Rutgers OPA
Weekly Newsletter | September 28, 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 thank everyone who attended our second Professional Career Development Workshop this past Monday, September 25, and everyone who made it possible.
Our third workshop will be on October, 13. Scroll down for more information.
We hope to see you then!
Itzamarie
Rutgers OPA Workshops
Interview Smarts: Proven Techniques for Standing Out from the Competition and Getting the Job You Want | Registration Deadline: October 3
Mastering the interview process is a challenge for post-docs and seasoned pros alike. Getting past applicant tracking systems, positioning yourself in the hiring manager's mind and successfully preparing for behavioral interviews and cultural fit are all part of the mix.
Randy Fisher will lead and facilitate a dynamic interactive workshop to give you the inside track for successful interviews. He'll share practical examples for answering behavioral interview questions and navigating cultural and organizational challenges. Randy will give you a great tool for managing stress on-the-fly, and help you in leveraging your transferable skills and record of accomplishment to get meaningful jobs.
Successful interviewing is a skill that CAN be learned and mastered - and Randy will deliver an experiential workshop to encourage and support you in the next stages of your career development.
- Location: Center of Alcohol Studies
Conference Room 219
607 Allison Rd, Piscataway, 08854
- Sponsor: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Workshop Presented by: Randy Fisher, Career Coach, Facilitator and Marketing Expert at Digiwise.
Lunch will be provided. Please register before October 3. To see flyer click here
Friday, Oct 13, 2017, 11:30 AM
607 Allison Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, United States
Rutgers iJOBS Events
iJOBS Career Panel: Product Development, Tech and Sales Support in Life Science Companies
For registration, visit iJOBS calendar events page.
Location:
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
675 Hoes Lane West
Room V10
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017, 04:30 PM
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway Township, NJ, United States
iJOBS Workshop: Resume, LinkedIn, Networking and Job Interview Preparation
Learn how to develop a targeted resume, perfect your LinkedIn profile, network, and prepare for a job interview from Matt Alcalde, Director of BioNJ Talent Services. These are all critical skills as you prepare for the job market.
For registration, visit iJOBS calendar events page.
Location:
Rowan School of Medicine
42 E Laurel Road,
Science Center, Room SC290
Stratford, NJ 08854
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2017, 10:00 AM
42 E Laurel Road, Stratford, NJ 08854
Other Events
Rutgers Sponsored Spots in What Can You Be With a PhD Conference - Registration Open!
*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.
INet NYC: Career Exploration Through Speed Networking
Date & Time:
Tuesday, October 3rd, 6:30-9:00 pm
Location:
Stitch Bar & Lounge
(247 W 37th street, upper floor)
Format:
Speed Networking with distinguished professionals
$15 (one drink included)
Career Fields:
Consulting, entrepreneurship, academia, tech transfer,
medical writing, publishing, and more!
REGISTRATION (Space is Limited): For registration visit the following link.
Learn more about iNetNYC.
Contact information: info@inetnyc.com
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, Sep 29, 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.
When: First Friday of the month, 3-5 p.m
Location:
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Nelson Biology Laboratories, Room D354.
Registration is not required.
Friday, Oct 6, 2017, 03:00 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
Open Volunteer Positions at INet NYC | Deadline: October 10
INet NYC is excited to announce that we have open positions! We are looking for driven and enthusiastic people that are passionate about our mission and want to join our team. INet NYC is an organization whose mission is to provide support, professional guidance and networking opportunities for all international scientists in NYC. It is lead by young volunteer scientists.
By being part of our board you would have the opportunity to participate in event organization, outreach and provide ideas that will help achieve the mission of our group. This is a great opportunity where you can improve your communication and leadership skills, gain experience on team work and event planning while expanding your professional network.
Current open positions:
- Institutional Representative from: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Rockefeller University, Rutgers University, Stony Brook, SUNY (State University of New York), Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Mentor-Mentee Coordinator
- Blog Editor
For Role descriptions see here.
If you are interested please submit the survey here . If there are questions please email us at: info@inetnyc.com.
DEADLINE: October 10, 2017
Imaging Fellowship Opportunity at Harvard University | Deadline: October 29
*On behalf of Dr. Melanie Funes, Executive Director at the Center for Advanced Imaging, Harvard University:
Harvard University is seeking life and physical scientists with an interest in imaging to develop innovative imaging technologies, lead biological investigations using these technologies, or both, for an exciting position as a John Harvard Distinguished Science Fellow (JHDSF).
Fellows will work as independent researchers; receive funding to run a small research group; and will be appointed for a three-year term (two year extension after review).
Candidates should have recently completed a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering or related areas, or should complete a PhD by the time their appointment begins.
Application Deadline is October 29, 2017
Now interviewing for 2017-2018 BIO Links Volunteers for New Brunswick Public Schools
*On behalf of Dr. Martha Soto,Faculty Advisor, BIO Links K-12 Outreach Program:
Dear Rutgers students and postdocs,
We are now interviewing people who are interested in working with a science teacher in the New Brunswick Schools through the BIO Links Program.
The BIO Links (Biosciences Links to Teaching) Program is a partnership between graduate students and postdocs at RWJMS and Rutgers and area public school science teachers. The GSA (Graduate Student Association) of Molecular Biosciences started BIO Links in 2007. BIO Links volunteers are matched with a local middle school or high school science teacher and make a commitment to visit his or her classroom once a week for 9 weeks.
The time involved is typically 2-3 hours a week. Volunteers enter the classroom with the goal of supporting the science teachers, while also helping to educate the local students about careers in science. In return, graduate students and postdocs have the opportunity to enhance their communication and educational skills by learning from successful members of the teaching community. To learn more about the BIO Links program, please visit our web page:
http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/education/gsbs/student_affairs/BIOLinksTheMolecularBiosciences.html
If you think this over and decide you want to volunteer, please send me an email so we can set up a short meeting (20 minutes or so) to answer any questions regarding the program and to discuss which subjects or grades you may want to assist with.
If you have friends in other Departments who may be interested, please forward this message to them. At the high school we have a need for bilingual (English-Spanish) volunteers for Physics and Chemistry. Please note that biology graduate students have successfully helped in the Physics First class (for 9th graders, no Calculus) but we would be happy to send volunteers from other Departments of Rutgers as well.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Dr. Martha Soto
Faculty Advisor, BIO Links K-12 Outreach Program
Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) Internship Program | Postdocs in the field of Physical Sciences| Apply now
The ORC is pleased to announce its internship program where Rutgers postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students interested in pursuing alternative careers in Intellectual Property Law, Business Development, and/or Academic Technology Transfer are invited to apply to the internship program.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 semesters commitment to the program
- Ability to dedicate 5‐10 hours/week: 2‐3 hours to be spent in our office (33 Knightsbridge Road, Piscataway), and 3-7 hours to be spent carrying out research remotely
- Approval of your PI or Advisor (signature required on application)
Elements of the Program:
The program will begin Friday, September 22, 2017 at 3pm. It will begin with several lecture-style sessions on Intellectual Property Law, Contracts/Agreements relevant for academic Tech Transfer, Technical Writing, Marketing and Licensing. After each session, assignments will be given. Participants will be expected to reach a certain level of expertise to carry out basic invention evaluation and marketing independently with minor supervision.
What you will learn:
You will be exposed to the exciting world of Intellectual Property; you will learn the necessary steps that are needed in order to effectively protect and commercialize the results of scientific research. You will learn how to evaluate an Invention Disclosure, prepare Non-Confidential Summaries, and identify and reach out to prospective licensees. You will learn about negotiation of the business terms of various agreements that govern Technology Transfer in an academic university.
How to Apply:
In order to be considered for the program, please:
- Fill out the Application Form
- Attach your CV
- Include a brief statement on the nature of your interest
- Send all to yong.zhang@rutgers.edu as soon as possible.
National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)| Call for Applications for the 16th Annual Conference Travel Awards
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is pleased to offer travel awards for postdoctoral scholars to attend our 16th Annual Conference, which will be held at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, April 6 - 8, 2018. The awards will first cover registration and lodging, and then travel expenses up to the limit of the award. Travel award amounts will vary, but the maximum amount awarded will be $1,000. You may also apply for the childcare support award in addition to the travel award. If you receive both awards, the maximum amount awarded will be $1000 total.
Awards will be competitively allocated and limited to one per institution. The number of awards granted will depend on the estimated cost of each application, and the amount of funds raised by the NPA. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek matching funds from their institutions and to include that information in their applications.
Deadline for submission: Monday, October 2, 2017
For more information and to apply, please visit the NPA website.
Good Reading Material
An evidence-based evaluation of transferrable skills and job satisfaction for science PhDs
*PloS Article
"The original academic training model was designed as an apprentice model for a single career pathway. In that model, the faculty advisor served as a mentor, guiding each trainee towards a future position as a tenure track faculty member. Old assumptions regarding the natural progression of PhD scientists into faculty careers are rapidly changing to reflect a job market where only a small percentage of PhDs will follow in their academic advisors’ footsteps." Read more.