Rutgers OPA
Weekly Newsletter | December 7, 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.
Rutgers Postdoctoral Association Events
PDA Luncheon |Friday, December 8
Dear Postdoc Community,
Next PDA luncheon will be held tomorrow, Friday, December 8 at noon at Nelson Labs (D-302).
We will discuss organizational duties for the upcoming Postdoc Spring Research Symposium, which will be held April 13, 2018. It's an excellent opportunity to work together with your fellow postdocs, show your leadership skills, and create an event useful for all of us postdocs. It's OK if this will be your fist time coming to a PDA meeting: we'd love to meet you.
Detailed agenda will be made available before the meeting. We’d love to have more volunteers! Come and participate in organizing a fun and useful career event for all Rutgers postdocs!
Light Lunch will be provided.
Csanad Gurdon,
President, Rutgers PDA
Rutgers iJOBS Events
iJOBS Site Visit: Stryker | Only 3 spots available
Three SPOTS LEFT but also sign up for wait list since your chances are good at getting in!
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies that offers a diverse array of innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine to improve patient and hospital outcomes. Meet PhD level employees who did not necessarily study devices or engineering during graduate school to learn how they moved into different roles at Stryker and tour their facility.
Location:
Stryker
325 Corporate Drive
Mahwah, NJ
iJOBS offers transportation. Limited spaces are available. Registration is required.
For registration, visit iJOBS calendar events page.
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.
Monday, Dec 11, 2017, 09:00 AM
325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, United States
Career Development Events & Opportunities at Newark
Alumnus story: A career in drug safety at Pfizer
On behalf of Dr. Doreen Badheka:
Invited speaker: Erika Cortizo, MS, MBA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikacortizo/)
Erika has extensive experience working in various branches of drug safety at Pfizer. She will share her current work experience and how the MS and MBA degrees helped her plan her future.
Location:
Room C686, Medical Science Building, MSB, Newark, NJ
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017, 06:00 PM
185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ, United States
Apply Now - Four Spots Available| OASIS Leadership & Professional Development Program | Applications Due: TOMORROW! December 8
*On behalf of Beth Tracy, Senior Director for Faculty Development:
Want to Be More Effective LEADING & COLLABORATING?
Need a Fresh Strategy to Get Your WRITING & RESEARCH Done?
Want to Increase Your CONNECTIONS to ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES?
We invite academic women from all Rutgers campuses and all disciplines to participate. OASIS accelerates career development and advancement through a combination of interactive workshops, peer mentoring, and individual coaching.
Four spots are available for female postdoctoral researchers in Newark.
Applications are due December 8th, 2017 for the spring 2018 program.
Location: Rutgers-Newark Campus
For more information and to apply see attached flyer at the end of this newsletter, and visit http://academicaffairs.rutgers.edu/oasis-leadership-professional-development
Beth Tracy
Senior Director for Faculty Development
Other Events
BIG 10 Academic Alliance | Professional Development Webinar: Processing Negative Feedback
Dear Rutgers Postdoc Community,
You are invited to participate in the Professional Development Webinar Series of the Big 10 Academic Alliance Professorial Advancement Initiative (PAI) Program.
The next webinar, “Processing Negative Feedback” will take place on Thursday, December 14 at 11:30am CT/12:30pm ET. You may sign in as a guest.
Webinar Link: https://btaa.adobeconnect.com/pai/
Volunteers Needed! | Shore Bowl 2018
*On behalf of Maeve Rose Eason Hubbard
Hi everyone,
We’re looking for volunteers to help run Shore Bowl 2018 – a fun quiz-style competition for high school students in NJ and PA sponsored by Rutgers University. Shore Bowl focuses on ocean science and other ocean-related topics, such as history, navigation and technology. Our aim is to encourage the next generation of ocean scientists, educators, policy-makers and stewards.
Volunteers perform a range of essential roles, such as moderator, timekeeper and scorekeeper. You don’t need any prior knowledge of competition topics to volunteer, just some time and enthusiasm!
Shore Bowl 2018 will be held on Saturday, February 3rd from 7am-6pm on Cook Campus. To register as a volunteer or for more information, just follow this link to our website or send an email to hubbard@marine.rutgers.edu. We don't really have a deadline but registration ASAP would be helpful for planning purposes.
Hope to see you there!
Maeve
Postdoc to PUI Professor Workshop
6th Postdoc to PUI Professor (P3) workshop
Summary: If you are a postdoctoral fellow or senior graduate student interested in a faculty position in the chemical sciences at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI), this workshop can help you prepare for a rewarding career. Free registration, housing and all on-site meals will be provided.
When: April 20-21, 2018
Where: University of San Diego; San Diego, CA
For more information, click here.
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.
Friday, Dec 22, 2017, 09:00 AM
604 Allison Road, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
Drop-in Coffee Hour
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, Jan 12, 2018, 02:00 PM
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 for Postdocs
Do you want additional feedback or guidance on your grant or fellowship proposal? Do you want to learn about grants and fellowships to support your postdoctoral training at Rutgers?
Schedule an appointment with Ben Arenger, Senior Fellowship Adviser, for an individual fellowship advising session.
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
NIH Reissues NRSA Training Grant (Parent T32)
NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K22) - Clinical Trial Not Allowed
The NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity is designed to enhance the participation of highly trained early career investigators from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience research. This opportunity provides individuals from diverse backgrounds with strong training in neuroscience with the resources and tools that will help facilitate a transition to a stable and productive independent research position. Individuals from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in neuroscience research are eligible for support under this award if they have doctoral research degrees (Ph.D., Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent) and between 2 and 5 years of postdoctoral prior research training at the time of application.
The primary objectives of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) are to: (1) assist talented scientists from underrepresented groups to transition from postdoctoral training to a secure, independent research position and (2) enhance the conditions that promote establishing a strong and innovative independent program of research.
NIH K99/R00 Clinical Trial and Non-Clinical Trials Applications Open January 12, 2018
The NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00) applications open January 12, 2018. The K99/R00 program is designed to facilitate the transition of postdoctoral researchers from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent positions. There is an updated announcement for those that include clinical trials and those that don’t, but otherwise it remains similar to previous versions.
2018 Blavatnik Regional Postdoctoral Competition | Deadline: January 9, 2018
*On Behalf of Dr. Barbara Lee, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs:
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists honor exceptional young scientists and engineers by celebrating their extraordinary achievements, recognizing their inspiring promise, and accelerating their innovations through unrestricted funding.
The Blavatnik Regional Awards acknowledge and celebrate the excellence of outstanding postdoctoral scientists from institutions in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Nominations are accepted from research universities, independent research institutions, academic medical centers, and government laboratories in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Members of the regional Jury, who will evaluate the nominations and select the postdoctoral winners and finalists, are distinguished scientists and engineers from various institutions in the Northeast.
The honorees of the Blavatnik Regional Awards are celebrated each year with a ceremony during the New York Academy of Sciences Annual Gala in New York City.
Attached to this newsletter are the guidelines for nominations for the regional postdoctoral competition of the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists. Rutgers has been invited to nominate up to fifteen of our most promising postdoctoral scientists and engineers currently conducting research within one of these disciplinary categories in the life sciences, physical sciences & engineering and chemistry.
Winners will be awarded $30,000 each in unrestricted funds, and finalists will be awarded $10,000 each in unrestricted funds. Please forward this call for nominations to the appropriate department chairs and directors in your units.
Candidates must submit a research summary (no more than 1,000 words), curriculum vitae (4-page maximum), and a letter of nomination no later than January 9, 2018, to Dr. Angela Mullis (amullis@oq.rutgers.edu/848-932-8068) of my office who will be coordinating the process. The usual peer review process will be invoked, if there are more than fifteen nominations. Those faculty members who are chosen will be notified as soon as possible so that they have time to prepare a full set of credentials to meet the January 31, 2018, deadline for submission. External letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically by February 14th.
Barbara A. Lee
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Reading Material
NIH, Research Community Target Next Generation of Scientists
*Article published on AAMC News
"Over the past decade, the landscape for researchers has become increasingly competitive. For early career scientists, it can be hard to gain a foothold in the research community. But the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and many academic medical centers are trying to change that through targeted programs designed to support new investigators as they build their careers". Read more.