Useful Materials

I believe that sharing information is useful to grow the field of science and to ensure all folks get an equal shot at achieving their dream jobs. I include below all of my job materials for when I was applying for faculty jobs. Anyone looking at these materials is encouraged to use them as a starting point or for inspiration.  If you have any questions about my materials or my own experience in the faculty job market, please feel free to reach out to me via email at ryanjamesoelkers[at]gmail.com. I also have a short slide deck on my experience in the faculty job market with some tips and encouragement for the process. I also have a short slide deck on my experience in the industry job market.

Job Packet:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement

4. Teaching Statement

5. Personal Statement

6. Letter of Application

Astronomy Job Market Talks:

1. Job Talk

2. Slide Deck for ZOOM 

Common Interview Questions

Industry Job Market Talks:

1. Tips for getting a Data Science Job

Career Pathways for Students LSST RCW Panels

I have had the privilege of chairing the breakout session on Career Pathways at the Rubin Community Workshop for the past two years. The panel asks experts from science, education, communication, and industry to describe their career and provide advise for students looking to follow in their footsteps. A list of Questions & Answers from each panel can be found below.

1. 2023 Panel

2. 2024 Panel Slides (Panel Video)