Preparing for a Career as a Principal Investigator

Event Date: December 11, 2025
Event Time: 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual

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Thinking about a career in academia?  The Stem Cell Network is hosting a candid and practical  webinar and panel discussion  on how to navigate  the path to an academic position. Gain insights on   building the right experience during your Ph.D. or postdoctoral training, understanding the academic job search process , and developing  effective strategies for finding and applying to faculty positions.

Who Should Attend?

Research trainees who are considering career paths in academia (faculty positions) are encouraged to attend.

Learning Objectives:

• Prepare to effectively position yourself for success in today’s academic landscape during your time as a trainee.
• Learn about the day-to-day activities and responsibilities in an academic position to help decide if it’s the right career for you.
• Understand how to craft competitive faculty application packages, including research proposals, and tailoring your application package to the call.
• Gain insight on the typical steps of the faculty hiring process, standard elements of a faculty contract, and tips for negotiating your contract.

 Speakers:

• Marian Hettiaratchi, Associate Professor, Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, Department of Bioengineering, University of Oregon
• Michael Kallos, Department Head and Professor, Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary
• Ian Tobias, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Guelph

For further information on this event or for registration related enquiries, please email trainingSCN@stemcellnetwork.ca.