iBiology’s Science Communication Lab (SLC) has produced a three-part video series titled, “Background to Breakthrough,” featuring Dr. Esteban Burchard of the University of California, San Francisco. The series details Dr. Burchard’s own research and the influential role his own ethnic and cultural background has held in his career path. The series explores the consequences of underrepresentation in research and medicine and ultimately questions, “How can we ensure that the future of biomedical and clinical research is inclusive?”
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Nature: “Why a new lab can be a valuable destination for postdocs and graduate students”
In considering where to pursue postdoctoral research, an important factor is work culture and environment. Chris Woolston’s article in Nature explores the merits of newer laboratories compared to those that are more established. Woolston also acknowledges that new labs can be perceived as high-risk and provides tips for students and researchers to ensure that they will have a productive experience, such as checking the principal investigator’s publication history.
2018/2019 NIH-funded Research and Teaching Postdoctoral Position at Rutgers
Please see the following announcement from Dr. Martha Soto of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School:
INSPIRE (IRACDA New Jersey/New York for Science Partnerships in Research & Education) at Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School provides unique training through an intensive, three-year program of research at Rutgers and mentored teaching at one of our three partner schools: Medgar Evers College – CUNY; New Jersey City University (NJCU), NJ; William Paterson University (WPU), NJ. With a choice of 100s of research labs at Rutgers, INSPIRE Fellows are exceedingly productive in research and publish in high-impact journals. 70% of Fellows have obtained tenure-track positions in academia. INSPIRE Fellows also expand educational and biomedical research training opportunities for undergraduates at our three partner institutions. Fellows develop and teach courses, promote summer research opportunities, and mentor undergraduates on how to apply for graduate school programs.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents only. Postdoctoral fellows with 0-1 years of postdoctoral training will receive preference. INSPIRE Fellows can be supported for up to three years at the NIH stipend level.
Application deadline: Rolling admissions with possible start date in fall 2018 or spring 2019.
Find program details and download application forms here.
Further questions, please email INSPIRE Program Support Coordinator Dr. Ping Xu
PennToday: Careers in Media
Ongoing dialogue about how news media cover science suggests a need for increased interaction between the fields. If you are interested in a career in media, stop by Kelly Writers House to hear from Penn alumni who work for The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, and other news sources. They will share insights on how to prepare for your career search. For more information, visit here.
Sponsors: The Povich Journalism Program, The Daily Pennsylvanian, the Creative Writing Program, and the Nora Magid Mentorship Prize
When: Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 6:00PM
Where: Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk
Networking Happy Hour – Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Join BGS Career Development on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 as we kick off our first networking event – a happy hour featuring alumni from Janssen Pharmaceuticals of Johnson & Johnson. Enjoy beer, wine, and snacks as well as equally refreshing conversation with BGS alumni from Janssen. It will be a fantastic opportunity to learn about the diverse career paths offered by a leading pharmaceutical company, including: research, medical writing, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs.
When: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 4:00 – 5:30pm
Where: Jordan Medical Education Center Lobby
Register here
by September 4, 2018 to guarantee your spot!
NASEM: Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Students interested in policy may consider applying for this exciting opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC. Alumni of the Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program have gone on to hold positions in Congressional committees, federal agencies, foreign governments, international institutions, universities, and the private sector.
The application deadline is September 7, 2018. For more information on the program and application process, see the following overview.