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A group of people sit in a modern lounge, listening to a panel of three speakers in front of a large blackboard. Some take notes, while others listen attentively. Large windows let in natural light.

The CITA mentorship committee is once again hosting a Job App Hackathon! The CITA Job App Hackathon is an opportunity to prepare job application materials and get feedback from peers and mentors, including several CITA, Dunlap, and Physics faculty. In addition to co-writing sessions in the morning and afternoon, attendees will be able to sign-up for short one-on-one meetings with faculty.

In addition to co-writing sessions and 1-on-1 meetings, we will have a special seminar and panel discussion with Prof. Rebecca Neel (University of Toronto, Department of Psychology) from 9:00am-11:30am on Tuesday, Oct 7.

When and Where?

This year’s event will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 7-8, 2025 on the 13th floor of McLennan Physics Labs from 9:00am to 5:00pm both days (stay for as much or as little as you like).

Our full schedule is:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

09:00 – 10:00 Special Seminar with Prof. Rebecca Neel (UofT Dept. of Psychology)
10:15 – 11:30 Panel Discussion with Rebecca Neel, Milan Ilnyckyj and Reed Essick
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch at MP1422
12:30 – 17:00 co-writing session and 1-on-1 meetings

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

09:00 – 10:30 co-writing session and 1-on-1 meetings
10:30 – 11:00 How to Start a Teaching Philosophy Statement with Prof Gwen Eadie
11:00 – 12:00 co-writing session and 1-on-1 meetings
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch at MP1422
13:00 – 14:00 co-writing session and 1-on-1 meetings
14:00 – 15:00 DADDAA colloquium
15:00 – 17:00 co-writing session and 1-on-1 meetings

Please register!

If you would like to attend, please register using the following .

Registration is free. The event is intended for postdocs and grad students who are applying for new positions, but everyone is welcome to attend!

Event Details

Tuesday and Wednesday October 7-8, 2025

13th floor of McLennan Physics Labs from 9:00am to 5:00pm

]]> Job App Hackathon 2024 /job-app-hackathon-2024/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:39:27 +0000 /?p=13702
A group of people sit at tables in a classroom, facing a presenter who stands near a projector screen displaying a video call. Laptops and notebooks are on the tables. Sunlight streams through large windows.

The CITA mentorship committee is once again hosting a Job App Hackathon! The CITA Job App Hackathon is an opportunity to prepare job application materials and get feedback from peers and mentors, including several CITA, Dunlap, and Physics faculty. In addition to co-writing sessions in the morning and afternoon, attendees will be able to sign-up for short one-on-one meetings with faculty.

When and Where?

This year’s event will take place on Mon 30 Sept 2024 on the 13th floor of McLennan Phys Labs from ~9:30am – 4:30pm (stay for as much or as little as you like).

Please register!

If you would like to attend, please register using the following .
Registration is free. The event is intended for postdocs and grad students who are applying for new positions, but everyone is welcome to attend!

Schedule:

  • 09:30 – 09:45 welcome
  • 09:45 – 10:00 introduction to the application process
  • 10:00 – 12:00 co-writing session
  • 12:00 – 14:00 lunch
  • 14:00 – 16:00 co-writing session discussion
  • 16:00 – 16:15 closing remarks

Event Details

September 30, 2024, 9:30am – 4:30pm

13th floor of McLennan Phys Labs

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