Academic Talk Series: Overseas Opportunities USA (online only)

Overseas Opportunities-

“From Candidate to Colleague: Insights into Faculty Hiring in USA”- Dr Tze Ning Hiew, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, USA

In the competitive landscape of academic careers, the transition from a research-based position to a tenure-track faculty position represents a critical juncture that demands strategic preparation and a comprehensive understanding of the academic hiring process. This talk will provide aspiring junior faculty members with practical insights and strategies to successfully navigate the competitive academic job market across disciplines. Key focus areas will include:

• Crafting a compelling application package

• Strategically positioning research interests to align with departmental needs and institutional missions

• Mastering the academic interview process, from campus visits to job talks and one-on-one meetings

Through interactive discussions, this presentation aims to provide a blend of practical advice, insider perspectives, and actionable strategies to transform postdoctoral training into a successful academic career launch.

Dr. Tze Ning Hiew is an assistant professor at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. She received her Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) and Ph.D. degrees from the National University of Singapore. Following her doctoral studies, she completed her postdoctoral training at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy. Research in her group focuses on using innovative formulation and processing strategies to address the challenges of modern-day oral drug delivery. Her research has thus far received funding support from the US National Science Foundation, PhRMA Foundation, Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Tze Ning has been honored with several awards, including the IPEC Foundation Patrick DeLuca Emerging Researcher Award (2020), the PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grant in Drug Delivery (2024), the National Science Foundation EPSCoR Research Fellowship (2024) and the Ebert Prize for best manuscript in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2025). She also serves on the editorial boards of AAPS PharmSciTech and the International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

Organised and hosted by Mousumi Shyam

Online-event; March 7th, 2025; 18.00-19.00 pm

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