A series of events for PhDs and Postdocs to support you to explore next steps in academia. We're hosting a panel on teaching in academic recruitment, and a spotlight session on developing teaching experience at Cambridge. Careers Service workshops focused on supporting you to navigate academic recruitment processes will take place throughout Michaelmas Term.
Postdocs: If you haven’t signed up to Handshake yet and would like to register for any of these events, complete this short registration form on Qualtrics and we’ll set up your personal Careers Service Handshake account:
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JRF applications workshops Tuesday, September 17th 2024 14:30 - 16:00 (in person) |
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In the competitive realm of JRF applications, how can you write a compelling proposal for the college panel? Join one of these interactive workshops (in person or online) |
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AHSS Phds and postdocs drop-in session: Academic application documents |
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This in-person session is for arts, humanities and social sciences postdocs and phds. Bring your academic CV or just come along to find out more about our resources if you are just starting to develop your academic documents. |
| Developing your professional profile in academia Tuesday, November 5th 2024 12:30 - 13:30 (online) |
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Developing a strong professional profile in academia can have a positive impact on your career, supporting you to be known in your field, access potential collaborators or mentors, enabling you to become aware of opportunities and supporting you in future job applications. |
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Getting started with Applications for Lectureships |
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For postdocs in the School of Clinical Medicine, the School of Biological Sciences and University Partner Institutes. It will take place in person in the Jeffery Cheah Biomedical Centre. |
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Academic applications for faculty positions workshop |
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From structuring to tailoring your documents, we will cover the top tips and common mistakes in drafting the key documents for your academic applications (for postdocs preparing for academic faculty positions). |
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Narrative CVs - Career Essentials for Researchers |
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This session will support you as you start to find out more about Narrative CVs for funding applications. |
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Panel on teaching in academic recruitment |
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This panel discussion will focus on portraying new lecturers as well as academic recruiters from a range of teaching and research intensive universities. |
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Spotlight conversation: teaching experience at Cambridge |
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This live (and recorded) conversation will offer examples of teaching opportunities for early career researchers at Cambridge (including how to navigate FHEA). |
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Interview Skills for Academic Faculty Positions |
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And in January - this online workshop is for postdocs who are preparing for interviews for academic faculty positions (lectureships, assistant professorships, PI, group leader). |
Career Essentials for PhDs & Postdocs
Academic application toolkit: bespoke advice to address all aspects of the Academic application process.