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Knowing Your Worth: How to Approach Negotiations in Academia

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

Fulbright Awards and Scholarships Q&A

FedEx Global Education Center - Room 1009 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Fulbright offers a variety of awards and scholarships for U.S. postdocs and graduate students to conduct research and study abroad. On November 6th, from 10:00-11:00 AM, UNC will be hosting Julie Taylor, who is the Director of Academic Relations-Fulbright at … Read more

How to Identify New Career Fields Where You’ll Thrive

You’ve heard that PhDs can be happy in a nonacademic career, but will YOU be happy? How can you find a career that will be intellectually engaging, rewarding, and challenging? Join Beyond the Professoriate to learn how you can find a … Read more

North Carolina Master’s and Doctoral Career Fair

Join six universities for the 23rd annual NC master’s & doctoral career fair that’s attended by more than 400 advanced degree candidates and alumni, and postdocs in all disciplines who have two years or less to completion of their Master’s … Read more

How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst

Are you stressed? Are you devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected? Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick? If any of this sounds familiar and you have difficulty managing the negative energy and rejection … Read more

2023 TIBBS Virtual Career Blitz for Postdocs & PhDs

What can you do after your postdoc? Talk to dozens of professionals in different careers at the UNC TIBBS Career Blitz to find out! At the Career Blitz 24+ PhD-trained scientists from more than a dozen different career tracks will … Read more

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training for Postdoctoral Scholars

Dey Hall - Toy Lounge 200 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training for Postdoctoral Scholars (Fall 2023) Two-Day In-Person Training | November 15th & 16th    Location: UNC Toy Lounge, Dey Hall Day 1: Wednesday, November 15th  (9:00AM - 3:10PM) Day 2: Thursday, November 16th (9:00AM - 4:00PM) Ongoing training … Read more

First-Round Interviews on the Academic Job Market

Congratulations! You’ve landed a first-round interview with a hiring committee. But in a brief interview, how do you convince them that you’re the candidate they need? This interactive workshop will show you the ins and outs of academic job interviews, … Read more