colorado.edu with any questions.

Wednesday June 25 - Tuesday, August 13
11 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

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