CZI Faculty Application Bootcamp

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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is hosting a virtual Faculty Application Bootcamp this summer. The bootcamp is for PhD students and postdocs from CZI-supported labs and the CZ Biohub Network who will search for a US-based faculty position this academic year.

Overview:
The CZI Faculty Application Bootcamp will give a systematic overview of all aspects of the faculty job search in the United States. The virtual course will be hosted August 12 through August 16, 2024, from 8am-2pm PT on Zoom. Topics will cover CVs and cover letters, research, teaching and diversity statements, job and chalk talks, and interviewing and negotiating.

This practical and experiential course also includes small group exercises and stories from those who recently completed a successful search. Primary instructors are Chris Golde (Stanford University) and Arne Bakker (CZI) with additional guest presenters. Review the draft course schedule here.

Eligibility & Expectations:

Full course attendance is expected from all participants
Applications are open to doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars from research labs who are currently supported by or associated with a CZI grant, or those associated with the CZ Biohub Network
Eligibility is limited to those who are actively planning to enter the faculty job market during the 2024-2025 academic year. It is not meant for those planning to apply in later years
The course is capped at 60 people
Please note: international scholars are welcome to apply, but the course will focus primarily on the U.S. faculty job market

Timeline:
The application portal remains open until 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Wednesday, June 12th. Apply as soon as possible; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Admitted applicants will be notified no later than July 1, 2024.

More information can be found on the Training and Capacity Building for Science website. Questions? Email to sciencemeetings@chanzuckerberg.com

Email *

First name *

Last name *

University or Organization *

Department you are affiliated with in that organization *

Role *

PhD student

MD student

Postdoctoral scholar

Staff scientist

Other:

What is your research discipline or field of study? *

We're looking for things like 'Biochemistry', 'Immunology', 'Neuroscience', or 'Bioengineering' rather than a description of your research

Which CZI program are you or your PI affiliated with? *

Cell Science (including Single-Cell Biology)

CZ Biohub Chicago

CZ Biohub New York

CZ Biohub San Francisco

CZ Imaging Institute

Diversity in Science

Imaging

Infectious Disease

Science in Society (including Rare as One)

Neuroscience (including Neurodegeneration Challenge Network)

Open Science

Other:

Who is the CZI-funded PI, Co-PI, or grantee that you are associated with? *

Have you discussed with your PI that you are applying to participate in a full-time week-long bootcamp and, if accepted, will not be available for most other duties and/or standing meetings during the bootcamp week? *

Yes, my PI is supportive

No, I have not yet discussed this with my PI, but I will shortly

No, I am not comfortable discussing this with my PI

We'd like to know more about your approach. Please write a few sentences covering the following topics:
* What are your plans and timeline?
* What type of institutions are you interested in working at?
* Are you applying to or resubmitting a K99 or similar grant?
* Is there anything else you want us to know about your job search? *

Note: The bootcamp is intended for those planning to conduct an academic job search starting in the summer/autumn of 2024, and through the 2024-2025 year. It is not meant for those beginning to apply in later years.

What is your application timeline? *

I am planning a 'soft launch' (only applying to a few places), with the expectation of applying again in the future

This will be my first full application year

I have applied in previous cycles and am applying again

Other:

We'd like to know at what stage in the application process you currently are. What best describes your situation? *

I don't have many existing application materials yet

I have started drafting some of my application materials

I have completed drafts of most of my application materials

I have most of my application materials in a final (or almost final) form

I have applied to faculty positions in previous cycles, and am mostly looking to update my existing application materials

Other:

You will be part of a small group of peers that will meet daily. We'd like to know what would be your ideal group. (please select all that apply) *

We can't promise that your preference will be met, but we will use it as guidance to create groups as best as we can

I'd like to be grouped with people from the same lab

I prefer not to be grouped with people from the same lab

I'd like to be grouped with people from the same university or organization

I prefer not to be grouped with people from the same university or organization

I'd like to be grouped with people from the same research discipline

I'd like to be grouped with people from different research disciplines

I'd like to be grouped with people from my same timezone

I don't have a preference about grouping, please assign me as you see fit

Other:

Required

If you have a disability or require accommodations to fully participate in the bootcamp, please let us know how we can best facilitate this. You will also be contacted by someone from CZI to discuss your specific needs.

How did you learn about the Faculty Application Bootcamp? (select all that apply) *

Direct email from CZI about the opportunity

From my PI, advisor, or mentor

From someone who participated in a previous bootcamp

A newsletter from the CZI program I am affiliated with

Through the CZI Training & Capacity Building for Science website

Mentioned during a CZI-hosted meeting

Via CZI Science Slack

Other:

Required

We will send each participant who is selected to join FAB@CZI some course materials. Please provide us with the address from where you will be able to receive a package in the two weeks before the bootcamp

Recipient Mailing Address *

City *

State (optional)

Zip Code *

Country *

Please provide any other info relevant to mailing a package to you

Is there anything else you'd like to share with the bootcamp instructors at this time?

Please confirm before submitting: I plan to apply for faculty positions during 2024-2025 AND I am available to participate every day of the course (8am-2pm Pacific Time, Aug 12-16) *

Yes

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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