OGPS Academic Careers Fall 2025

This workshop series supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows preparing for academic careers. Through interactive sessions, you will gain insights and strategies for navigating the academic job market, securing a postdoctoral position, and preparing application materials that highlight your research expertise and career potential. Each session combines presentations, discussion, and hands-on activities to equip you with practical tools for a successful transition into academia.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this series, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure of the academic job market and how to prepare for each stage of the search.
  • Identify strategies for exploring opportunities and applying for postdoctoral positions.
  • Prepare strong academic CVs and cover letters that effectively communicate expertise and fit.
  • Write a compelling research statement that highlights motivation, significance, and future directions.



Communicating Your Vision: The Academic Research Statement

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THSL 2955
OGPS CPD Team

The research statement is one of the most important, and challenging, parts of an academic job application. In this session, you will learn how to craft a statement that communicates the significance of your past work, your current projects, and your vision for future research. You will also explore strategies for demonstrating independence, feasibility, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Workshop Goals

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Define the purpose and audience of a research statement.
  • Structure a statement that clearly communicates motivation, significance, and impact.
  • Highlight research accomplishments and future directions effectively.
  • Balance technical detail with accessibility for a broad faculty audience.

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