Questions tagged [job]
On the duties, responsibilities, titles, and benefits associated with an academic job. (For questions on searching for an academic job, use 'job-search' instead.)
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Do European funding agencies consider socioeconomic background in their diversity initiatives?
I've noticed that many European funding agencies proudly highlight gender parity in their grant results, which is important. However, I haven't seen similar attention given to socioeconomic background,...
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Recently got banned from an academic Discord server. Are there any potential professional consequences?
As the title states, I got banned from a Discord server for disabled academics. I won't go into detail other than to say that after my suspension, I sent a strongly-worded message to the server owner ...
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Active or passive voice in research statement
I'm applying for university jobs and am wondering whether one should use active or passive voice in the research statement (and other application contents such as the teaching statement).
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Following up after more than one year or leave it as an unsuccessful application
I had an interview for a faculty position in Asia one and half year ago and it was good. Then I was asked to arrange for recommendation letters. But there was no news from HR after that and it seems ...
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What can be considered as "research outputs"?
In a research-based faculty position, one of the required documents is "a summary of research outputs and publications", and I am not sure HERE what can be considered as "research ...
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AI Research vs. Industry [closed]
I am a master's graduate. My master thesis was a research thesis, and I did before another research internship. I think I lack structured knowledge about AI and practical experience, I love research ...
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Cut to Fellowship funding while employed
I am a PhD student nearing the end of their program. I have been receiving funding through the form of a fellowship for the entirety of the program. The fellowship very specifically says it is NOT ...
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What is meant by "offers accepted" in Mathjobs portal?
In the Mathjobs portal, some post doctoral positions in mathematics have "offers accepted" written in the post, see:
I am struggling to understand what this means? Because the position ...
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Problems with integration into scientific work and the team at the beginning of a career path
In the previous series: The employer gives a job, but asks for a “plan” of work with a horizon until the end of summer
So, I was hired in the lab, part-time, remotely and with a fixed-term employment ...
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Good postdoc position, but how to approach advisor about feelings of self-doubt?
There's a long text about context, so I will summarize with a direct question:
Question: I haven't been able to "extract" from my PI the help that I need about building confidence and ...
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Advice for job application to a university position as a non-student
I originally asked this question at the workplace.stackexchange, but they told me this may be a better place for my question.
I am applying to a job at a nearby university as a lab technician. One of ...
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First week of research internship. Imposter's syndrome and difficulty with adjustment. What are the differences between RA work and research jobs?
I'm a 4th (soon to be 4.5) year Ph.D student in Experimental Psychology who recently started an internship this week. This internship only admitted 10% of applicants. I am also one of the half in my ...
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How beneficial is teaching prior to PhD?
I have recently finished my MS in biology and will be beginning in a PhD program this upcoming semester. I was recently offered an adjunct position at a community college to teach a summer course. It ...
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The employer gives a job, but asks for a “plan” of work with a horizon until the end of summer
So, this is a continuation of my topics :) This and this.
I need to consult specifically with the academic community.
I found a scientific group (part of a large scientific institute). The lab staff ...
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Finding the equivalent title/position of "Oberassistent II" in both the US and in the Italian university system
What is the equivalent title/position of the Swiss "Oberassistent II" in both (or at least one of the following)
the US university system?
the italian university system?
I have heard that, ...
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How not to commit to a post-doc offer while waiting for another?
I have received acceptance at University A and I have been told that the contract is being prepared (which takes some weeks e.g. 3 or 4), in the mean while I received an offer from university B ...
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Can academics make a living solely out of publishing?
I live in the developing world where most of the population cannot afford to go to university. Unable to pay tuition, I relied on online material to study. However now even that is difficult because a ...
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As candidates for postdoc position, what are good examples of questions to ask interviewers during an interview?
After seeing
What questions should I ask as a candidate during an interview for a tenure-track assistant professor position?,
What should I ask deans during my interview?
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Is it okay to contact members of a lab before applying to a position?
There is a certain permanent position recently advertised at a lab that I'm interested in. The application consists of submitting a number of documents (CV, project, etc.) online, which will be ...
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CEA vs CNRS for permanent researcher positions in France
I am trying to find a permanent researcher position in France. I'm applying to job openings in CEA and CNRS. Though I have some understanding of how CNRS operates and working conditions, salaries, etc,...
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professors reply "I will get in touch in future if a position is available"
I asked one of my professor my interest in pursuing a PhD in her group (who was a great mentor during this year). She told that no position is available and hope that new positions will come in the ...
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Acknowledgment section in job talk presentation for a tenure-track position
For a normal research talk, people may only acknowledge collaborators in those presented projects.
Is it the same in a job talk for applicants for tenure-track positions?
Two considerations:
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What is a procedural letter of promotion?
I recently saw several job postings for positions of associate professor and full professor at a university and each of these postings states the following in bold letters:
Candidates must provide a ...
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Postdoc wanting to go to industry - need advice
I have been a STEM postdoc for almost 7 years. I am based in Australia and currently looking for a permanent position, preferably in industry. As I have not done this transition, I would appreciate it ...
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Preparation for data scientist interviews for final year PhD student [closed]
I would like to check/ask if there is anything particular that I need to prepare for data scientist interviews. I am quite unsure/lost about the requirements since I am coming from academia (see my ...
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