In support of Postdoc professional development, Berkeley Lab has partnered with Bill Lindstaedt to host a two part workshop geared toward Job Hunting in Academia.
Bill Lindstaedt serves as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services at the University of California San Francisco. Since 2001, Lindstaedt has been assisting UCSF’s graduate-level trainees and postdoctoral research scientists as they prepare to move on to post-training positions rich in education, leadership and discovery. In addition to his leadership and career counseling responsibilities, he has co-authored the popular “myIDP” career development tool, which is hosted by the careers site of the journal Science and now serves nearly 150,000 registered scientists worldwide. The advice presented in this series is drawn from the collective experiences of the hundreds of PhD’s Bill has worked with, as they transition from their postdoc positions into new faculty roles.
This series will be offered in two sessions. It is recommended that you attend both courses to gain the most value. However, you may attend each course individually. The schedule and outline for the workshops are as follows:
August 1, 2018 10:30am-12pm – Part 1: “Launching a Faculty Job Search and Preparing Your Application Materials”
This workshop will present information on how to organize your academic job search, including the various components of an application package. First, we will review the academic job search timelines, along with principles for presenting yourself well on paper. Then, after reviewing the anatomy of a strong academic CV and cover letter, join a mock faculty search committee to critique two real application packages. Finally, learn the fundamentals for writing a successful research and teaching statement. Throughout the workshop, we will cover basics then jump quickly into how to refine and tailor your materials for a particular department or type of institution.
December 5, 2018 10:30am-12pm – Part 2: “Negotiating Your Faculty Startup Package”
This seminar will help you answer two of the most difficult questions faced by any future faculty member:
- WHAT can I ask for after I receive a faculty job offer? What requests are reasonable for me to make during the negotiation process so that I can be sure to meet my personal needs and the needs of my future research program?
- HOW do I ask for what I need? What do I say, and when, so that I get what I need and yet maintain a good relationship with my future chair?
This two part workshop is open to Berkeley Lab Postdoctoral Scholars and visiting scholars. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register, please visit employee self-service.
Should you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Meg Rodriguez at extension x6294.