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University of Rochester Post-Doctoral Career Advancement Opportunity

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RocDocs is a Post-Doctoral Career Advancement initiative. Graduate students nearing the completion of their studies and early career postdoctoral scholars are invited to apply to attend the two-day program, to share their research and take part in professional development programming and networking. With over 50 host faculty, doing cutting edge research in a wide range of disciplines; RocDocs will offer participants a vibrant and stimulating research environment. The event will take place September 18-20, 2019 and will be held in conjunction with the National Post-Doctoral Appreciation Week.

They are especially interested in scholars from underrepresented groups in STEM.  

For further details, see: https://www.rochester.edu/diversity/rocdocs/.  

Applications are due on August 5, 2019. 

The Facebook event page has more information and a link to the application. Please direct any and all questions to dei@rochester.edu.

Request a sponsored Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences

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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

New NIA Pre-doctoral Funding Mechanism for 3rd and 4th Year Students

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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

  • Predoctoral students at their 3rd and 4th year of PhD, regardless of their research focus, are eligible to apply.
  • Visa holders with proper institutional support letter are also eligible to apply for this opportunity; refer to the ‘eligibility’ section of the announcements for more details.
  • The program has two phases: Dissertation (F99, up to 2 years) and aging-related postdoctoral (K00, up to 4 years) phases.  

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.

Nature Toolkits: Academic and Non-Academic CVs

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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.