April 25, 2025

Are you pondering your future career path in academia? Wondering if pursuing a postdoc or faculty position is the right choice for you, especially given the current uncertainties around academic funding? If so, we are inviting you to a panel discussion, hosted by fellow ECE graduate students. The event, titled “Academic Job Preparation Panel,” aims to provide graduate students with the essential knowledge to prepare for the academic job market. We will have four faculty members from ECE with varying backgrounds and experiences to share their firsthand insights on pursuing faculty careers. 

The details of the panel are as follows:

  • Date and Time: May 12th, 10 am to 11 am
  • Location: EE Building Room 269
  • RSVP: https://forms.gle/BUQENQjV1uHYyHx66
  • Panelists: 
    • Prof. Eric Klavins (Professor, Department Chair), 
    • Prof. Mahmood Hameed (Assistant Teaching Professor), 
    • Prof. Matt Reynolds (Associate Professor with industry background), 
    • Prof. Yiyue Luo (Assistant Professor)
  • Food: Lunch will be provided after the event
  • Topics to be covered: Is an academic position a good fit for students? What are the expectations for students seeking faculty positions? How should students prepare for application cycles? Is a postdoc necessary? How should students prepare given the funding uncertainties for scientific institutions like NSF/NIH? What are reviewers looking for from candidates’ applications? And more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and guidance as you navigate your career in academia. We look forward to seeing you at the panel!

Warm regards,

ECE Future Faculty Preparation Program (F2P2)