One-on-One Consultations
Do you need assistance with career services, finding funding, developing an IDP or have questions but don't know whom to ask or where to go? Click here to schedule a One-on-One consultation with Kim Patton.
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ND Calendar & Events
For a full listing of events on the Notre Dame campus for the week of August 3, 2015 - click here.
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Academic iNDex
- A secure, easily accessible, online repository for your academic and professional information
- An index of your publications, presentations, grants, work history, and other academic achievements
- A resource for identifying scholars eligible for specific grant and fellowship opportunities
- A tool to quickly create personalized CVs, resume, lists of publication or presentations, and more
For more information about Academic iNDex and how to use it, click here.
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National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
The NPA is a member-driven organization that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. Since 2003, they have taken on the ambitious agenda to enhance the quality of the postdoctoral experience in the US. They have assumed a leadership role in addressing the many issues confronting the postdoctoral community that are national in scope and requiring action beyond the local level.
- The University of Notre Dame is a sustaining member of the NPA.
- ND Postdocs can join the NPA for free.
- Learn about the benefits of a NPA membership here.
For more information about the NPA and to become a member, click here.
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Versatile PhD - Humanities & Social Sciences
- Discover interesting career paths as an alternative to the faculty track
- Join a large community of post-academics to consult about your situation and the versatility of your PhD, MA, or postdoctoral appointment
- Read job listings appropriate for postdocs
- Network with successful post-academic PhDs nationwide
For more information about Versatile PhD and how to use it, click here.
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Spotlight Jobs of the Week
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The Importance of Writing Skills in Tech-Related Fields
Back when I was a grad student in anthropology at the University of California at Berkeley, I taught my own writing course. Its theme was medicine, so a lot of pre-med majors signed up. Since it was an intensive summer course, writing assignments were due at the end of each week. Perhaps unsurprisingly, students complained about that, sometimes vociferously.
Click here for the full article by MacPhail.
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The psychologist Jerome Bruner posited that there are two modes of thought. The first -- "paradigmatic" -- is the mode of science, of logically describing and explaining the world. It categorizes and conceptualizes, arranges in systems, and tests for empirical truth. It is fundamentally concerned with verifiability, with establishing the way things are.
Click here for the full article by Gooblar.
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The ND Postdoc Newsletter wants to share your research or article you have written with the ND Postdoc Community. If you would like to submit an article for the newsletter, please email Kim Patton.
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6 Ways Google Can Boost Your Job Search
Click here to read Fertig's strategies.
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My Top 5 Killer Interview Questions
We're all familiar with the typical interview jargon, questions like "tell me about yourself" and "what's your five year plan?" that you're almost guaranteed to be asked in any interview you attend. Preparation is key so I'd expect every candidate to prepare answers for these sorts of questions, but you'd be surprised at how many people trip up here because they clearly haven't thought long enough about a strategic, informative and concise answer.
Click here to read the full article by Caan.
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5 Follow-up Emails That Scare Hiring Managers (and What to Write Instead)
I think we can all agree that waiting to hear back about a job isn't topping anyone's list of favorite hobbies. Every time your phone rings or your email dings, you stop what you're doing just in case it's news on the job front. Will you get an interview? Will you get an offer? Maybe you even pick up one of those automated scam calls, just on the off chance that the hiring manager is suddenly calling you from a blocked number or remote location.
Click here for the full article by McCord.
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Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Fellow Lightning Talks |
ND Day of Digital Humanities | Digital Week 2015
New Technologies, New Knowledge
The Center of Digital Scholarship and the Office of Digital Learning invite lightning talk proposals from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for ND Day of Digital Humanities 2015. The lightning talk session is intended to provide presenters with an opportunity to showcase their research as well as facilitate networking among presenters and attendees. This fast-paced event is a great opportunity to share your research with the campus community and to develop your communication skills.
- Date: September 24, 2015
- Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Hesburgh Library Center for Digital Scholarship (1st Floor Northeast)
- More Info: Click here
- Questions? [email protected]
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There are several funding opportunities for ND Postdocs. Here is a list. Links are provided for specific details to each award below.
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Provides opportunities for scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and implementation while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills to policymakers.
For more information on the AAAS Fellowship Resources, click here.
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Graduate School Professional Development Programs
The Graduate School's Professional Development workshops will begin again in Fall 2015. All postdocs may take professional development programs from the Graduate School.
For workshop descriptions and registration instructions, click here.
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Workshops from the Kaneb Center
Are you interested in learning more about discipline-specific teaching and learning in the university setting? The university offers workshops on university teaching and learning in various fields through the Kaneb Center! Consider enrolling in one of the workshops.
For workshop descriptions, click here.
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Workshops from the NCFDD
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity is an independent professional development, training and mentoring community of over 71,000 graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members. The NCDFF is 100% dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. They offer on-campus workshops, professional development training, and intensive mentoring programs.
The University of Notre Dame is an institutional member of the NCFDD. Through Notre Dame's membership, ND Postdocs may claim an Institutional Sub-account Membership at no cost and enjoy all the benefits of a NCFDD Individual Membership. Register here to join NCFDD.
For a list of the Summer 2015 webinars, click here.
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Hesburgh Libraries and Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops
The Hesburgh Libraries and Center for Digital Scholarship workshops are offered to all ND Postdocs.
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English for Academic Purposes Workshops
The Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures' English for Academic Purposes program offers workshops that are open to all ND Postdocs.
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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in the media, articles, and comments included in this newsletter are solely the views and expressions of the original sources' authors and contributors, and do not necessarily represent those of the University of Notre Dame, The Graduate School, or the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars.
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