The Doc Report - February 2026
Upcoming Events
HR Trainings for February
This month鈥檚 Human Resources (HR) training sessions focus on how implicit bias influences our decisions, actions, and judgments, as well as equipping aspiring leaders at CU 抖阴传媒在线 with the knowledge and skills to lead more inclusive and equitable teams.
February 2 & 4
10 a.m. to Noon
Implicit Bias: Moving from Awareness to Action
Fridays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6 & 13
9 - 10 a.m.
Becoming an Inclusive Leader
PAC 抖阴传媒在线 Coffee Hour
Come meet and mingle with other postdocs at a coffee hour hosted by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado 抖阴传媒在线 (PAC 抖阴传媒在线).
Tuesday, February 3
10 - 11 a.m.
East Campus, JSCBB
This course is designed for international postdocs and graduate students who want to polish and refine their spoken English skills. Postdocs may consider 听these courses at a reduced cost.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 2 - April 16
8 - 9:15 听a.m.
贰尘补颈濒听graham.douglas@colorado.edu听if interested.
This course is designed for international postdocs and graduate students who want to improve oral communication skills for effective academic, professional, and social interactions.听Postdocs may consider 听these courses at a reduced cost.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 2 - April 16
5 - 6:15 p.m.
贰尘补颈濒听graham.douglas@colorado.edu听if interested.
Discover how a solid plan enhances proposal competitiveness. This webinar will cover narrative structure, audience awareness, storytelling techniques and effective outlining. This is the first session of a three-part series this semester.
Wednesday, February 18
Noon to 1 p.m.
Has the recent federal transition prompted you to reconsider your research funding approach? Join RIO for a fast-paced, 30-minute introduction to Pivot, internal funding opportunities, and other free tools available with your CU Login. Bring your team鈥攆aculty, staff, and students are all welcome!听
Wednesday, February 18
1 p.m.
听听Register Here
Join the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to learn how to navigate an industry interview, including common questions, typical interview schedules, and strategies for preparing to make a strong, positive impression.
Thursday, February 19
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
PAC Social Hour
Take time outside of work to connect with fellow postdocs at the monthly social at Rayback Collective! The family-friendly event is sponsored by the Postdoctoral Association of Colorado 抖阴传媒在线 (PAC 抖阴传媒在线).
Thursday, February 19
5:30鈥7:30听p.m.
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, 抖阴传媒在线, CO 80304
is a professional development collaboration among universities across Colorado. In the upcoming session learn the difference between CVs and resumes and how to craft powerful, job-specific professional documents that stand out.
Tuesday, February 24
Noon to 2 p.m.
1 p.m.
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OPA announces Spring 2026 training opportunities
Register today for the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) professional development series鈥攆rom proposal-writing sessions and NIH industry/job skills trainings to workshops on resume/CV development, interview strategies, and more鈥攄esigned to improve postdoc skills and advance career success.
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Career Center connects postdocs with experts who can answer your questions and help prepare you for your job search by providing access to relevant content to assist with career development. To sign up for NPA offerings, and follow the registration process.
Mentoring Opportunity for CU Researchers (Due April 10)
CU Science Discovery is now accepting Research Mentor applications for the summer 2026听STEM Research Experience.
Adaptability is key: Here鈥檚 how grad students, postdocs and career professionals can get the most out of 鈥淐arpe Careers鈥 in the year ahead.
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ELLIS Institute Finland, a newly established world-class research hub, invites applications for postdocs to conduct cutting-edge AI and machine learning research within its international network.听
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking a fellow with expertise in mineral processing or refining to support research and analysis that informs DOE decision-making on securing critical minerals and materials, a key administrative priority.