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Academic & Research Resume — Minimal 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 Minimal layout strips everything back to content — no decorative elements, generous whitespace, and quiet typography that lets the quality of your writing do the work. It signals taste and confidence.
Why the Minimal layout works for academic & research roles
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Fully ATS-compatible. Clean single-column structure, no tables or multi-column divs.
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.
Research MethodologyStatistical AnalysisRSPSSMATLABLaTeXGrant WritingPeer ReviewLiterature ReviewIRBData CollectionPublishing
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
Research ScientistPostdoctoral ResearcherAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorResearch AssistantLab ManagerResearch CoordinatorLecturer
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