From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course

The Research Training Centres at participating Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN) hospitals; Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Toronto Metropolitan University; and Schmidt AI in Science Program and Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto are thrilled to announce the second iteration of the Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course! This initiative aims to address the need for comprehensive support for postdocs as they embark on their journey toward applying and securing a research faculty position.

Our program will cover a range of professional development topics, each designed to provide a mix of didactic presentations that are open to all, as well as in-person interactive workshops which will include elements of peer support and constructive feedback. Everyone is welcome to register, but please note that registration for the interactive workshops will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited capacity; priority will be given to those who are currently in postdoc positions.

Open access presentations are as follows:

• VIRTUAL: Faculty Position Search Overview (November 5, 2025 @ 2-4 pm)

• VIRTUAL: Academic CVs and Cover Letters (November 27, 2025 @ 12-1:30 pm)

• VIRTUAL: Research Statements (January 22, 2026 @ 12-2 pm)

• VIRTUAL: Teaching Statements (February 18, 2026 @ 1-3 pm)

• VIRTUAL: Interviewing (March 2026)

• IN-PERSON: Chalk Talk (April 2026)

• VIRTUAL: Negotiating (May 2026)

• IN-PERSON: Networking Event (May 2026)

Registration for the course and the individual offerings is required.

For more information and to register, please see here.