For a Hydrodynamics Professor, pick a clean, professional template with a reverse-chronological layout. This layout highlights recent research, teaching, and publications first, and it reads well to hiring committees and ATS systems.
Keep length tight. Use one page if you have under 10 years of relevant experience. Use two pages only if you list many peer-reviewed papers, grants, and major projects.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for headers. Keep margins at least 0.5 inch and leave space between sections so readers can scan quickly.
Use clear section headings such as Education, Research Experience, Teaching Experience, Publications, Grants, and Skills. Use bullets for achievements and start each bullet with an active verb.
Avoid complex columns, images, or embedded charts that break ATS parsing. Skip unusual fonts or heavy color. Keep formatting simple so both people and systems can read your document.
Watch these common mistakes: cramming too much on one page, inconsistent spacing, and random icons or images. Also avoid vague phrasing like "responsible for" or long paragraphs that hide your results.
Use consistent date formatting and list affiliations with role, institution, and dates. Quantify impact when you can, for example enrollments, citation counts, grant amounts, or model performance metrics. That helps committees see your influence at a glance.