The Next Step: Mentorship for the Academic Job Market
The Next Step: Mentorship for the Academic Job Market
Pursuing an academic career is an exciting but challenging process, and the REALISE program is here to support you every step of the way. The Next Step: Mentorship for the Academic Job Market program provides HBI postdoctoral scholars with personalized guidance, practical preparation, workshops, and additional opportunities to refine the skills needed for success in academic hiring:
- Tailored career advice and mentorship: Work one-on-one with faculty mentors to develop your academic job search strategy.
- Practice your presentation skills: Get expert feedback by practicing your job talk, chalk talk, or teaching talk.
- Mock interviews: Participate in mock one-on-one or panel interviews with the HBI Director and other experienced faculty members.
- Selection process strategies: Learn how to navigate academic hiring (in collaboration with the Postdoc Office).
- Flexible support: Access guidance whether you are applying now, preparing for the next stage, or just exploring your options.
This initiative is part of the HBI’s REALISE Program, which provides enhanced training and skills development to students and scholars. The Next Step program is open to HBI postdocs at any stage of the academic job search. By completing our Postdoc Academic Career Support Checklist, we will tailor our support to your specific goals and timeline:
Postdocs at UCalgary
UCalgary's Postdoctoral Office offers support to postdoctoral scholars, including career planning, professional development, and additional resources to enhance research and teaching skills. They provide workshops, networking opportunities, and guidance on funding and fellowships. The office also organizes events like Postdoc Appreciation Week to foster community engagement and celebrate postdoctoral contributions: