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iBiology: Job Hunting in Industry

January 2, 2019 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Online Resources Tagged With: Professional Skills: Informational Interviews, Professional Skills: Negotiation, Science: Working Life, Video

New NIH Peer Review Videos for Applicants

December 4, 2018 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Online Resources Tagged With: National Institutes of Health, Video

iBiology: “Getting Involved in Science Policy”

September 18, 2018 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

iBiology has compiled a series of talks about science policy. The videos cover a variety of topics, including publications, science education, and more.

Filed Under: Online Resources Tagged With: Career: Policy, Video

Business Concepts for Biomedical Scientists: Strategic Toolkits

September 5, 2018 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Online Resources Tagged With: Career: Entrepreneurship, Career: Financial/market analysis, Video

Video Series: Career Exploration Videos

September 5, 2018 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

In this iBiology career exploration series, scientists share their backgrounds and experiences in a variety of fields, including education, industry, and government. If you are thinking of a career in science education, you may enjoy this video featuring Drs. Alvarez, Eckdahl and Fowlks. They have each found opportunities to pass on their passion for biology by teaching at the undergraduate level. In this video, they share stories about the events that sparked their interest in biology and speak about their respective career paths.

Alternatively, those that enjoy engaging with different audiences and find themselves talking non-stop about their scientific passions may relate to Dr. Debra Cooper’s story of her transition to a career in science policy. A policy consultant in the California State Senate Office of Research, Cooper advocates for the application of scientific research in society. In her feature, she shares her own career path and provides an overview of other potential roles in the field. iBiology also features Jon Lorsch, Director of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) in this video about careers in scientific public service. Lorsch provides an overview of the type of investigator-initiated research funded by NIGM and describes the fulfillment he has found working in administration and leadership. The BGS Career Development blog will be updated regularly as new videos are added to the series.

Filed Under: Online Resources Tagged With: Career: Policy, Career: Public health, Career: Publishing, Career: Regulatory affairs, Career: Research (government), Career: Science writing, Video

Video Series: Professional Development

September 4, 2018 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

iBiology offers a wide variety of professional development videos, a valuable resource to guide students’ career exploration and advancement. In this brief feature, Dr. Mónica Feliú-Mójer provides a crash course on key networking techniques. Feliú-Mójer defines networking broadly, as an opportunity to build connections and relationships, while also providing practical strategies such as preparing an elevator pitch and leveraging online platforms. She emphasizes that networking is for everyone, extrovert or not, and a crucial way to advance your career.

In another video, Jessica Tashker, Associate Director in the Market Analysis and Strategy group at Genentech, and Girish Aakalu, Vice President and Head of Global Scientific Affairs & Scientific Intelligence at Ipsen, give an overview of strategic collaborations. Students are encouraged to explore the existing videos in the series, and the BGS Career Development blog will be updated regularly as new videos are published.

Filed Under: Online Resources Tagged With: Competency: Communication, Networking, Professional Skills: Diplomacy, Professional Skills: Negotiation, Video

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