This newsletter is typically distributed the last Thursday of the month and contains a variety of resources, links, and reflections on graduate-level career & professional development, higher education, and an occasional detour into neuroscience topics, the area I formally trained in as a graduate student and postdoc.
I will be taking a break for Summer 2024.
So, expect the next issue in your inbox on Thursday, August 29th.
Did you apply for assistant professor positions in 2023-2024? Regardless of whether you received a job offer or not, our Faculty Job Market Collaboration Team would appreciate you completing our annual applicant survey as we seek to bring transparency to the faculty job market.
A new study from the Pew Research Center, surveying over 5,200 U.S. adults finds widespread doubt in the value of a college degree. Only one in four respondents thought a four-year degree was extremely or very important in order to get a well-paying job in today's economy.
The result of new Graduate Student union contracts will be to open questions not only about the funding of graduate study but also the very nature of graduate study itself.
Before applying to jobs, take stock of what you most need from work and use those needs as filters to determine the best positions for you, writes Annie Maxfield.
Nana Lee offers advice on how to obtain a position based on your interest, values, skills and life situation, even if it doesn’t exist right now.
Programs Worth Promoting
Research America is Hosting this FREE, Virtual Career Development Series Throughout the Month of June
In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers and career professionals, participate in professional development workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions around issues critical to the success of the R&D ecosystem.
Sessions include (all times Eastern):
Career Tour – STEM Career Panel Discussion on June 5, 12-2 PM Crafting a Winning Resume on June 12, 12-1:30 PM Science Policy & Advocacy Primer on June 18, 12:30-1:45 PM The Creative Art of Science Communication on June 26, 12-1:15 PM
National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Programming & Resources
The NPA's SmartSkills program returns in 2024 featuring webinars on a variety of topics related to postdocs' career and professional development and well-being.
And check out the NPA's Resource Library for more guides and resources including a guide to the postdoc timeline, mentoring, and more.
Revisiting Past Blog Posts
While I don't have a new blog post this month, I am sharing some of my favorite past posts, below, for you to catch-up on this summer.
