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Curriculum Vitae (CV) template

A CV is the science equivalent of a resume. If you are a student planning to hoping to join a research lab, apply to graduate school, or apply to jobs, you will need one. Formatting can be time-consuming, so feel free to use mine as a template.

Research Poster Template

The first time I had to make a research poster to present at a conference, I was shocked (and upset) by how much time I spent formatting it. Here is a poster that I made once. Feel free to start by deconstructing it, and replacing it with your data/text.

Lab finder template

When I did my postdoc search I may have gone way over the top... but it's a huge decision right!? Here is the excel spreadsheet I made during my search, which can also be used for finding a lab in general, or choosing a university.

Real PhD Interview Schedule

When applying to masters/PhD programs, you may be invited to an in-person interview... but what should you expect? To help you prepare, I've obtained an actual interview schedule from my alma mater PhD program (SUNY Buffalo).

Job/salary information from 47k+ people

My friend Christen used TikTok to collect job/salary information from more than 47,000 people! Explore this spreadsheet to better understand what types of jobs are available with various degrees, how much they pay, etc. Good luck and have fun!
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