Rutgers OPA
Weekly Newsletter | June 21, 2018
Things you should know...
Dear Rutgers Postdoc community,
This newsletter includes reading material, general announcements, upcoming events, and job opportunities. Scroll down for more information.
Also, check out our website for a collection of previous OPA weekly newsletter.
Congratulations!
The OPA Team wants to congratulate Dr. Ramendra Pal, Postdoctoral Associate at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, for receiving the 2018-2019 Mistletoe Research Fellowship.
"Mistletoe Fellows will receive a 10k unrestricted grant for their own research activities, including conference travel. Fellows also join a professional development program requiring just a few hours a week. In this program, they have the opportunity to train and collaborate with tech startups developing products with a high potential for humanitarian impact."
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
Reading Material
Transitioning From a Postdoc to a Tenure-Track Position
*Article published on Inside Higher Ed
"Postdocs have a limited amount of time to do the work necessary to be viable on the market. Before you start, know what your goals are and where you have shortcomings. Be honest with yourself, and don’t let those shortcomings define who you are as a scholar. Instead, use any identified gaps to guide how you will proceed." Read more.
The Rutgers Postdoctoral Association Needs You! | Deadline: June 29
We are seeking new postdoc talent for the 2018-2019 Executive Board of the Rutgers PDA. The positions available are President, Vice President, Campus Activities Coordinator, Communications Manager, Social Outreach Coordinator, and Liaison to the Postdoc Union (AAUP-AFT).
Check out descriptions of the six PDA officer positions and SUBMIT your application today!
Applications are due by Wednesday, June 29. New Executive Board Members will be announced on July 13.
The Rutgers Postdoctoral Association (PDA) is a volunteer organization that aims to build a stronger and more cohesive postdoctoral community across all departments and campuses at Rutgers University.
The Rutgers PDA works to enrich the experiences of postdocs at Rutgers, and we host a variety of formal and informal events throughout the year, such as the Fall Orientation Lunch and the Spring Postdoc Research Symposium.
Note:
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs serves as the home for Rutgers PDA, with Associate Director Dr. Chevere-Torres serving in the role of Rutgers PDA Adviser. The office provides logistical support, and guidance for PDA endeavors, initiatives, and activities.
The elected PDA President will be invited to be part of the Postdoctoral Advisory Council (PAC) a small university-wide group of faculty, staff, and postdocs who has an interest in improving the culture, experience, and professional development for postdocs at the University. The PAC works together to make formal recommendations for related policies that will be reviewed/approved by our Executive Steering Committee.
IDP meetings for academic and industry careers | Sign up by June 30
*On behalf of Dr. Janet Alder:
"Dear 4th-6th-year graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and PIs,
The graduate school uses Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help students stay on track academically and with long-term planning. 4th-year students are required to attend one group IDP meeting according to their future career interest. 5th year and higher students, as well as postdocs, are invited to come if they wish. Faculty are invited to attend as well.
Please pick at least one of the following meetings as appropriate to your interest. There will be different guest speakers at each of the meetings so you may come to more than one but attendance is required at least one of these meetings. If your interests are not in academia or industry in general, then indicate that on the Google doc and I will be in touch to arrange a private meeting with you and a relevant person. This year there was an option of using an iJOBS event to fulfill the requirement for an IDP meeting however if you had not already told me that you used an iJOBS event for this purpose then you should attend one of these meetings this summer.
You must sign up by June 30 for a meeting on this Google Doc
- Academic careers either at research university or smaller college: July 10 from 4:30-6pm in N7/8, RWJMS
- Industry careers in either pharmaceutical or biotech: July 11 from 4:30-6pm in Deans Conference Room 123, RWJMS
- Industry careers in either pharmaceutical or biotech - focus on Bristol Myers Squibb: August 7 from 4:30-6pm in Deans Conference Room 123, RWJMS
- Academic careers either at research university or smaller college: August 8 from 4:30-6pm in Deans Conference Room 123, RWJMS
Let me know if you have questions. Thank you."
Janet
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Janet Alder, PhD
Associate Professor, Dept of Neuroscience & Cell Biology
Assistant Dean for Graduate Academic and Student Affairs, SGS
Rutgers University - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
683 Hoes Lane West, Research Building 357A
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Email: janet.alder@rutgers.edu
OASIS Leadership & Professional Development Program | Female Postdocs in Camden!
*On behalf of Beth Tracy, Senior Director for Faculty Development:
OASIS Leadership & Professional Development Program
Fall 2018 at Rutgers-Camden
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 disciplines to participate. OASIS accelerates career development and advancement through a combination of
interactive workshops, peer mentoring, and individual coaching.
Applications Due - end of June, 2018
For program dates, more information or to apply, please click http://academicaffairs.rutgers.edu/oasis-leadership-professional-development.
Science and SciLifeLab’s Prize for Young Scientists | Application Deadline: July 15
Who will be the next winner of Science and SciLifeLab’s Prize for Young Scientists?
The Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists is now open for entries! This is the sixth year that Science and SciLifeLab will present this award, which offers four recent PhD graduates a life-changing opportunity.
Recent doctoral graduates in the life sciences may submit a 1000-word essay based on their thesis work. Four winners — in the categories of Cell and Molecular Biology,
Ecology and Environment, Genomics and Proteomics and Translational Medicine — will be selected for this international award. Make sure your recent PhD graduate doesn’t miss out on this opportunity!
Application deadline: July 15th, 2018
The winners will:
- Have their essay published by Science
- Receive up to 30,000 USD in prize money
- Be honored in Stockholm, Sweden in December
For more information and to apply, click here.
Rutgers iJOBS Events
iJOBS Career Panel: Non-Research Careers with a PhD | Last Event of the Semester!!
Your PhD can take you in many different directions, some of which you may have not even considered! Come hear from a panel of speakers including, among others, someone in business development, a postdoc in industry, a clinical researcher, editor of a journal, and someone who works for a non-profit to learn how they each took skills obtained in graduate school and apply them in science-related careers.
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
675 Hoes Lane West
Research Tower, Deans Conference Room 123
Piscataway, NJ 08854
iJOBS offers transportation. Limited spaces are available. Registration is required.
Have questions about this iJOBS event? Contact Rutgers iJOBS Program Directors:
Janet Alder; janet.alder@rutgers.edu
Susan Engelhardt; engels@soe.rutgers.edu
Doreen Badheka; badhekdk@gsbs.rutgers.edu
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2018, 10:00 AM
675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway Township, NJ, USA
Other Events
Save the Date: August 25 |STEMPeers 2018 Symposium | New York University
*On behalf of PhD Career Support Group (CSG) (www.stempeers.org):
CSG aims to connect highly talented researchers from diverse nationalities on one social media platform. CSG runs widely via its Facebook platform with currently 12,000+ members who are doctoral, postdoctoral researchers and alumni from 100+ top rated universities of the world.
CSG’s organic growth has always been driven by the concept of diversity and inclusion. Together with INet NYC we are organizing the second edition of STEMPeers, a full-day career development symposium that aims to help STEM graduates to network and receive career advice from experienced STEM professionals.
The panelists and speakers at this year’s STEMPeers symposium are from multicultural background and we believe that participating STEM graduates will be inspired to learn from these diverse personalities. This year, STEMPeers will be hosted at the New York University on Saturday, August 25th.
We will have two plenary talks in this years’ event. One of them is Gary McDowell (CEO, Future of Research, USA) and another one by Olga Arbach (SPARK Program, Berlin, Germany).
Stay tune for more information. Registration will open soon!
Present your Research at the Oct. 2018 SACNAS national conference, Deadline July 6
*On behalf of Dr. Evelyn Erenrich:
Are you interested in presenting your research, expanding your professional network, and promoting diversity and inclusion at a conference in San Antonio, Texas?
Apply for a travel award for the 2018 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference, October 11-13. Application deadline is Friday, July 6.
SACNAS has the mission to foster success of postdocs, students, and career professionals in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and leadership positions in STEM, including social and behavioral sciences. Individuals from any background who are committed to diversity and inclusion are invited. Steps:
1. Let the Rutgers team know you are applying by completing a 30-second response form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPK7YCC .
2. Apply here for Travel Scholarships and Research Presentations
2. Join SACNAS if you are not already a member ($45 for postdocs)
4. Obtain PI approval to attend.
Attendees will have the opportunity to volunteer as Rutgers Ambassadors at our exhibit booth. You can make a difference!
Dr. Evelyn Erenrich, RU- SACNAS Advisor
Ileana Marrero - Berríos and Isabel Perez, RU-SACNAS Steering Committee
Questions? Contact Ileana at im160@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
Regular OPA Events
Welcome & Information Session | Friday, June 29 | Registration Required
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, June 29. Please register today 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, Jun 29, 2018, 09:00 AM
604 Allison Road, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
Drop-in Coffee Hour | Friday, July 6
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, Jul 6, 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.
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
Full-time Faculty Job - Chemistry | Bard High School Early College in the Lower East Side of Manhattan | Start Date: September 2018
*On behalf of the Dean of Studies at Bard High School:
Bard High School Early College - Manhattan, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Chemistry, beginning September 2018. BHSEC, a national model in the field of public school reform, enables talented and highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning an Associate of Arts degree from Bard College as well as a high school diploma. The academic program emphasizes small class size and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body.
The successful candidate should be capable of teaching a college-level chemistry course as well as a high school New York Regents chemistry course. A degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is required. Ph.D. and college teaching experience strongly preferred; high school teaching experience is desirable. New York State teaching certification is a plus; assistance in securing certification will be provided to the successful candidate if necessary. We seek teachers and scholars deeply committed to their field and creative in engaging students at both the college and high school levels with its delights and challenges.
We seek to hire a chemist who is interested in teaching at an early college. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in biochemistry. The successful applicant will have college teaching experience, will hold the Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field, and will be a skilled educator interested in engaging and challenging early college students. In addition to Chemistry and related college elective courses, s/he will teach chemistry in our innovative high school program. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues in developing and teaching an innovative curriculum.
To apply, submit a brief letter of interest, evidence of good teaching, one course proposal, a CV, and names of 3 references through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/51205. Review of applications to begin immediately and will proceed until the position is filled.
Inquiries about the position may be directed via email to Dr. William Hinrichs, Dean of Academic Life (whinrichs@bhsec.bard.edu). Include your name and "Chemistry Position" in the subject line. Note: this is a Bard College-funded position.
Bard High School Early College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. Women and members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
BHSEC is located at 525 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002.
Visit http://www.bard.edu/earlycollege/about/ for more information.
Rutgers Universitywide, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)
Reporting to the University-wide Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and committed to advancing the University’s mission to conduct cutting-edge research and advanced training, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports postdoctoral researchers and their faculty mentors by providing a central hub for professional development, knowledge sharing, and community building opportunities.
Location:
Nelson Biology Laboratories
Suite D350
604 Allison Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Email: opa@oq.rutgers.edu
Website: https://postdocs.rutgers.edu/
Location: 604 Allison Road, Piscataway Township, NJ, USA
Phone: 848-445-1800