Job talks for faculty positions (also relevant for postdocs) are some of the most important moments in our academic lives. Here are some pointers, from decades of experience on search committees (in biology)...hope you find it useful.
Assistant professor, associate professor, full professor - it doesn't matter; the rules are the same. There may be differences from country to country, but the basic strategy will be the same.

0:00 Intro
0:26 This is not (just) a research seminar!
0:59 Invest energy and stay on time (assume here 30 min)
1:35 How to start (2-3 min)
3:04 Content slides (20 min)
4:09 Lose them for a moment (30 s)
5:34 Conclusion (1-2 min)
5:55 Don't forget the all-important outlook! (5 min)
6:12 What is your contribution to the place?
7:20 Name collaborators as examples
9:00 Fin

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