Tutor: Dr Andrew Terhemen Tyowua

How to give a postdoc interview research presentation

Course cost: $29.99

Course duration: 1h: 17 min

Course description

Postdoc positions are incredible opportunities through which doctoral graduates gain additional research skills, expand their research horizon and develop into independent researchers and sometimes faculties. Postdoc positions are highly competitive because there are more doctoral graduates than available opportunities. Postdoc interviews are rigorous and the candidates are expected to give a presentation on their previous research and answer follow-up questions satisfactorily to be successful. Preparing to give a research presentation at a postdoc interview can be daunting. This course will take you through the nitty-gritty of preparing and giving a high-level research presentation; thus, increasing your chances of success and getting hired.

In this course you will learn skill-sets expected of doctoral graduates, the qualities principal investigators are looking for in prospective postdocs and how these qualities are inferred from the research presentation. The course begins with the Bloom's taxonomy, followed by the essence of a PhD training, the qualities principal investigators are looking for and ends with an exemplary research presentation of a successful postdoc candidate in chemical engineering. Candidates from different backgrounds can follow the presentation style for postdoc research presentations in their specific areas.

Course access: 21 days