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NEW! Career Path Alumni Video

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As a reminder, the BGS Career Development Site features a wide variety of resources, from a description of the Core Competencies developed through predoctoral training to websites for career exploration. Noteworthy among the site’s resources is the ‘Career Paths’ section, which provides a description of the profession, advantages of an advanced degree, key competencies, on-campus student organizations, first steps, alumni videos, and resources.

A new alumni video has been uploaded to the site. Alyssa MacMillan, Program Manager at the New Jersey Department of Health, shares insights on the field of government research. The BGS alum describes her typical day, the things she likes most and least about her chosen career, the typical traits and skills required, and much more.

NEW! Career Path Alumni Videos

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As a reminder, the BGS Career Development Site extends beyond this Career Blog and features a wide variety of resources, from a description of the Core Competencies developed through predoctoral training to websites for career exploration. Noteworthy among the site’s resources is the ‘Career Paths’ section, which provides a description of the profession, advantages of an advanced degree, key competencies, on-campus student organizations, first steps, alumni videos, and resources.

Two new alumni videos have been uploaded to the site. Andrew Rennekamp, Scientific Editor at Cell Press, and Robert DeAngelis, Assistant Director of IACUC Administration at the University of Pennsylvania, share insights on their respective fields of publishing and regulatory affairs. The BGS alumni describe their typical day, the things they like most and least about their chosen career, the typical traits and skills required, and much more.

Interviewing for Faculty Jobs – Panel Discussion for STEM

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Join Penn Career Services for a panel discussion on interviewing for Faculty Jobs as a STEM PhD/postdoc.

Making a good impression during a campus interview will be the best way to convince search committees that you are the ideal candidate. This requires that you can talk effectively about yourself and your research, ask good questions to the faculty, administrators, and students that you will meet, and highlight how your particular knowledge and experiences set you apart from other candidates. Whether you are applying for a visiting assistant professor position, a non-tenured research/teaching faculty role, or a tenure track faculty position at a college or university, it helps to be prepared for the types of questions you will be asked, and to understand what search committees are looking for. 

The campus visit can also give you insight into what you might negotiate for if you receive an offer after the interview. Ask the panelists about their experiences, and learn from the best practices they share.

November 12, 2019, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St
Register here

Panelists include:

Jini Naidoo, PhD
Research Associate Professor, Division of Sleep Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
[Penn Alumna – PhD, Chemistry]

Avery D. Posey, Jr., PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
[Former Penn Postdoc in Cancer Immunotherapy, 2011-2016]

Peter Huwe, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
Temple University
[Penn Alum – PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics]

PSPDG Panel Discussion – Science Policy Fellowships

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Have questions about Science Policy Fellowships? Ask Penn Alumni who have gone through the fellowships themselves. Dr. Lianna Viccari (CBE PhD) received the Mirazayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and is currently a Science & Politics Fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Policy.  Dr. Chris Yarosh (BMB PhD) did the AAAS S&TP fellowship & was a Science Policy Fellow at ACS for 2 years. 

Date: November 5, 2019
Time: 1 – 2 PM
Location: Smilow 10-146AB

EE Just: Janssen Company Recruitment Visit

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Join E.E. Just for a Q&A session, to learn more about the Janssen Post-Doctoral Program. The session will feature Jennifer F. Nemeth, Ph.D., SCPM and Brenda Salantes, Ph.D. (Janssen Post-Doc and UPenn CAMB alum). Lunch from Real Food Eatery will be served!

July 1, 2019, 12-1 PM
Smilow Center for Translational Research, Room 11-145
RSVP: https://forms.gle/9XfdZLfDq7KKnHDA7