Rutgers OPA
Weekly Newsletter | August 2, 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.
Reading Material
What Do Employers Ask When They Call Your References?
Hiring managers will trust references who had a strictly employee relationship with you.
*Article published on U.S. News
"When you're interviewing for a new job, the process of reference checking often feels shrouded in mystery: People are talking about you, but you don't know exactly what they're saying or what impact it will have on your candidacy.
Let's demystify the process a bit! Here are 10 of the most common reference check questions, and what hiring managers are looking for when they ask them." Read more.
IDP meetings for academic and industry careers | August 7 & 8
*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.
THESE CAREER PANELS ARE NOW OPEN TO ALL GRAD STUDENTS (1st year and up) AND POSTDOCS.
These will have different guests than were at the July meetings.
Please sign up on this Google Doc!
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
--
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
NEW online certificate in biomedical education | Apply by August 8
Become a better educator starting this fall
Learn strategies and build skills with a new University of Florida credential.
The graduate certificate in biomedical scientists as educators program will help you develop the essential skills required to become an instructional leader in any teaching environment — from writing a curriculum to developing a syllabus and your teaching philosophy.
There's still time to get started this fall!
- Apply as a non-degree seeking student -- it's a shorter process with a quicker turnaround time.
- Provided you meet the admission criteria, you can be admitted to the program as a certificate-seeking student in spring 2019.
The application deadline is Wednesday, August 8.
This 9-credit hour certificate is offered completely online with the working professional student in mind. Classes will be taught by internationally-recognized faculty experts in the UF College of Pharmacy and the UF College of Dentistry.
STEMPEERS 2018 Conference | August 25th
INET NYC AND CSG ANNUAL CAREER PANEL & NETWORKING EVENT | Register by August 23rd
*On behalf of Ananda Ghosh, President of PHD CSG:
"Dear Friends,
PhD Career Support Group is partnering with INET, NYC to bring you STEMPEERS-2018. The event will be held on August 25th at NYU Langone Health, 550 1st Ave, New York City.
This is a full-day career development symposium, that aims to help STEM graduates to network and receive career advice from experienced STEM professionals. This event is geared towards a stress-free environment for friendly networking with peers.
Highlights of the event include keynote by Gary McDowell from Future of Research and Panel discussions on Scientific & Social Entrepreneurship, Management, Consultancy, Business of Science, SciComm and Data science, besides academic and industrial R&D.
For a detailed list of panelists and tentative program, click here.
Special discounted rates available for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and academic staff scientists. Register here. Tickets are going fast!
Come, be a part of an active networking community of STEM graduate students and postdocs from institutions and companies across the US!
Looking forward to meet you at STEMPEERS.
Sincerely,
The Organizing Committee
STEMPEERS-2018"
___________________________________________________________________________________________
When: August 25th, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Where: NYU Langone Health, 550 1st Ave, NYC
Keynote: Gary McDowell, Executive Director, Future of Research
Limited tickets available.
For more information and registration visit the website.
Scroll down to see flyer.
Regular OPA Events
Welcome & Information Session | Friday, August 31 | 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, July 27. Please register today as space is limited. Registration closes Thursday, August 30 at 3 p.m.
Time: 9–10 a.m. or 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
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, Aug 31, 2018, 09:00 AM
604 Allison Road, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
Drop-in Coffee Hour | Friday, August 3
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, Aug 3, 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.
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
Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology | Widener University , Pennsylvania
*Thanks Beth Tracy, Senior Director for Faculty Development, for sharing this job opportunity with us.
Job Description
Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology
The Biology Department at Widener University is seeking a full time non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Teaching starting in the Spring semester of 2019. This is a permanent line and the appointment may be renewed on an annual basis. Primary responsibility is teaching lecture and lab in a two-semester Anatomy and Physiology sequence. Opportunities will be available to teach courses such as majors' level anatomy, kinesiology, human biomechanics or other courses in the candidate's area of specialization for pre-physical therapy and other pre-health professions undergraduates.
Job Qualifications
A PhD in Biology and teaching experience in anatomy and physiology and related courses are required. The Biology Department is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. Those candidates experienced in, or who would enjoy, working with a diverse range of faculty, staff and students, and those who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.
Applicants must submit all materials electronically to https://Widener.igreentree.com.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy through the on-line system. In addition, three confidential letters of reference should be sent to Arts_and_Sciences@widener.edu. Please be certain all documents are submitted in either .docx or .pdf format.
Review of the applications will begin on August 23, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled for a start date in January 2019. Questions may be directed to Dr. Itzick Vatnick (ivatnick@widener.edu), Chair of Biology.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive University, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with satellite campuses in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and Wilmington Delaware. For more information about the University, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
EOE M/F/V/D
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