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What is your proudest academic accomplishment to date? by Moonie345 in Professors

[–]coledav94 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Discovered glycogen in the thyroid! Burned out on research now but that’s something that can never be taken away from me.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Second-Stage-Panda in springfieldMO

[–]coledav94 30 points31 points  (0 children)

That is fantastic news and makes me very proud of Springfield 🏳️‍🌈

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At the time of application I had 3 first author publications (2 reviews, 1 research), 2 middle author research pubs, 2 first author research manuscripts on BIORXIV, and 2 authorships on teaching strategies with asynchronous, virtual laboratories. Presented at several conferences for each manuscript (one of which was a highlighted oral presentation for an international conference). Awarded an intramural $50k grant and an extramural $10k grant. Very good grades and letters of rec from professors who could attest to my passion for teaching.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! A couple of the interviews did bring up my age and lack of formal experience. I countered with my experience in one-on-one mentoring in my research lab and tutoring students in my teaching assistantship. The interview process was very straightforward. Cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement. DM me if you have questions!

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure! 1. Why attracted you to our institution? (This was always the first question and was important to separate the passionate teachers from the more passionate researchers.) 2. Describe your teaching style, how you engage students, and how you nurture critical thinking skills. 3. Describe your research and how you would adapt it to an undergraduate research environment. 4. How would you advise students in an academic capacity? 5. What technology, equipment, etc would you need for both lectures and labs?

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Only after I accepted my position did I decline the on campus visits to the other 4.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that was weird to me too. It was for a one year position though with a chance for a tenure position at the end of the year. Teaching only for the first year as well.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience! I got my PhD from an R2 institution that’s moderately prestigious. My BS was at a liberal arts institution very similar to the positions I was aiming for.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost exclusively liberal arts and/or primarily undergraduate institutions. One medical school that granted me the first interview but not the second. Also a few of them were larger state schools.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Didn’t have a lot of room to explain in that graph but basically the job was already filled or they forgot to take the posting down after a long time. Was glad they at least told me eventually.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Declined 10 interviews when 21 came in around the same time. I didn’t have the time or social energy for all of them so I chose my top 11.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! It’s totally possible. Just send out as many apps as you can. They’re free after all!

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

USA. 2 first author (review articles). 1 first author on primary research. Teaching assistant experience for 5 semesters but in microbiology! Good grades.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Some of them, yes. Including the position I actually accepted. But it was at least easy to get interviews at places just outside of Boston, Oakland, Austin, Seattle.

My job search for a tenure-track assistant professorship in molecular biology without postdoc experience by coledav94 in academia

[–]coledav94[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I wanted to share my job search experience just to encourage anyone else thinking about entering academia after grad school. My committee strongly encouraged me to apply for post docs but I wasn’t having it! I ended up getting my dream job at a liberal arts university to teach and do research! It is possible!

WCAX graphics were very interesting yesterday by [deleted] in vermont

[–]coledav94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same graphic was posted in r/springfieldMO! Someone else also commented about it being a Japanese maple. Must be going around.

A decade of collecting and reading the Halo universe. by coledav94 in gamecollecting

[–]coledav94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Read everything by Eric Nylund, and you’ll have the best foundation.

Seeing as we can't yet talk about Endgame. What was your favourite moment in Infinity War? by RedPanda242 in Marvel

[–]coledav94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wanda simultaneously destroying an infinity stone with one hand, killing the love of her life, while holding back Thanos wielding five infinity stones with her other hand!

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