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Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement

By on February 27, 2014 in Events, Professional Development

The Postdoctoral Affairs Office is hosting a workshop titled Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement on March 6th from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at 210 Illini Union. More and more institutions are asking applicants for faculty positions to submit a teaching philosophy statement with their applications. This statement should reflect you and your teaching, but you may be unsure […]

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Symposium program now available!

By on January 25, 2014 in Events, Symposium

The program with talk and poster abstracts for our 4th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium, which will take place on Friday January 31st at the Beckman Institute, is now available. Printed programs will be handed out during registration on Friday morning.

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Symposium registration deadline extended

By on January 11, 2014 in Events, Symposium

The deadline to submit an abstract and register for the 4th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium has been extended to Thursday, January 16th. The event will take place on Friday, January 31st at the Beckman Institute. Click here more information or to register.

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Call for Abstracts: 4th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium

By on October 24, 2013 in Events, Symposium

We are now accepting abstracts for the 4th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium that will take place at Beckman Institute on January 31st, 2014. For more information and to register read here.

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Chambana Science Cafe: September edition

By on August 25, 2013 in Events

The Science Cafe resumes on September 4th. Institute for Genomic Biology researcher Bryan White will discuss his work on the human microbiome in health and disease. The event will take place at 5:30 pm at the Champaign Public Library, Robeson Pavilion room C. Read more about the Science Cafe here and here.

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Landing a Faculty Position: Practical Advice

By on August 24, 2013 in Events, Professional Development

Landing a Faculty Position: Practical Advice When: September 12th, 3:30 PM Where: Beckman 3269 Society of Postdoctoral Scholars is hosting a Landing a Faculty Position: Practical Advice workshop at 3:30 pm on September 12th in Beckman 3269. We’ll share some do’s and don’ts that will help academic job seekers navigate the job market with more ease. Attendees will have an opportunity to […]

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Chambana Science Cafe: June edition

By on May 30, 2013 in Events

Join us for the next Science Cafe! Where: Espresso Royale in Urbana (1117 W Oregon St, across from Krannert) When: Wednesday, June 5th, 5:30pm Who: Sarah Erickson will talk about Optical imaging for improved diagnosis and surgical guidance of breast cancer. Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the U.S. and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, though the mortality […]

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Chambana Science Cafe: May edition

By on April 30, 2013 in Events

Join us for the next Science Cafe! Where: Espresso Royale in Urbana (1117 W Oregon St, across from Krannert) When: Wednesday, May 1st, 5:30pm Who: Rob Kanter from the School of Earth, Society, and Environment will be giving a presentation on Seeing the nature of human landscapes. Through “Environmental Almanac,” a weekly newspaper column and radio segment, Rob encourages people to view themselves as “plain […]

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International Postdoc Opportunities

By on April 19, 2013 in Events, Fellowships

Here are a couple international postdoc fellowship opportunities: the deadline for University of Sydney fellowships is very close; and a workshop/information session to learn about Marie Currie Fellowships is April 29th at 8:30 am (more info and register).

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Postdoctoral Research Day in Ames, IA

By on April 18, 2013 in Events

Iowa State University is hosting a Postdoctoral Research Day on June 10, 2013 at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. Abstract submission deadline is 5:00 pm CST on April 30. Find more information and register here.

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