Postdocs

Are you interested in exploring different languages, connecting with fellow language enthusiasts, or engaging in conversations in your native tongue? Look no further! Join UNC’s International Postdoc Alliance (IPA) monthly Language Café, a vibrant and inclusive gathering where postdocs can … Read more

New Postdoc Orientation takes place virtually every two months. In the two-hour session, postdocs will be introduced to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Campus Resources, Postdoctoral Policies, Compensation & Benefits, Postdoc Medical Insurance Plan, Campus Health Services, and more. To … Read more

Welcome to UNC! New Postdoc Orientation is an opportunity for new postdocs to be introduced to the staff of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA), and learn about employee policies, health insurance, benefits, and other campus services that are available … Read more

Join us for an informative webinar where we will discuss those unfamiliar concepts and terms you may have come across when looking at health insurance benefit summaries or speaking with healthcare professionals. Participation is free, but you must first register … Read more

The 48th Annual UNC Lineberger Postdoc-Faculty Research Day provides an opportunity for cancer center trainees to present their scientific findings to an audience of peers and faculty. This event is coordinated by the UNC Lineberger Cancer Research Training & Education Coordination … Read more

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) invites you to our final Postdoc Coffee Hour of 2023! Bring your lunch, grab a free coffee and donut, and connect with other postdocs at UNC this Friday, October 6th! This is a great opportunity for you to meet not just … Read more

  Explore the path to securing your own funding with this Information Session & Panel dedicated to obtaining a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32). From 10-11AM, Patrick Brandt will provide an overview … Read more

Academics are notoriously conflict avoidant and the inability to manage conflict can result in negative physical, emotional, and relational consequences for tenure-track faculty. So why not learn early in your career to master the SKILL of healthy conflict so that … Read more

  Nucleate will be hosting a virtual panel discussion next month featuring George Church, Claire Aldridge, and Ben Lamm, who will speak on their entrepreneurial experiences and delve into the creation of Colossal Biosciences, a company tackling de-extinction with genetic … Read more

Although graduate school teaches you many things, many Ph.D. students complete their dissertations having never been fully trained in academic publishing. How does academic publishing actually work? Where should you publish your research? How do you actually get papers accepted … Read more

Entrepreneurs need to understand what the patent system can and cannot do. Entrepreneurs also need to know what actions are tripwires for the patent system. Sometimes, it is the action of the entrepreneur that blows up their ability to obtain … Read more

All UNC postdocs are invited to join Autumn Fest, which is organized annually by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). This is an opportunity to celebrate the season and learn more about holidays, traditions, and events that are held in … Read more

To land a tenure-track job, you’ve got to publish. To be successful, you need to know where to submit your work and what academic publishers are looking for in submissions. This interactive workshop will explain the academic publishing process to … Read more

    Merck is coming to campus and wants to meet with UNC Postdocs, Grad Students & Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to network with a wide array of Merck scientists who are looking for talent and to foster collaboration … Read more

Join the Division of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Compliance for Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, at the Pit and Carolina Union to enjoy a day of entertainment, games, music, lunch and some … Read more

This webinar discusses the importance of audience engagement for public presentations and provides strategies for capturing and keeping the attention of an audience in various contexts. The presenter will provide recommendations for how to study an audience prior to a … Read more

Progressing from postdoctoral training to a faculty appointment is a daunting transition, and may be especially challenging to those who have followed a less-than-conventional path or whose peers have lost interest in academic careers. How should you prepare for and … Read more

Fact: studies show that up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking and referrals. But what happens if you don’t have a network, or the only people you know are academics? This interactive workshop will show you how to … Read more

  It is time to sign up for the October Language Café! This time discussions will be themed around hobbies, so we can explore our interests in literature, arts and music. Join us for some enriching discussions!   Event Details … Read more

The Maximizing Your Research Impact workshop will provide a series of strategies to help ensure your published research reaches a wide audience, including choosing a target journal, writing a plain language summary of a study, optimizing abstract writing for database … Read more

Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. The awards are open to postdoctoral scholars in all disciplines and are designed to assist postdoctoral scholars in their continued … Read more

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) invites any postdoc with immigration or visa-related questions to drop by the FedEx Global Education Center (Room 4003) on Tuesday October 31st. Call in any time between 9:00-10:00AM to grab a free coffee and informally chat with … Read more

Perovskite is a rocky mineral that was discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1839. Since then, scientists have discovered that these mineral crystals are photosensitive semiconductors, meaning they can conduct electricity with little resistance! Join us for this … Read more

In this webinar, Dr. Flores and Dr. Olcott will discuss how to negotiate salaries, leave, and other elements of employment at an academic institution. They will consider how to assess academics' leverage, what elements might constrain possibilities for obtaining a … Read more