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The Next Step Program - Postdoc Academic Career Support Checklist

The REALISE program is here to support your academic career journey. Whether you’re preparing applications, giving practice talks, or gearing up for interviews, this checklist will help us tailor opportunities to your needs.

First name

Last name

UCalgary email address

Supervisor

When do you plan to apply for academic positions?

Currently applying

Within the next 6 months

Within the next year

Not sure yet

Do you have an academic interview scheduled?

Yes

When is your interview scheduled?

What type of position are you targeting? (check all that apply)

Tenure-track faculty in medicine

Tenure-track faculty in a main-campus department (e.g., Psychology, Physics)

Tenure-track teaching-focused position

Academic staff / research scientist

Other…

What kind of support are you looking for? (check all that apply)

Practice job talk (formal research seminar format)

Practice chalk talk (future research plans)

Practice teaching talk

Mock interview

Academic career guidance

Other…

If you'd like to give a practice talk, in addition to your supervisor, please list others who could attend and provide relevant advice:

If you are requesting a mock interview, please indicate whether it is for a faculty position or an academic staff role, and suggest who you would like to have on the panel.

Is there any other support you need as a postdoc exploring academic careers?

Additional comments or questions:

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