portfolio-site/README.md

# [The Academic CV That Gets You Hired](https://github.com/HugoBlox/theme-academic-cv)

[![Screenshot](.github/preview.webp)](https://hugoblox.com/templates/academic-cv/start/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)

<h1 align="center">The Portfolio That Works While You Sleep</h1>

<p align="center">
  <strong>Your unfair advantage in academia.</strong><br/>
  Stop sending PDFs into the void. Build a living portfolio that boosts citations and lands offers.<br/>
  Trusted by 250,000+ researchers at <strong>MIT, Stanford, and Google</strong>.
</p>

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  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/templates/academic-cv/start?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme"><b>🚀 Launch Free (60s)</b></a>
  &nbsp;•&nbsp;
  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/templates/?open=academic-cv&loading=true&utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme">Live Demo</a>
  &nbsp;•&nbsp;
  <a href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=hugoblox.hugoblox-studio"><b>Visual Editor</b></a>
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<p align="center">
  <a href="https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb"><img src="https://img.shields.io/discord/722225264733716590?label=Join%20Discord&style=social" alt="Discord"></a>
  <a href="https://github.com/HugoBlox/theme-academic-cv"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/stars/HugoBlox/theme-academic-cv?label=Star%20Academic%20CV&style=social" alt="GitHub Stars"></a>
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## Why This Template?

Most CVs are static PDFs that get lost in the pile. This is an **intelligent portfolio** that works 24/7 to advance your career.

- **🔮 Future-Proof:** Your content lives in simple **Markdown**. No database to break, no lock-in.
- **🤖 AI-Ready:** Optimized for search engines and LLMs, so your work is found and cited.
- **⚡ Zero Maintenance:** Auto-import citations from BibTeX and focus on research.
- **✍️ Edit Visually:** Use **HugoBlox Studio** in VS Code — no coding needed. Full capabilities in Pro.

<p align="center">
  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/templates/academic-cv/start?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme">
    <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/⚡️%20Get%20Your%20CV%20in%2060s-ff4655?style=for-the-badge" 
    alt="Deploy this template" width="400">
  </a>
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![HugoBlox Studio in Action](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HugoBlox/hugo-blox-builder/main/.github/media/studio/slide-1.webp)
*HugoBlox Studio: Drag-and-drop page builder inside VS Code.*

> "My citations went up 3x after switching to this template. The citation auto-sync feature is a lifesaver."
> — **Dr. Zhang**, AI Research Scientist, Meta

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## Who This Is For

- Students and grads applying to top labs and industry roles
- Researchers who want a living, citable portfolio
- Faculty/PIs showcasing publications, talks, and group news

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## Features

| Feature | Benefit |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Markdown, Jupyter, RStudio** | Write in the tools you already use. |
| **Auto-Update Citations** | Drop in a BibTeX file; formatted lists generated automatically. |
| **Visual Editor** | Drag-and-drop blocks to build pages in minutes. |
| **Global CDN** | Blazing fast load times (100/100 Lighthouse scores). |
| **Privacy First** | You own your data. Host for free on GitHub Pages. |

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## Notebook → Posts and Slides

- Publish your actual `.ipynb` as beautiful long-form posts — code, outputs, and narrative kept intact.
- Slides in Markdown with Reveal.js: math, syntax highlight, diagrams, speaker notes.
- Coming soon: **Notebook → Slides (beta)**. Request early access in Discord.

Learn more: docs on [Notebooks](https://docs.hugoblox.com/reference/markdown/#-notebooks) and [Slides](https://docs.hugoblox.com/guides/slides/).

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## Why Go Pro (from $8/m)

- Enhanced HugoBlox Studio visual editor — save 10–20 hours setting up and polishing
- Premium CV & Resumé designs — make an unforgettable first impression
- Pro blocks, remove attribution, and priority support

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## Free vs Pro

| Feature | Academic CV (Free) | Academic CV Pro & Resumé Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Design | Professional & clean | Premium designs |
| Layouts | Standard sections | Advanced timelines & layouts |
| Courses/Lectures | Basic | Fully-Featured |
| First Impression | Strong | Unforgettable |
| Discord Support | Community | Priority |

<p align="center">
  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/pro?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme"><b>💎 Upgrade to Pro</b></a><br/>
  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/templates/academic-cv-pro/start?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme">✨ Deploy Academic CV Pro</a>
  &nbsp;•&nbsp;
  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/templates/resume-pro/start?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme">📄 Deploy Resumé Pro</a>
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## Get Started

### Option 1: No-Code (Fastest)
Launch a fully hosted site in your browser. No software to install.

👉 [**Launch in Browser (Free)**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/academic-cv/start?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)

### Option 2: Studio (Visual Editor)
1) Install [HugoBlox Studio](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=hugoblox.hugoblox-studio) for VS Code  
2) Open this project and edit visually

### Option 3: CLI (Developers)
1) Install [Hugo](https://docs.hugoblox.com/start/cli/)
2) Create your site with the CLI:

```bash
npx hugoblox create site --template academic-cv
```

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## FAQ

- Do I need to know Hugo? No — you can edit visually or write Markdown.
- Can I host for free? Yes — GitHub Pages/Netlify are supported.
- Can I export/migrate later? Yes — your site is just files.
- Can I cancel Pro anytime? Yes.

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## Community & Support

- 💬 [**Discord Community**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb)
- 📚 [**Documentation**](https://docs.hugoblox.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
- 🐦 [**Follow on X**](https://x.com/BuildLore)
- ⭐ [**Star on GitHub**](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-blox-builder)

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