Dear Postdocs & Family Members, We invite you to join us for our annual ice-skating event on this Sunday January 28th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm! Let’s master ice-skating skills and create sweet memories together! We kindly ask you to register for this event, which will help us co-ordinate ride-shares for postdocs without transportation. I’m ... Read more

This seminar discusses best practices, through the review of exemplars and discussion of theoretical approaches, in “mixing” methods and integrating qualitative and quantitative research. We will focus on strategies, tips, and best practices to accomplish effective integration. We will focus on decision-making related to study design and execution, including writing up methods and results of ... Read more

Live panel discussion. Panelists will discuss some of the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of AI in higher education. From teaching, writing, and research to critical AI literacy and ethical considerations, there are many issues to explore. Attendance is free with UNC’s institutional membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. ... Read more

Over the past seven years, the Beyond Prof team has interviewed hundreds of PhDs about how to make a successful career transition. Through this research, we’ve learned what makes, and breaks, a non-academic job search. Beyond the Professoriatesponsors this online workshop, and participation is free with UNC’s institutional membership. You must use your UNC ONYEN and ... Read more

Career Exploration Series | My Career Transition From Academia to Regulatory Science  With Dr. Sarah Dulson Register Here UNC Postdoc Association, OPA, & TIBBS are excited to present the first 2024 seminar in the Career Exploration Series! In this installment, Dr Sarah Dulson will discuss her transition from academia to regulatory science. Dr. Dulson will ... Read more

Are you a language enthusiast who seeks to learn new languages? Or, are you interested in practicing languages you are familiar with, such as Spanish, Italian, or even conversational English? UNC’s International Postdoc Alliance (IPA) is excited to bring back the monthly Language Café event for 2024, where we gather in a relaxed environment with ... Read more

Industry Networking & Training Opportunities Event  ~From NC Biotechnology Center~ This free event is designed to showcase North Carolina’s biologics and pharmaceutical (biopharma) manufacturing educational and career opportunities statewide. The event will feature representatives from North Carolina training programs at community colleges and universities. Plus, there will be a panel of recent grads who have ... Read more

Developing Your K99/R00 and CASI With Dr. Tammy Collins All Postdocs are welcome.  To register, please email Amy Fry at amy_fry@unc.edu.  Zoom link will be provided. Postdocs often seek awards providing independent funding and financial support to facilitate the transition to faculty. The Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) from NIH is a competitive award that ... 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 in strong academic journals? In this talk, we will discuss several major ideas in academic ... Read more