Academic & Research Resume — Classic Template
Academic CVs follow conventions very different from industry formats. Publications, conference presentations, grants, teaching experience, and research methods are the primary currency — not corporate job titles or commercial metrics. The Classic layout is the most universally accepted resume format — a clean single-column design that every ATS can parse without errors. Its experience-first structure puts your career history front and centre, which suits most professional roles.
Why the Classic layout works for academic & research roles
Fully ATS-compatible. Passes all major applicant tracking systems including Workday, Greenhouse, Taleo, and Lever.
Key skills to include on your academic & research resume
ATS systems scan for these keywords. Make sure the ones that match your experience appear in your resume.
Writing tips for academic & research resumes
- 1List publications first — use APA or your field's standard citation format.
- 2Include grant amounts: "Secured $280K NIH R01 grant to fund longitudinal study."
- 3Show teaching load and supervision: courses taught, students supervised, dissertations chaired.
Common job titles this template targets
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