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Post-Doctoral Scientist Opportunity at GW

Posted on January 15, 2021

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Tropical Medicine | The GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences

GW’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine (MITM) conducts innovative, fundamental, basic and translational research for HIV/AIDS and neglected tropical diseases. MITM has a strong tradition of training and policy advocacy for these infectious and parasitic diseases, which initiate and perpetuate poverty and suffering worldwide. Additional information on MITM can be found at the following link:
http://smhs.gwu.edu/microbiology/

MITM is searching for a full-time Post-Doctoral Scientist for Dr. Maggirwar’s laboratory. Dr. Maggirwar’s laboratory focuses on the vascular complications associated with HIV-1 (or SARS-CoV2) infection.

See full posting here, apply here.

Announcements, Jobs

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS)

Posted on January 15, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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Do you know outstanding Ph.D. students who anticipate graduating by September 1, 2021, and are interested in pursuing postdoctoral training? Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS) provides the opportunity for students to identify postdoc mentors and learn about the resources at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). We facilitate the matching of students with faculty who have aligned interests. A list of interested faculty is attached and additional potential mentors can be identified here.

Selected candidates will be invited for a virtual visit during the week of April 19 – 23, 2021 to meet with faculty members about postdoctoral openings in their labs. Other events include a Planning your Postdoc session, Virtual Tours, and a Postdoc Roundtable.

The application is due by February 12, 2021.

Baylor College of Medicine provides:

· Collaborative basic, clinical and translational research

· Access to state-of-the-art resources throughout the Texas Medical Center

· Extensive career development services

· Dedicated Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and active Postdoctoral Association for the 500+ postdocs at BCM

All of this while living in Houston – an affordable and highly diverse city.

See flyer and BCM faculty interest list. Contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at postdocaffairs@bcm.edu with questions.

Announcements, Jobs

Understanding the Possibilities of 3D Printing – Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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Have you ever wondered about the possibilities for 3D printing for scholarship and teaching, or how you can explore 3D printing at Penn for non-academic purposes? Please join Varvara Kountouzi, Lexi Voss, Chava Spivak-Birndoff from the University of Pennsylvania, and Hope O’Keeffe Senior Associate General Counsel at the Library of Congress as they discuss their works and answer common questions about 3D printing and intellectual property at Penn and beyond. The panel will touch on several real life case studies, and respond to audience questions about the possibilities of 3D printing in their work.

If you have questions you would like the panel to address, please send an email in advance to wellere@upenn.edu

Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Time: 2:00pm – 3:15pm
Registration:
https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/7379578

Announcements, Panels, Seminars

PennGGHE and Genetics Symposium on February 24 and 25, 2021

Posted on January 13, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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Register: https://globalgenomics.med.upenn.edu/symposium.html

On behalf of Drs. Daniel Rader and Sarah Tishkoff, the Center for Global Genomics & Health Equity and the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine are jointly hosting a virtual symposium entitled, “Importance and Challenges of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research”.

The two-day virtual symposium includes invited speakers of diverse backgrounds discussing their research and experiences in increasing diversity in human genomics and the ethical issues to be considered. The symposium will be held on Wednesday, February 24 and Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM(EST). The topics of discussion for the two-day virtual symposium are:

Day 1: “Importance and Value of Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Human Genomics Research”

Day 2: “Challenges with Conducting Genomic Studies in Minority Populations”

The symposium is free and faculty, postdocs, students, and staff are all welcome to attend.

Announcements, Symposia

Post-Doctoral Fellow Opportunities @ FNL

Posted on January 13, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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The Frederick National Laboratory has several Post-Doctoral Fellow roles.

These are great opportunities to work with highly cited researchers (including an AAAS fellow) on state-of-the-art equipment/methods supporting critical work for public good:

SARS-CoV-2 Serology Post-Doctoral Fellow

Post-Doctoral Fellow – AIDS & Cancer Virus Program

Post-Doctoral Fellow: Preclinical and Translational Imaging

Post-Doctoral Fellow – Molecular Virology/HIV Virology

*All positions would qualify for referral bonus based on our referral program

Please reach out to David Leonard at david.leonard@nih.gov with any questions.

Announcements, Jobs

Black Queer Town Hall in STEM

Posted on January 6, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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The Black Queer Town Hall in STEM will feature Black Queer scientists from around the world for a day of panels hosted by Trans actor/entertainer and activist Miss Peppermint from RuPaul’s Drag Race, with appearances by Bob the Drag Queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race.

The next three days of the Town Hall will feature seminars presented by Black Queer scientists from around the world with topics ranging from physics, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioengineering, epidemiology, and sociology.

January 12 – 15, 2021
Watch at http://blackqueertownhall.org

You can find more information on the background, motivation, and program layout at http://crosstalk.cell.com/blog/join-us-to-celebrate-the-intersection-of-blackness-queerness-and-science

Seminars

BGS Improv Night & Workshop Series

Posted on January 6, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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Are you interested in practicing improv to improve your communication skills? Sign up for an introductory class and/or the full BGS Improv Workshop Series:

The BGS Improv Night (1 hour introductory class to try out Improv before committing to the workshop) is scheduled for Thursday, January 14th from 6:30-7:30 PM via Zoom. The max cap for the class will be 12 students.
The full BGS Improv Workshop is scheduled for a 6 week session on Mondays (February 1st – March 8th) from 6-8 PM via Zoom. The max cap for the course will be limited to 12 students.

Improv Night

Interested in finding out how improv can improve your communication skills? Sign up for the BGS Improv Workshop Tryout to see if it’s right for you. Invite a friend, too!

Tryouts will be held via zoom on January 14th from 6:30-7:30.
BGS Improv Night Sign up Link: https://forms.gle/1YFWjBwfuKr3yDdDA
Please reach out to Laura Ohl (laura.ohl@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) with any questions.

BGS Improv Workshop Series

Interested in improving your communication through improvisation? Sign up for the spring session of the BGS Improv Workshop! The course is planned to run on Mondays (February 1st – March 8th) from 6-8 PM. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Sign up Link: https://forms.gle/jjxn5gAQL6Ah9FCLA
Please reach out to Laura Ohl (laura.ohl@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) with any questions.

Announcements, Workshops

Fellowship Abroad for PhD Graduates — Science Corps

Posted on January 6, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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Are you a recent or soon-to-be PhD graduate? Would you like to spend up to six months making a difference by developing and teaching science curriculum abroad?

Science Corps offers fully paid internships to upcoming and recent PhD graduates (up to four years after graduation) to help build science capacity at one of our host locations – a town on the island of Bohol in the Philippines, a village up in the Indian Himalayas, and in Tangier, Morocco. We are also currently developing new site partnerships, and are open to a fellow working on site development.

Fellows travel to partner institutions to develop science curriculum, teach in secondary school classrooms, train teachers, and build community-based research projects. In addition to building science capacity at these host locations, we also aim to offer fellows a life-changing experience. They are given the opportunity to spend time in beautiful locations, immerse themselves in different cultures, and learn from their host educators, all while making positive contributions to these communities. Should travel continue to be restricted, fellows will have the opportunity to visit the host site they work with once it is safe to do so.

We are presently interested in recruiting immediately for fellowships starting within the next year. The deadline for this application round is January 31st, but we still encourage you to contact us if you would like to be considered for a later appointment.

To find out more about us and apply, please go to https://science-corps.org

Announcements, Jobs

Upcoming NIH OITE Events

Posted on January 6, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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Upcoming Webinars with NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) - BGS Career Development

The NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) has three upcoming events:

Wellness and Setting our intentions for 2021
January 11, 2021 from 1:00 – 3:15 PM EST
Register here: https://www.training.nih.gov/sas/_20/1994/
The OITE will hold our monthly webinar and small group discussion promoting mental health and well-being for scientists. The topic this month is Wellness and Setting our intentions for 2021. We will provide a broad definition of wellness, discuss strategies for dealing with obstacles that get in our way and explore a bit about mindfulness. Wellness is so much more than the absence of disease and to do our best work, we really do need to develop our wellness and resilience practices. The culture of science is slowly changing to acknowledge, and even embrace, concepts of stress management, resilience and wellness. This webinar is open to NIHers and folks outside the NIH, including students, fellows, staff and faculty. Coming in February – dealing with anxiety and perfectionism; for info about up-coming webinars visit https://www.training.nih.gov/new_seminar_series_mental_health_and_well-being#Schedule

Career Planning for Scientists
Jan 11, 2021 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6223975096508977934
Understand how your personal interests, skills, and values contribute to your future career success. Topics to be covered include the importance of career decision making, learning styles, self-assessment, transferrable skills, defining success, personal needs, work/life balance, and articulating short-term and long-term goals. Speaker: Amanda (Dumsch) Langer, OITE Career Counselor

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series: V. Feedback Resilience
Jan 12, 2021 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1882364315939394830
We all need feedback to grow and learn but we often become defensive and are unable to learn from the feedback we receive, even if it is delivered well. In this webinar, we will talk about why receiving feedback is so difficult and explore ways to stay calm and engaged when receiving feedback. We will also talk about giving feedback in a calm and assertive way so that our voice can be heard. Speaker: Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE

Workshops

iBiology Share Your Research Competiton 2021

Posted on January 6, 2021

by Rebecca Lopez

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Applications must be received by February 15, 2021 (11:59pm PT)
More Info and Application Details: https://www.ibiology.org/syr-competition/

This competition is a unique opportunity for early-career scientists to improve their communication skills, become part of the iBiology community, and showcase their work as part of the Share Your Research series!

Eight winners will receive virtual science communication training from iBiology’s team of expert science communication trainers.

Previous participants will be hosting Q&A sessions to tell you how this unique science communication training has helped them advance their respective careers:

Grad students and postdocs Q&A with Chrystelle Vilfranc & Abrar Choudhury, 2020 winners: Wednesday, Jan 20 at 3:30 PM PT
Register for the Grad Student and Postdoc Q&A

Announcements, Online Resources, Workshops

Post-Doctoral Scientist Opportunity at GW

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS)

Understanding the Possibilities of 3D Printing – Wednesday, January 27, 2021

PennGGHE and Genetics Symposium on February 24 and 25, 2021

Post-Doctoral Fellow Opportunities @ FNL

Black Queer Town Hall in STEM

BGS Improv Night & Workshop Series

Fellowship Abroad for PhD Graduates — Science Corps

Upcoming NIH OITE Events

iBiology Share Your Research Competiton 2021

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