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This Future Faculty workshop will orient participants to the faculty job search process, including walking through the different kinds of higher education institutions and types of faculty roles; expectations for research, teaching, and service for tenure-track positions; and how to make feasible plans for your job search. The discussion will lead to a greater understanding of the higher education landscape, more clarity on approaching post-PhD academic life, and how to plan for your search if you are applying during the 2024-2025 academic year.  REGISTER HERE    

In this workshop, you'll learn how to prepare and tailor your CV and cover letters for different types of opportunities. We will focus on faculty job searches and fellowship applications, but graduate students and postdocs preparing these documents for any opportunity are welcome to join.    This workshop is cross-listed as part of the Future Faculty workshops and the Summer Fellowship Series.  REGISTER HERE for this and any other Future Faculty workshops you would like to attend.  Working on a fellowship application and want to attend our Summer Fellowship Series? Register here.    Questions? Contact Kelly Oman, Assistant Director of Research Communication (dkk8cp@virginia.edu)  

In this 90-minute Future Faculty workshop, you’ll learn how to write a reflective teaching statement (also known as a teaching philosophy statement). You’ll explore the various components of a teaching statement, evaluate sample statements from various disciplines, and be introduced to a rubric for evaluating teaching statements based on search committee expectations. You’ll also have a chance to reflect on your own teaching philosophy and practices, and consider how you wish to communicate these in writing.   INSTRUCTOR Jessica Taggart, PhD – Assistant Director, Center for Teaching Excellence   REGISTER HERE    

In this session, participants will learn about the implications and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in different aspects of faculty careers across different types of institutions with a particular focus on research and data. The topics discussed in this session will enrich writing reflections for the diversity statement and inform participants on what hiring committees are looking for when reviewing candidates' understanding of DEI.    This workshop is cross-listed as part of the Future Faculty workshops and the Summer Fellowship Series.  REGISTER HERE for this and any other Future Faculty workshops you would like to attend.  Working on a fellowship application and want to attend our Summer Fellowship Series? Register here.    Questions? Contact Kelly Oman, Assistant Director of Research Communication (dkk8cp@virginia.edu)

The research statement (or statement of research interests) is a common component of academic job applications. It provides an opportunity for the job candidate to describe one's research accomplishments, current work, and future direction while making a case on why your line of inquiry matters. In this session, participants will learn about approaches and best practices of crafting a compelling and cohesive research statement, especially for those in disciplines that require a research statement as a stand-alone document (versus as part of one's cover letter).  NOTE: This discussion focuses on Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences research. Find information on STEM Research Agendas here. Register Here  

The research statement (or statement of research interests) is a common component of academic job applications. It provides an opportunity for the job candidate to describe one's research accomplishments, current work, and future direction while making a case on why your line of inquiry matters. In this session, participants will learn about approaches and best practices of crafting a compelling and cohesive research statement, especially for those in disciplines that require a research statement as a stand-alone document (versus as part of one's cover letter).  NOTE: This discussion focuses on STEM research. Find information on Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Research Agendas here.   Register Here  

Join PhD Plus for our introduction to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)! This 1-hour virtual session will include an overview of the fellowship program and application elements, review the eligibility requirements, highlight the support UVA provides for applicants, and help you take the first steps toward preparing your application. Please register before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 21, to ensure you receive the instructions and the Zoom meeting link prior to the event. REGISTER HERE  

What is a Lightning Talk & How Do I Get Started? | March 28, 3:00-4:00 pm (virtual)  The UVA Postdoc Symposium provides postdocs from all disciplines an opportunity to effectively explain their research in a five-minute lightning talk, in language appropriate for a non-specialist audience. This year, the Lightning Talks will be held as a competition with cash prizes (up to $1,000) for the top three Lightning Talks and a People’s Choice award. To select the 7 postdocs who will present in the featured session during the Postdoc Symposium, we will hold a preliminary selection round the week of April 22.  This 60-minute workshop will provide an overview of the Lightning Talk competition rules and expectations, including time for you to ask any questions you might have about participating. We will go over judging criteria (same for both rounds) and the competition structure (preliminary and final rounds), break down some videos of similar presentations and give you practical steps to get started preparing your talk. After participating, attendees will know more about their audience, understand the presentation format and requirements, and have a timeline for developing their talk.  Interested Postdocs can REGISTER HERE 

How to Design an Engaging Presentation or Lightning Talk | April 10, 3:00-4:30 pm (virtual)  The UVA Postdoc Symposium provides postdocs from all disciplines an opportunity to effectively explain their research to a non-specialist audience in either a standard 10-minute research presentation or a 5-minute Lightning Talk.  This 1.5-hour virtual workshop will highlight ways you can intrigue your audience by presenting your research in a way that is both understandable and memorable. Members of the PhD Plus team will share tips on how to design your talk to complement your presentation style—enabling you to deliver a polished and professional research presentation. You’ll also get tips and tools to overcome common presentation fears and foibles.   Do you want to showcase your research to an interdisciplinary audience or compete for prizes? In the Lightning Talk competition, your goal is to intrigue your audience and explain your research in a way that is both understandable and memorable. This is challenging for many reasons, and in this workshop, you’ll learn how to use your 5 minutes to do all this and more.  Interested Postdocs can REGISTER HERE   

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The 2024 Postdoctoral Research Symposium is the annual event that showcases the work of UVA postdocs of all disciplines.

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