Rutgers OPA
Weekly Newsletter | October 12, 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.
The OPA team wants to congratulate, Gangotri Dey, Kishore Kumar Joshi, Prabuddha Dey, Rui Ding, and Csanad Gurdon, for being accepted into the Rutgers Office of Research Commercialization Postdoctoral Internship.
If you have any accomplishments (grants/fellowships awarded, new publications, presented your work at a conference, got a new job offer, etc.) that you would like to share, contact us: opa@oq.rutgers.edu. We will be happy to include it in our newsletter.
Rutgers OPA Workshops
Jumpstart your Grant Proposal | Grant Proposal Writing Workshop Series, Part 1 | Registration Deadline: Next Monday, October 16
Are you a postdoc looking to get started on a fellowship or grant application? This workshop will help you lay the foundation of your proposal. We will conduct writing activities and peer conversation exercises that will help you jumpstart your application. Bring your laptop and a ready-to-write spirit!
The structure of this workshop is to review with participants some of the key elements that comprise effective grant proposal: research question, hypothesis, literature review, methods, work plan, etc. Each of these categories will be briefly discussed, then participants will have a chance to free-write material that will serve as the building blocks that can be flushed out into a full proposal.
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Location: Dean's Conference Room, RWJMS Research Tower, New Brunswick Campus
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Sponsor: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Workshop presented by: Dr. Ben Arenger, Senior Fellowship Adviser at GradFund.
Light refreshments will be served. Register by October 16 by visiting our website.
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017, 02:00 PM
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Hoes Lane West, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
Rutgers iJOBS Events
iJOBS Workshop: How to use Emotional Intelligence for Self Awareness and to Influence Others
Learn how to start those difficult conversations either with your PI about doing an internship and going into industry or your future boss about compensation packages or a project not getting completed on time. Having an awareness of Emotional Intelligence will help you learn to influence others and network even in uncomfortable situations. Juliet Chin Hart, PhD who now trains industry professionals will lead this session.
For registration, visit iJOBS calendar events page.
Location:
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
675 Hoes Lane West
Deans Conference Room 123
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017, 04:30 PM
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
iJOBS Career Panel: Industry Jobs in BME and Chemical Biology Research
Are you interested in research in industry and are in the biomedical engineering, chemistry, or chemical engineering fields? Come hear from recent PhD graduates who work at Celgene, J&J, GSK, Hovione and Nokia/Bell Labs to learn the skills that employers are looking for and how to make the transition from academia to industry.
For registration, visit iJOBS calendar events page.
Location:
Stevens Institute of Technology
1 Castle Point Terrace
Carnegie Laboratory 315
Hoboken, NJ
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017, 04:00 PM
1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ, United States
Other Events
12th Faculty Forum on Race and Ethnicity | October 20
Please join the Center for Race and Ethnicity for its 12th Faculty Forum on Race and Ethnicity, to be held Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 9:30am - 1:30pm. The event brings together postdocs and faculty from across the university to speak about their work as it relates to race and ethnicity, broadly stated.
The event will take place in the Pane Room of the Alexander Library, College Avenue Campus. Please see the flyer for additional information. A full schedule will be forthcoming.
For food planning purposes, kindly RSVP to this e-mail address (raceethnicity@sas.rutgers.edu) or to Mia Kissil (mkissil@odi.rutgers.edu) to let us know you are coming.
Workshop on How to Peer Review a Scientific Paper | October 23
*On behalf of Dr. Janet Alder, Assistant Dean for Graduate Academic and Student Affairs, SGS:
Dear graduate students, postdocs, and faculty,
Come learn how to peer review a manuscript and also learn what editors and reviewers are looking for which will help you get your paper published. This workshop will also involve a mock peer review of a manuscript to get hands-on experience.
No registration needed, just come and bring your lab mates!
Date & Time:
Monday October 23, 2017 from 3:30-5:30pm
Location:
RWJMS Research Tower, Room 123 Deans Conference Room
Guest speaker: Eric Prager, PhD, Editor-in-chief, John Wiley and Sons Publisher
Rutgers Sponsored Spots in What Can You Be With a PhD Conference - Registration Open! & Upcoming Webinar
*On behalf of Dr. Janet Alder, Co-Director of Rutgers iJOBS Program:
Every other year, the NYU School of Medicine hosts What Can You Be with a PhD?, the largest career symposium in the country, and this year is going to be amazing!
We have 25 sessions scheduled over two days, Saturday November 4th and Sunday November 5th.
The event runs Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:30pm, and you can find out more info about the schedule on our website http://whatcanyoubewithaphd.com/
Our Keynote Speaker on Saturday will be Melanie Sinche, Director of Education for the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and author of Next Gen PhD.
Registration is $20 per person, which includes admission on both days, coffee and lunch. It’s the best deal in the city, and you get a chance to meet over 1000 of your peers to network with!
WCUB is co-sponsored by 15 other schools in the area, and seats are limited. That means you need to sign up early to be sure to get a spot!
When you register, use the code RUTWCUB to login and register. Be sure to use your school email address, it's how we make sure everyone is registered for the correct school:
https://wcub2017.eventbrite.com
Please note that Rutgers is one of the sponsors of this event which entitles us to 150 spots and you only have to pay $20 each (full price is $100)! No iJOBS transportation is provided for this but you can take the train right to the city.
There is a webinar on how to navigate WCUB on Monday, October 30th from 4-5pm. In this webinar, you’ll learn 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.
Women in Energy: Navigating and Leading in the Energy Field | Panel Discussion and Reception | November 8
*On behalf of Beatrice Birrer, Senior Program Coordinator, Rutgers Energy Institute:
The Rutgers Energy Institute and Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy are excited to announce the first Women in Energy event being held at Rutgers University.
Please join us for a panel conversation focused on female leadership in the energy sector. Panelists will share their experiences, career paths, and offer advice for students seeking to enter the energy/environment field. This is a public event open to all and will be followed by a small reception.
The Rutgers and Columbia community of students would benefit greatly if postdocs in the energy/environment arena were able to participate and share their experiences.
It will be a great networking event for all those women interested in the energy/environment arena.
Event is Free but Registration is required, click here for details and registration
Date & Time:
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location:
Rutgers University, Busch Student Center - The Cove, 604 Bartholomew Road Piscataway, NJ 00854
Regular OPA Events
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.
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 September 29th. Please register as space is limited.
When: Last Friday of the month 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, Oct 27, 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, Nov 3, 2017, 02:00 PM
604 Allison Road, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
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
Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program | Now Open!
*On behalf of Dr. Xenia Morin:
HHMI seeks to increase diversity in the biomedical research community. We know that the biggest challenges in science call for diverse perspectives and original thinking. The goal of the Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program is to recruit and retain individuals who are from gender, racial, ethnic, and other groups underrepresented in the life sciences, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, early in their careers. We believe these promising scientists have the potential to become leaders in academic research and inspire future generations.
Fellows will receive funding ($80,000 annually) for up to four years of their postdoctoral training and may continue to receive funding ($270,000 annually) for up to four years during their early career years as independent faculty. The program includes opportunities for career development, including mentoring and active involvement in the HHMI scientific community.
For more information and application visit their website.
Dates:
- Sep 19, 2017:
Application site opens - Jan 10, 2018:
Application submissions due - Jan 18, 2018:
Mentor & reference letters due - Late April 2018:
Notification of status - June 18-20, 2018:
Finalist symposium - Late June 2018:
Notification of awardees - Mid-July, 2018:
Intent to accept award due
Good Reading Material
How to Make the Most of Transferable Skills
*Article published on NatureJobs Blog
Transferable skills are perhaps the job-seekers biggest asset. They can certainly help you get a job – making your CV stand out and impressing an interviewer – and can also help you to succeed in pretty much any new undertaking.
The problem is, much of the time transferable skills remain elusive – we know we must have some, but we often aren’t really sure what they look like and so can’t recognise them when we need to. Read more.