8th Annual Postdoctoral Association Research Symposium, July 21-22
May. 29, 2020—The Oak Ridge Postdoctoral Association cordially invites you to our 8th Annual Postdoctoral Association Research Symposium, which will be hosted in an entirely virtual format. If you could please share the following details with your postdoctoral society, we look forward to your participation in our event! Event Details What: 8th Annual Postdoctoral Association Research...
AAAS Office of Government Relations Mini-CASE Webinar: S&T Policy During COVID-19
May. 27, 2020—Title: Mini-CASE Webinar: S&T Policy During COVID-19 Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 1 – 3 PM Where: Zoom Webinar Registration Link: https://american-association-for-the-advancement-of- science.ticketbud.com/mini-case-webinar-s-t-policy-during-covid-19 Description: This 2-hour webinar is designed for college and graduate students in STEM fields who have an interest in science policy. Based on AAAS’ popular Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE)...
Clear, Empathic Communication in a Pandemic & Always (A Two-Part Series)
May. 19, 2020—We’re in this together: The power of connecting to care in a crisis Join the Alda Center and the Arnold P. Gold Foundation for a two-part webinar series, “Clear, Empathic Communication in a Pandemic & Always,” on May 27 and June 3. The world needs science, and effective health communication, more than it has during any time...
Job Opportunity: Program and Operations Coordinator, National Science Policy Network, Remote
May. 18, 2020—Program and Operations Coordinator Title: Program and Operations Coordinator FLSA Status: Full-time, exempt Location: Remote (Home office setup recommended) Position: Seeking a highly independent, organized, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to lead the day-to-day operations and program coordination for a young and quickly growing nonprofit organization that serves...
Online Dissertation Writer’s Retreat, June 1-5
May. 8, 2020—Online Dissertation Writers’ Retreat June 1-5, 2020 Sponsored by the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Science Dean’s Office The Writing Studio will host an online dissertation writers’ retreat, which will provide dissertating students with a community of support and opportunities for goal setting and skill building alongside loosely structured time to work...
2019-2020 North American Faculty Job Market Survey
May. 6, 2020—We hope you consider participating in this important survey about the faculty job market. https://und.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nIisIlMqqrYlTL Last year a group of former and current postdocs launched a collaborative study to bring transparency to the overall stressful and opaque process that is the faculty job market. You can find our previous work as an open access preprint,...
Becoming a Resilient Scientist – Sharon Milgram, May 12
May. 6, 2020—Sharon Milgram, Director of Intramural Education and Training at the NIH was to be the keynote speaker at the Basic Sciences Mental Health and Wellness Summit in March. Although the Summit was cancelled due to the coronavirus, we have arranged for Sharon to give her presentation to students and postdocs remotely on Tuesday, May 12th at 2...
Re-Post from Cutting Edge – Deciding When to Submit an NRSA Fellowship
May. 6, 2020—What the F? Deciding When to Submit an NRSA Fellowship.
IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowships for Fall 2020
May. 5, 2020—Kansas University is accepting applications for the KU IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowships for Fall 2020. The NIH will fund fellows for 3 years of mentored research in a KU faculty lab. The program includes 2 semesters of mentored teaching experience at Haskell. The program is designed for postdocs who are interested in gaining research and teaching experience...
Applying for AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Virtual Roundtable Discussion
May. 5, 2020—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Have you thought about applying for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program? Join us for this informative virtual roundtable discussion with Amrita Banerjee, and Meagan Postema, who have all been through the process of applying and interviewing for this prestigious program. Moderated by Jacob Ruden (incoming VSPG...
Careers in User Experience Zoom panel
May. 4, 2020—Join the Graduate School as they host: Career Chat: Careers in User Experience Wed., May 6, 2:00 – 3:00 pm (Central time) Register: https://calendly.com/ruth-schemmer/career-chat-careers-in-user-experience (Zoom info will be sent with registration confirmation) Have you wondered exactly what User Experience is? Would you like to know more about careers in this arena? Our panel of alumni...
New MedComm webinars starting May 6!
May. 1, 2020—If you have an interest in medical education, medical and healthcare communications and medical publishing activities within the pharmaceutical industry, this organization might be of interest to you. You can visit their website at http://www.medcommsnetworking.com/ and subscribe to their weekly e-newsletter. They are offering series of free webinars on related topics, starting next week on...
NIGMS webinar series next week, including Careers in Biotech
Apr. 30, 2020—Attend the New Webinar Series for the NIGMS Training Community We’re pleased to announce a new webinar series for students, postdocs, and faculty. Each hour-long webinar will include a 10- to 15-minute presentation by the speaker followed by a moderated question and answer session. Our hope is that these webinars will enhance our trainees’ ongoing...
Short-term Congressional Digital Service Fellowship
Apr. 30, 2020—The Congressional Digital Service Fellowship The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Congress into a remote and virtual institution literally overnight. Capitol Hill was not prepared for this moment and is now confronting a number of urgent digital challenges. We are looking to immediately recruit a small collaborative tech team for an eight month fellowship to help...
Job Opportunity: Network Weaver, SciComm Trainers Network
Apr. 29, 2020—For more information https://www.sctn.online/job-announcement/ The Opportunity The SciComm Trainers Network (SCTN) is a newly formed national network of individuals and groups committed to advancing science communication training. We’re seeking our first staff person, a half-time Network Weaver, to help us cultivate our community, professionalize our field, and grow participation to broaden our diversity and inclusion. The...
Finding example F30, F31, and F32 NIH NRSA applications
Apr. 28, 2020—Grad students and postdocs who are in the midst of writing fellowship applications, and especially F30 or F31 or F32 NIH NRSA applications, usually find it helpful to see examples of successful fellowship proposals. Reading funded proposals provides insight into how the scientific proposal is structured, and the expected quality of the essays and training...
NIH Career Symposium-At Home Edition is Friday May 8
Apr. 28, 2020—The NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education is hosting their 13th Annual NIH Career Symposium next week Friday. This year’s will be virtual and open to PhD students and postdocs across the country. ONLINE May 08, 2020 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (7:00-3:00 Central Time) LIVE in the afternoon on May 8 (times To...
Become a Summer Virtual Undergrad Mentor
Apr. 27, 2020—Expand your skill set in digital learning and science communication by becoming a summer virtual undergraduate mentor! Mentor undergraduate students completing a virtual summer research experience. Mentors will help support a virtual summer program broadly addressing cardiovascular research and health. A major role will be working with a small group, 2-5, students who will develop...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: A Fair Look-How to Review a Paper
Apr. 24, 2020—Thursday, March 3, 2022 11:00 am Light Hall 214 Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Reviewing scientific manuscripts is an important skill to develop during your training, is a critical service to the scientific community that...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: The Next Step- Applying for a Postdoc or Your Post-Grad Job
Apr. 24, 2020—Thursday, October 7, 2021 11am Light Hall 419 BCD Thursday, April 7, 2022 11am Virtual (register to join virtually) Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D, Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) to discuss how to begin preparing for your next position. When should you apply? ...