The Doc Report - September 2025
Right Around the Corner: Cheers to Our Postdocs – NPAWÌý
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is thrilled to honor the outstanding contributions of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ postdocs during National Postdoc Appreciation WeekÌý(NPAW), September 15-19. Below, you'll find details about both in-person and virtual events.
PAC Boulder Coffee Hour
Come meet and mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder).
Tuesday, September 2
10—11 a.m.
Main CampusÌý
Outside of NorlinÌýLibraryÌý(east side by sundial)
Are you a postdoc ready to break into industry or nonprofit work? Join Career Services' four-part seminar series to help you navigate the process, and help you stand out!Ìý
Thursdays, September 4 - 25, 2025
11 a.m.—12 p.m.
HR Trainings for September
While designed for hiring managers, these Human Resources (HR) trainings offer postdocs a behind-the-scenes look at how hiring decisions are made—from recognizing and mitigating implicit bias, to understanding what inclusive leadership looks like, to learning how interview questions are crafted and evaluated. Together, they provide valuable insight into what institutions prioritize when selecting candidates.
September 10th & 12th
9:30—11:30 a.m.
Implicit Bias: Moving from Awareness to Action
September 17th & 19th
9 a.m.—12 p.m.
Becoming an Inclusive Leader
September 22nd & 24th
9 a.m.—12 p.m.
Interviewing Strategies: How to Ask Effective Questions, Evaluate Answers, and Make Outstanding Hires
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To highlight the contributions of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ's postdoc community, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) will be recognizingÌýOutstanding Postdocs and Outstanding MentorsÌýduringÌýNational Postdoc Appreciation WeekÌý(NPAW), September 15-19.
Monday, September 15
11 a.m.—1 p.m.
5:05—6:20 p.m.
Environmental Design Building, Map Location
Alternative Careers to AcademiaÌý
Tuesday, September 16
9—10 a.m.
3—4 p.m.
Funding Strategies in a New Federal Landscape: Tools & Tips
Wednesday, September 17
1—2 p.m.
Thursday, September 18
12—1 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 19
12—1 p.m.
In partnership with the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), speakers from the Union of Concerned Scientists will share their work experiences with policymakers, scientists, and communities—highlighting how independent science informs evidence-based public policy. To activate your NPA membership, Ìýand follow the registration process.
Tuesday, September 23
1 p.m.
As a part of the , this webinar will explore seven core elements of resilience, with a focus on building habits that support healthier, more adaptive responses to setbacks in academic and professional settings.
Monday, September 29
1—3 p.m.
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The federal government is considering policy changes this fall that could affect J-1 status in the United States. Help advocate for your needs as a J-1 scholar by taking five minutes to complete this nine-question anonymous NAFSA survey by Friday, September 12.
It’s time we free ourselves of the false binary of academic and nonacademic careers post-Ph.D., writes Briana Konnick.
CUB Postdoc JaeBeom Park awarded Sambamurti Memorial Lectureship
Physics Postdoctoral Associate JaeBeom Park was recently awarded the from Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) for his work on the sPHENIX experiment, which investigates quark-gluon plasma—the matter believed to have existed just after the Big Bang.