Final Fall 2019 Physics Careers Seminar on Nov. 15 with Dr. Keith Cassidy

The Fall 2019 Physics Careers Seminar series concludes on November 15 next week with a presentation by alumnus Dr. Keith Cassidy from the University of Oxford:

Time: 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 (refreshments served at 10:30 a.m.)

Location: 204 Loomis Laboratory (Interaction Room)

Title: A Postdoc Abroad: Navigating life and academic markets outside the U.S.

Speaker: Dr. C. Keith Cassidy, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Oxford

Abstract: In this informal talk, I’ll discuss several reasons one might consider pursuing a postdoc after graduation and offer advice on planning and executing such a transition in general. I’ll speak in particular about my own experiences moving abroad post-PhD as well as in securing funding and integrating into a new research community. Finally, I’ll relate some practical things to keep in mind before and after a move overseas.

Bio: Keith Cassidy is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Structural Bioinformatics and Computational Biochemistry Unit at the University of Oxford. His work focuses on the use of computer simulations to investigate the structure and function of large biomolecular complexes, in particular, those responsible for sensory signal processing in bacterial chemotaxis. In December 2016, Keith received his PhD in Physics from UIUC under the guidance of Professor Klaus Schulten in the Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Group. Before moving to the U.K. in October 2018, he held a postdoctoral position with Professor Zan Luthey-Schulten in the Department of Chemistry at UIUC.

Keith may be available to meet with interested students on Friday, Nov. 15 next week, so if you're interested in meeting with him, please let me know and I'll try to set up a meeting.

You can see the rest of the Fall 2019 Physics Careers Seminar series here: http://physics.illinois.edu/calendar/careers/