The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research invites all members of the researcher community to a once-per-semester live update session. 

~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

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

This course is being offered in collaboration between the Odum Institute and the Center for Urban & Regional Studies. This course has been rescheduled from January. New date is April 24. Attendance is required – this course will not be recorded. This one-day short course, led by the Carolina Drone Lab, will cover drone data collection, ... Read more

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

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

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. 

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

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

Urbanization has been a fundamental trend of the past two centuries and a key force shaping the development of the modern world. While urbanization in rapidly growing nations is helping lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, it is also creating immense societal challenges by increasing greenhouse-gas emissions, destabilizing fragile ecosystems and creating ... Read more

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

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