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NEW! Career Path Alumni Video

Posted on February 12, 2020
by Rebecca Lopez
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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. Aaron Steiner, Assistant Professor at Pace University, shares insights on teaching at a Primarily Undergraduate University.

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NEW! Career Path Alumni Video

Posted on January 31, 2020
by Rebecca Lopez
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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.

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NEW! Career Path Alumni Videos

Posted on January 24, 2020
by Rebecca Lopez
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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.

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NEW! Career Path Alumni Videos

Posted on March 18, 2019
by Rebecca Lopez
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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. Aaron Gitler, Professor at Stanford University, and Josh Friedman, Director and Lead at Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., share insights on their respective fields of academic and industry research. 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.

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ASBMB Advice and How-Tos

Posted on January 15, 2019
by Rebecca Lopez
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The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) careers blog includes a useful section titled, “Advice and How-Tos.” Topics of discussion range from the uses for social media in science to how to dress for different professional occasions.

See the complete list of career insights here.

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ASBMB Webinars

Posted on January 7, 2019
by Rebecca Lopez
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The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) provides a list of archived webinars. They are each complimentary and include recordings and slides.

The career development topics are diverse, including an inside-look at faculty search committees, advice on job hunting and compensation negotiation, insights to improve interview skills, and more.

View archived webinars here.

Online Resources, Webinars

iBiology: Job Hunting in Industry

Posted on January 2, 2019
by Rebecca Lopez
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iBiology has posted a series of four talks on effectively searching for industry scientist positions. See the following overview:

“Job hunting in industry might seem like a mysterious or overwhelming task, but there are specific skills you can learn to make the process approachable and successful. In a series of four talks, Bill Lindstaedt, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services (CAIPS) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), will show you how to effectively search, apply, interview and negotiate for industry scientist positions. In part 1, Lindstaedt covers how to set yourself up for success in the job search, including how to find out about biotech and pharma companies and how to set up informational interviews with industry professionals. In part 2, he describes how to write a winning resume, and how to effectively find out about and apply to industry scientist positions. In part 3, he teaches key interviewing skills so you will excel at the interview process. And, in conclusion, in part 4, he provides tips for how to successfully negotiate your industry scientist job offer.” (Via iBiology)

Watch the professional development talks here.

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New NIH Peer Review Videos for Applicants

Posted on December 4, 2018
by Rebecca Lopez
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The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) has released two new peer review videos for applicants. The first, “What Happens to Your NIH Grant Application,” gives viewers insight into the review process. The second video, “Top 10 Peer Review Q&As for NIH Applicants,” features 10 experts from CSR as they address frequently asked questions.

Read more here.

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iBiology: “Getting Involved in Science Policy”

Posted on September 18, 2018
by Rebecca Lopez
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iBiology has compiled a series of talks about science policy. The videos cover a variety of topics, including publications, science education, and more.

Online Resources

Business Concepts for Biomedical Scientists: Strategic Toolkits

Posted on September 5, 2018
by Rebecca Lopez
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iBiology has posted the second installment in their video series on business concepts for biomedical scientists. The video provides an overview of tools used to develop and assess strategy. The series as a whole equips participants to perform analyses to evaluate an operating environment (including competitors, stakeholders, and other factors) and discusses how to set, generate, and prioritize a scientific enterprise’s goals.

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