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Academic & Research Resume — Modern 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 Modern layout blends clean sans-serif typography with thoughtful section spacing, striking the right balance between contemporary feel and professional restraint. It works across a wide range of industries without feeling generic.
Why the Modern layout works for academic & research roles
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Fully ATS-compatible. Single-column format parses cleanly across all systems.
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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