Week of Events
Effective Mentoring (Virtual Series)
~From UNC’s Grad School~ Mentoring principles are universal and apply to a variety of professional settings in and out of academia. This mentoring workshop series (based on the CIMER: Entering Mentoring) will provide training in competencies and skills with effective mentoring (being mentors themselves). Postdocs in all disciplines are welcome to participate. Sessions will be ... Read more
NPA SmartSkills: Promoting Productive Postdoc Conversations: Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback.
In this session, Sarah Hokanson, Ph.D. (Boston University, Postdoc Academy), will provide a framework for postdocs to use when preparing for different types of feedback conversations with supervisors and/or mentors. Postdocs will also reflect on ways to effectively receive and act on feedback. Participation is free with UNC’s institutional membership to the National Postdoctoral Association. ... Read more
IMMIGRATION OPTIONS FOR POSTDOCS
This seminar for International Postdoctoral Scholars will address immigration, visa and permanent residence status for postdoctoral scholars and interested junior faculty. The speakers for the session will include the following staff from UNC’s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS): Iona Costant; ISSS Director Gretchen Gosnell; ISSS Associate Director Chia-Hsuan (“Polly”) Chien; International Scholar Advisor
How to Use This Summer to Prepare for your Faculty Job Search.
The academic job market is highly competitive, and you want to stand out as a candidate. By attending this webinar, you’ll gain the insights and knowledge you need to prepare application documents that will highlight your potential as a scholar in your field. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic ... Read more
Career Exploration Series: Science Policy
In this installment of the virtual Career Exploration Series, Dr. Eve Khadijiah Boyle will discuss her transition from academia to Science Policy. Dr. Boyle will give a virtual 15-minute presentation and engage in a 15-minute discussion/Q&A. This event is co-sponsored by UNC Postdoc Association, OPA, TIBBS, & SPAG.
UNC Postdoc Language Café
Are you a language enthusiast who seeks to learn new languages? Interested in practicing Spanish, Italian, or English as a foreign language? Here, you can talk to UNC postdocs from all around the world, and learn the most important phrases in multiple languages, and also explore different cultures and traditions! This is a fun event, ... Read more
Responsible Conduct of Research Training | OPA – Day 1
Ongoing training in Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is mandated by all federal granting programs including NIH and NSF. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is offering a two-day training course that will satisfy the RCR training requirements for the NIH and NSF research grant applications. The primary goal for the course for Postdoctoral Scholars is ... Read more
Take Charge of Your Career with an Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Your experiences and training as a postdoc can significantly impact your career path. But with the right strategies and resources, you can make the most of your time at UNC and set yourself up for success in academia, industry, or other fields. In this program, you'll learn how to create clear goals and objectives and ... Read more
Responsible Conduct of Research Training | OPA – Day 2
Ongoing training in Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is mandated by all federal granting programs including NIH and NSF. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is offering a two-day training course that will satisfy the RCR training requirements for the NIH and NSF research grant applications. The primary goal for the course for Postdoctoral Scholars is ... Read more