This workshop series will provide participants with strategies for effective academic job searches and generating effective application materials. The sessions will include opportunities for self-reflection, analysis of example application materials, and opportunities to create/improve one’s own applications. Participation will include … Read more
This is the 22nd Annual NC Master’s and Doctoral Career Fair hosted by Duke University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, and Wake Forest University. REGISTER via Handshake
If you’re wondering, “What can I do with my PhD?” you’re not alone. One of the most common challenges PhDs face in their career transition is figuring out what career options are open to them. Identifying careers that align with … Read more
The Global Perspective in Biomedicine (GPB) is coming back with our seminar series: Science Without Borders – which features scientists with international backgrounds. This series hopes to complement the ongoing effort of university-wide discussion on diversity and inclusion in academia by encouraging … Read more
Dr. Becca Price (Professor, UW Bothell) will share tips and effective strategies for writing a teaching statement and diversity statement for academic positions. Sponsored by CIRTL at UNC Chapel Hill, the SPIRE Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, and Future Science Educators (FuSE). … Read more
Are you someone who struggles with the question: “tell me about yourself?” If so, you are not alone. Throughout our university experiences we often devote ourselves to academic research and learning but find it difficult to talk about ourselves to … Read more
Demand for social scientists is soaring across a range of industries and enterprises, from policy work to technology-enabled ventures. Jake Rothschild, PhD, currently Senior Data Scientist at Verasight, a leading data-driven consumer research and survey firm, will talk about his … Read more
UNC’s Summer Institute for College Teaching is a professional development experience for any faculty, postdocs, and graduate students who are interested in learning about the best practices for brining active learning to their classrooms. It will be held in-person from … Read more
Dr. Melissa M. Moore graduated with a PhD in Communication and a lot of uncertainty. She now is happily working at YouGov, Inc. as a Project Manager, where she collaborates with a large range of clients (academic, industry, government, non-profit) … Read more
With vision, curiosity, and tenacity, leaving academia for a different career that’s both fulfilling and stimulating is possible. Jameela will discuss steps you can take to prepare yourself for the transition beyond academia both emotionally and professionally, along with some tips … Read more
