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“In his 12 years on the editorial board of JNeurosci, David Perkel — a senior editor for the journal and a professor at the University of Washington — has acquired numerous insights into science publishing.
Here he answers commonly asked questions about the publishing process and shares advice applicable to neuroscientists at any career stage, whether you’re preparing to publish your first paper or looking to keep up with best practices.” (Via SfN)
Read Dr. Perkel’s insights here.
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.
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
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.
The University of Michigan Medical School will host its next postdoctoral recruitment event, Postdoc Preview, October 10-11, 2019.
Postdoc Preview introduces upper-level graduate students in the biomedical sciences to the excellent research and training opportunities at the University of Michigan. During a fully-funded visit, recruits interview with two or more prospective mentors, learn about NIH-funded training programs, and network with current postdocs (tentative schedule here). Applicants are selected from a national pool of highly qualified individuals who expect to complete their thesis research over the course of the next year and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or be currently enrolled in a U.S. graduate institution. The UMMS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs sponsors and manages the logistics of their visit.
Applications for the event can be found at https://postdocpreview.smapply.io/.
Deadline: August 5, 2019.
Please contact postdocoffice@med.umich.edu with questions.
The Fellows of the Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Grant will host the 2019 Chemistry-Biology Interface Summer Retreat on Friday, July 26th, at the University of the Sciences. The symposium will take place from 9:30am – 5:15pm, and will include breakfast, lunch, and a reception during the afternoon poster session. They are currently accepting abstract submissions for short (20 min) oral presentations as well as poster presentations from graduate students and postdocs. Talks and posters may cover any topic within Chemistry and Biology.
The keynote speakers this year are Martin Wuhr from Princeton, Daniel Hebert from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Ralph Kleiner from Princeton.
Please register using the following link: https://forms.gle/f6atE2q3ncyP2PsKA
You can visit the CBI website (https://www.med.upenn.edu/cbit32/) for information on past symposia.
Please also mark your calendars for the CBI Fall Symposium, scheduled for Friday November 15th, 2019.
