Rutgers OPA
Weekly Newsletter | November 1, 2017
Things you should know...
Dear Rutgers Postdoc community,
This newsletter includes upcoming events and general announcements. Scroll down for more information.
Check also our website for a collection of previous OPA weekly newsletter.
Drop-in Coffee Hour | Tomorrow!
If you are a postdoc interested in learning more about how to make the most of your time at Rutgers, prepare for life after Rutgers, or just want to share some coffee or tea in a safe space, come by and visit.
Location:
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Nelson Biology Laboratories, Room D354.
Registration is not required.
Friday, Nov 3, 2017, 02:00 PM
604 Allison Road, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
Rutgers OPA Workshops
Teaching Portfolio | Registration Deadline: TOMORROW, November 3
The Teaching Portfolio is best thought of as a documented statement of a faculty member's teaching responsibilities, philosophy, goals and accomplishments as a teacher. It is a flexible document, and can be used in a number of ways, depending upon the needs and interests of the faculty member. It can be an extensive collection of information, or something much more compact and limited. The essential structure and elements to be included will be presented.
Date: Monday, November 13, 2017
Time: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Busch Student Center Room 116ABC
Sponsor: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, INSPIRE Postdoctoral Program at RWJMS, and the Office of the Dean at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dean Sherine Gabriel.
Workshop presented by: Monica A. Devanas, Director of Faculty Development & Assessment Programs from Center for Teaching Advancement & Assessment Research (CTAAR)
Light refreshments will be provided. Please register by November 3.
Monday, Nov 13, 2017, 02:00 PM
Busch Campus Center, Bartholomew Road, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
Rutgers iJOBS Events
iJOBS Workshop: Medical Affairs Simulation
Medical Affairs is a growing area in pharmaceutical companies appropriate for PhDs. Learn the specific roles of Medical Science Liaison, Medical Information, Health Economics Outcomes Research, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy from Paul Weber, PharmD. and participate in a simulation Medical Affairs case study for hands-on experience.
iJOBS offers transportation. Registration is required.
For registration, visit iJOBS calendar events page.
Location:
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
679 Hoes Lane West
CABM 010
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Monday, Nov 20, 2017, 04:30 PM
679 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
iJOBS Site Visit: Ferring Pharmaceutical
Meet PhD level employees at Ferring Pharmaceuticals which uses peptide-based drugs and biotechnology-derived medicine to improve healthcare. Tour their new U.S. Operations Center which includes a state-of-the-art manufacturing suite and next-generation product development laboratories
Rutgers iJOBS Site Visit Overview
What should I expect from a site visit?
You can expect to learn more about the organization, recruitment process and any internship, volunteer and full time opportunities. Also, you will experience the company culture and network with HR personnel, staff members, and/or alumni working at the organization.
To make the most of your visit, we encourage you to:
- Research the company (website, recent news) and industry trends. Also search for any recent news about the organization and know about its products and services. Prepare a list of questions and bring a pen and paper to take notes, which will help with any follow up.
- Identify possible career opportunities through their website and through career services
- Prepare questions (culture of the organization, product and services, etc.)
- Act professionally; Although a site visit is not an interview, your contribution on the day can lead to an ongoing relationship with the organization. Also, as a representative of Rutgers University, you make a positive impression by showing an interest in the day’s activities and asking well-researched questions.
What is the dress code for visit?
Unless indicated by the particular visit, we encourage you to dress in business casual
(Men: Khakis or slacks, collared shirts, ties may be optional, casual shoes but not sneakers or sandals; Women: Skirts, dresses or khakis/slacks with blouses or sweaters, high heels or flats but no sneakers or sandals)
What is the site visit cancellation policy?
We ask for 72 HOURS ADVANCED NOTICE if you need to cancel. Names of students on the RSVP list are provided to employers in advance for security and capacity reasons. If you do not show up to the site visit you will be contacted to come in and speak with a member of the iJOBS Program to explain your absence. As an ambassador of Rutgers University, you negatively impact not only your own reputation but also the University’s relationship with an employer. You also take the space of a student on the wait list. We appreciate your support in the success of site visits by adhering to our policy.
iJOBS offers transportation. Limited spaces are available. Registration is required.
For registration, visit iJOBS calendar events page.
Thursday, Nov 30, 2017, 02:30 PM
100 Interpace Pkwy, Parsippany, NJ, United States
How to Navigate What Can You Be with A PhD 2017 Conference, November 4-5
For those of you attending the "What Can You be with a PhD Conference" during this weekend in NYC, here is the webinar with tips on how to prepare for the event, decide which panels to attend during concurrent sessions, introduce yourself to speakers, and turn advice gained at WCUB into action.
And if you are not going to this year's WCBP conference, these tips are also valuable and applicable to any conference, meeting, job fair, or networking event that you go to.
Regular OPA Events
Welcome & Information Session
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs offers Welcome and Information Sessions to help orient new and current postdocs. If you are a postdoc who is new to Rutgers, or just curious about the resources that are available to you, we strongly encourage you to register for an upcoming one-hour session.
Next session will be on November 29th. Please register as space is limited.
Time: 9–10 a.m. or 11 a.m.–noon
Where: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs with Dr. Itzamarie Chevere-Torres located at Busch Campus, Nelson Biology Laboratories, Room D354. Registration is required.
For more information about sessions at Newark, contact Dr. Doreen Badheka badhekdk@gsbs.rutgers.edu on Newark Campus: Medical Science Building, Room H645.
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017, 09:00 AM
604 Allison Road, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
Individual Career Advising Sessions
If you're a postdoc looking for perspective on how to navigate your career path or career transition, contact Itzamarie Chevere-Torres to schedule an appointment.
For Newark postdocs, contact Doreen Badheka to schedule an appointment. Individual career counseling sessions for Newark postdocs will be at the Medical Science Building, Room H645.
Fellowship Advising Sessions
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ben Arenger, Senior Fellowship Adviser, to learn about grants and fellowships to support your postdoctoral training at Rutgers.
Ben is available every Tuesday at our office by appointment only.
Would you like to be our featured postdoc of the month?
Rutgers is proud to be home to a vibrant and growing community of over 600 postdocs! Would you like to highlight your research or your career goals on our website?
Contact us opa@oq.rutgers.edu
Is your faculty mentor exceptional?
Do you have a faculty mentor who has made a real difference in your life? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us opa@oq.rutgers.edu
Implementation of ORCiD Universitywide
Rutgers is implementing ORCiD universitywide to build an integrated and trusted research environment, and to provide greater visibility and recognition for the quality research of faculty and students. An ORCiD ID helps uniquely identify individuals within the global research landscape, and ensures that their scholarly work is properly attributed and recognized. ORCiD IDs are increasingly used by funding agencies, publishers and other organizations to connect researchers to workflow. All Rutgers faculty are encouraged to connect. Read more
Early Career Scientist Leadership Program | Application Deadline: November 30
Students, postdocs, and other early career scientists (ECS) are the future of the Genetics Society of America (GSA) community. To strengthen their voice in the Society, the GSA has developed an ECS leadership and professional development program. This program provides rich opportunities for early career scientists to develop skills, gain leadership experience, network, and produce concrete deliverables that demonstrate their abilities.
Application deadline: November 30, 2017
WHO: The program is designed for grad student and postdoc members of the GSA looking for leadership and professional development opportunities.
WHAT: You will work closely with other ECS members, as well as experienced mentors, to explore issues and themes related to advancement of early career members. Each subcommittee proposes, develops, and implements programming that addresses unmet needs in our community.
WHERE: Anywhere in the world. The program is conducted remotely via phone, internet, and e-mail. Participants in some locations in North America may also have opportunities to take part in-person at GSA Conferences and Career Development Symposia.
WHEN: Appointments are typically for two years, and the next cohort will be appointed in January 2018. Applications are due November 30, 2017.
WHY:
Contribute to the advancement of early career scientists and the scientific enterprise.
Receive training and mentoring from GSA staff, GSA board members, other academic faculty, and leaders from the non-academic workforce.
Collaborate with PhD geneticists working in diverse sectors and industries.
Produce deliverables that show the fruits of your hard work (important for a job search), such as blog posts, infographics, program documents, lists and resources, social media campaigns, e-mail newsletters, surveys, and more.
Develop and demonstrate your professional skills, including: writing and editing, writing for nonscientists, communication, mentoring, seeking advice from advisors and mentors, demonstrating workplace etiquette, complying with rules and regulations, upholding commitments and meeting deadlines, maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, contributing to your discipline, planning and organizing projects, time management, delegating responsibilities, leading and motivating others, serving as a role model, careful recordkeeping, demonstrating responsible authorship and publication practices, and maintaining a professional network.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please use the linked form. Are you a current member? Check your membership status here. Questions? E-mail SHall@genetics-gsa.org
New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research Fiscal Year 2018 Grant Announcement
The New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research will make available up to $3.1 Million in new grant funding for Fiscal Year 2018.
Four grant categories will be offered to include Individual Research Grants, Fellowship Grants, Exploratory Research Grants, and Spinal Cord Techniques Training Travel Grants.
No letters of intent are requested. Grant applications are now available on the SAGE system. Grant applications are due into SAGE by 3:00PM on December 11, 2017.
Research Program Guidelines and Notices of Fund Availability can be found on the Commission’s website at: http://www.state.nj.us/health/spinalcord/
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Commission’s office via email or telephone.
Thank you and best wishes in your research endeavors.
Christine Traynor
Administrator
NRMN Proposal Preparation Program | Deadline: November 6
The NRMN Proposal Preparation Program (NRMN-P3) is one of four intensive grant writing training programs that is committed to delivering relevant and thorough coaching on the grant writing and submission processes to scientists from all backgrounds, with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of individuals from currently underrepresented backgrounds successfully obtaining NIH grants.
Overview:
In today’s highly competitive funding climate, the importance of strong proposal writing skills cannot be overstated. Investigators must assume that their great research ideas will be competing against a wealth of other great ideas; the proposals that ‘rise above’ are those that spark an exceptionally high level of enthusiasm in reviewers by presenting compelling arguments for not only the research’s methodologic rigor, but also the project’s anticipated impact on the field, significance for various stakeholders (patients, researchers, clinicians, investigators in different but related fields), degree of innovation, and alignment with the funding agency’s priority areas. All of these proposal features are addressed during coaching sessions within the NRMN-P3 program.
For more information and application visit the website.
Reading Material
Preparing for a Faculty Career at a Predominantly Undergrad Institution: Insights from Mary Konkle
*Article published on The Postdocket
You have to love working one-on-one with students and be comfortable wearing multiple hats—teacher, researcher, mentor—simultaneously to succeed at a predominantly undergraduate institution (PUI). Mary Konkle, PhD, loves the accomplishment she feels working at one. Konkle is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at Ball State University, having moved recently from her tenured job at Eastern Illinois University (EIU, 2010-Spring 2017). She transitioned from a research-intensive university (Vanderbilt, where she received her PhD in chemistry in 2008) to a PUI (Trinity University) as a postdoctoral scholar. She shares some insights from her experience. Read more.