Future Faculty Workshop in Soft Matter/Biomaterials at U. of Delaware

This workshop will provide mentorship to senior graduate students and postdoctoral fellows aspiring to become independent academic researchers in the broad areas of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and Polymer Science, with a focus on soft materials and biomaterials. Eminent professors and workshop alums will cover topics such as the faculty application process, interviewing, proposal writing, networking, choosing research directions, research management, and publication/presentation skills.

The workshop will include numerous discussions, breakout sessions, and active-learning scenarios, and a mentee/mentor ratio of ~3:1 will be maintained to encourage personalized mentoring. Applications from minorities, women, and other groups underrepresented in science and engineering are especially encouraged. Applications should be emailed by May 31, 2018 to Future Faculty Workshop 2018 (FFW.UD.2018@gmail.com). An application should consist of a single PDF file with a CV, short personal statement (including research interests and career goals), and the names of faculty references (telephone and email address). Applicants should arrange for one or more faculty members to send a short reference letter by email to FFW.UD.2018@gmail.com by May 31, 2018. The workshop attendance will be limited to ~40 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Reasonable travel and lodging costs will be covered. All workshop meals will be provided.