Resources for academic applications
General
Applying for academic positions - standing out on paper (STEM)
Academic CVs
Craft your academic CV using three key principles (AHSS)
Make your faculty application stand out - CVs (STEM)
CVs and Cover Letters for PhDs and Postdocs (pp. 20-49)
Cover letters
Academic cover letters for faculty positions
CVs and Cover Letters for PhDs and Postdocs (pp. 72-75)
Research statements
Research Statements part 1: when, why, what?
Research Statements part 2: how to write one
Teaching statements
CVs and Cover Letters for PhDs and Postdocs (pp. 44-45)
Advice packet: Teaching Statements for PhDs and Postdocs
Diversity statements
Faculty positions (eg, lectureships, group leader) and some fellowships may ask you to include a diversity statement. You should first look at what the host institution you are applying to is doing regarding equality and diversity, as that will give you ideas on how to develop your statement.
- Find out what equality and diversity work is already happening in your host department and more generally in your field.
- Include relevant experience, which can include outreach and public engagement
- Always specify your target audience
Resources including prompts to help you get started, how your contributions might be assessed, and some examples.
Other
Building your researcher online presence
Sources of jobs and funding
- www.jobs.ac.uk – for postdoc positions and fixed-term teaching positions and lectureships
- The Recorder and Oxbridge college websites for Junior Research Fellowships.
- www.researchprofessional.com – the University subscribes to this database of funding opportunities where you can sign up to receive alerts on funding opportunities for your career stage and discipline.
Outside UK
- Academic Careers Observatory – country–by–country advice about academic jobs and careers pathways
- Academic Jobs EU – European academic jobs board
- EURAXESS – The Researchers' Mobility Forum. Assistance for researchers wishing to work in Europe. Includes vacancy, grant and fellowship searches, CV submission facility, and general advice and information
- European mobility portal with job search facility for postdoctoral and other posts in Europe. Destinations and Labour Market Information
- HigherEdJobs – roles in US
- Research Gate Jobs – international academic vacancies
- All-acad.com – aggregates academic jobs from wide range of institutions.
- US Chronicle of Higher Education