BGS Career Development
Making It Count!
Graduate students interested in a career in consulting are invited to come learn how to ace case problems with PGCC. The workshop will be led by Caiyue Xu (PhD Candidate in CAMB and incoming consultant at L.E.K.)
When: July 18, 2019 from 6-8 PM
Where: Location TBA
Register here. Dinner will be provided.
Join the Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (PSPDG) for their general meeting!
When: July 9, 2019 from 5:30 – 7 PM
Where: Johnson Pavilion 501.
More details here.
To support your professional and career development, the Perelman School of Medicine will sponsor interested students, postdocs, faculty and staff for complimentary 1-year Membership to one of the oldest and most prestigious scientific organizations in the United States, the New York Academy of Sciences.
TO REQUEST A SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP, SIGN UP HERE
As an Academy Member, you’ll benefit from free/discounted access to:
Cutting Edge Content: publications, eBriefings, and webinars featuring the latest research presented at the New York Academy of Sciences
Career Readiness Training: online courses, webinars and other career resources to help you acquire the skills needed to succeed in a STEM-related field
Networking & Resume Building: opportunities to present your research, apply for Travel Fellowships, qualify for intensive leadership training, or request a mentor
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has recently announced a new initiative to support transition of outstanding graduate students, from a wide range of research areas, into aging-related postdoctoral research.
Below are some highlights of the Transition to Aging Research Award for Postdoctoral Students (F99/K00) program: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-20-009.html
Application Due Date: October 22, 2019, by 5:00 PM
If you are interested to know more about this FOA or have any specific question, please contact Shahrooz Vahedi, Ph.D., Health Science Administrator (Training Officer) by email or by phone at 301-496-9322.
There are several important differences between academic and industry CVs. These Nature toolkits lay out the broad rules to follow when writing each type of document, providing guidance on content and design. The toolkits also provide links to useful resources, such as the Imperial Guide to CVs.
Toolkit: How to write a great academic CV
Toolkit: How to write a great non-academic CV
Students interested in feedback on their own resume or CV should schedule a consultation with Penn Career Services. Speak to a graduate student/postdoc career advisor at any time during your Ph.D. or postdoc by scheduling your appointment on Handshake or calling 215-898-7530.
In a recent post for the Penn Science Policy and Diplomacy Group (PSPDG) blog, Mara Olenick writes about her experience as a finalist for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy fellowship. Olenick shares valuable insight about preparing for interviews, timing and travel logistics, and other best practices for navigating the week-long interview process.
Read more here.