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ND POSTDOC NEWSLETTERJanuary 24, 2017
In This Issue
Important ResourcesOne-on-One ConsultationsNational PostdoctoralAssociationSpotlight Jobs of the WeekPositive ProductivityPointsGPS for Mind, Body &SoulPostdoc CornerCareer ServicesEvents and WorkshopsFunding OpportunitiesProfessional DevelopmentPhD Humor
Quick LinksND Postdoc WebsiteND ResourcesCommunity LinksJob Search SitesND Human ResourcesParking Shuttle ScheduleFaculty-Staff ClassifiedsOne Button Studio
Important Resources
Tax Season Info
Postdoc Corner
The New Face of U.S. Science
By Kearney Gunsalus, Misty Heggeness, Gary McDowell and Jose Pacasfor Nature
Gary McDowell, MistyHeggeness and colleaguespresent census data showinghow the biomedical workforce isfundamentally different to those ofpast generations - academiashould study the trends, andadapt.
Click here to read the full article.
How We Need to Improve Postdoctoral Education
by David Silbersweig for Inside Higher Ed
If higher education is underappreciatedand under threat, then highesteducation -- postdoctoral fellowships --may be even more so. Someobservers have suggested that toomany people are pursuing suchadvanced training without clearlyrelated direction or the potential for jobplacements. But while some aspects ofpostdoctoral education may needadjusting, our country must appreciatethe value of highest education and domore to ensure that it flourishes.
Click here to read the full article.
The ND Postdoc Newsletter wants to share your research orarticle you have written with the ND Postdoc Community. Ifyou would like to submit an article for the newsletter, pleaseemail Valli Sarveswaran.
Career Services
How to Shorten a CV
Notre Dame/Saint Mary's CollegeTax Assistance Program (TAP)This service is free for those whomade an annualized income of$45,000 or below during the 2016 taxperiod. For international visitors,appointments will be offered Mondaysthrough Thursdays from 2/20 through4/13. For US citizens, noappointments are necessary.Visit https://tap.nd.edu/ for moreinformation.
Beware - even if you didn't receive apay check from Notre Dame or othersources regarding your appointment,you still may be expected to submit adocument to IRS.
One-on-One Consultations
Do you need assistance with careerservices, finding funding, developingan IDP or have questions but don'tknow whom to ask or where to go?Click here to schedule a one-on-oneconsultation with Valli Sarveswaran.
International Postdocs
By Karen Kelsky for The Professor Is In
Frustrated by academic job application instructions limiting CVs to 2-3pages in length, a recent Ph.D. applying for both postdocsand regular facultyappointmentsasks Karen Kelskyof The Professor IsIn: as a juniorscholar, how do Ishorten my CV?
Click here to readKelsky's advice.
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Authenticity and the Job Interview
By Nicole Matos for Vitae: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Of all the searches I haveserved on and all the jobseekers I have vetted -as a community-collegeprofessor and as a careercoach - there is oneinterview that stands outwith excruciating clarity.It's the one in which thecandidate turned out to be lying.
The applicant had impressed us with his credentials, his warmth andhumor, and his seemingly innate understanding of community-collegestudents. Although he now lived in a different state, he revealed that he hadactually attended our college many years ago, and told convincing stories ofhis experiences and academic triumphs throughout his freshman year here.
Charmed by the connection, and serious enough about his candidacy to pullhis transcripts, imagine our shock and genuine dismay to find that hisdetailed anecdotes turned out to be fiction. He had, indeed, attended ourcollege - but not for the full year and not with the 4.0 average he hadclaimed. In fact, he'd had no academic success on our campus; he hadwithdrawn from all of his classes during his first semester.
Click here to read the full article by Matos.
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Events and Workshops
Foundations of Teaching This four-part series will introduceand develop the fundamental skills ofeffective teaching, includingcommunicating expectations,facilitating a class, grading, andteaching critical thinking skills. Thiswill give first-time and early TAs asolid foundation for successfulteaching in graduate school andbeyond.
Date: Thursdays; January 19, 26, February 2 & 9Time: 9:30 to 10:45 am
Free ESL Classes forStaffJ1 Scholar InformationLiving in the United StatesUpcoming EventsESL Classes for SpousesTemporary ProtectedStatusTax Assistance ProgramLast Payment Process
ND Calendar & Events
For a full listing of events on the NotreDame campus for this week clickhere. back to top
Academic iNDex
A secure, easily accessible,online repository for youracademic and professionalinformationAn index of your publications,presentations, grants, workhistory, and other academicachievementsA resource for identifyingscholars eligible for specificgrant and fellowshipopportunitiesA tool to quickly createpersonalized CVs, resume,lists of publication orpresentations, and more
For more information about AcademiciNDex and how to use it, click here.
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For more information and registration, click here.
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Fireside Chat on Leadership and Innovation The Office of the Provost and theGraduate School will present anevening with entrepreneur andbusiness leader Celeste Volz Fordand Four Star Air Force GeneralEllen Pawlikowski.
The talk will revolve aroundreflections on each individual's pathto their current role, early influencesand decision making at criticalpersonal and career junctures,reflections on mentors and partnersalong the way, aspirations andadvice for audience members asthey navigate their way.
January 26, 2017Program: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.Reception: 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Hesburgh, Joyce, CarmichaelRooms in the Morris Inn
Please register here. All postdocs are welcome to attend.
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Leveraging Cancer Genomics for Target Discovery andChemical Biology Presented byHaian Fu, PhDProfessor and DirectorEmory Chemical Biology DiscoveryCenterDepartments of Pharmacology, andHematology & Medical OncologyAssociate Dean for Innovation &International StrategiesEmory University School of MedicineAtlanta
When: 12 to 1 p.m., January 27,2017Where: Walther Hall (R-3) Room 303/305
If you are not able to attend in person, this session will be available vialivestream.
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World on Tap
National PostdoctoralAssociation (NPA)
The NPA is a member-drivenorganization that provides a unique,national voice for postdoctoralscholars. Since 2003, they havetaken on the ambitious agenda toenhance the quality of thepostdoctoral experience in the US.They have assumed a leadershiprole in addressing the many issuesconfronting the postdoctoralcommunity that are national in scopeand requiring action beyond the locallevel.
The University of Notre Dameis a sustaining member of theNPA.ND Postdocs can join the NPAfor free.Learn about the benefits of aNPA membership here.
For more information about the NPAand to become a member, click here.
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Versatile PhD - Humanities &Social Sciences
Discover interesting careerpaths as an alternative to thefaculty trackJoin a large community ofpost-academics to consultabout your situation and theversatility of your PhD, MA, orpostdoctoral appointmentRead job listings appropriatefor postdocsNetwork with successful post-academic PhDs nationwide
All postdocs are invited to TheWorld on Tap, a social at Rohr'sheld every first Wednesday of themonth. Free appetizers will beserved, and the first 50 attendeeswill receive a free drink ticketvalued up to $6. Please bring avalid photo ID to this event.
Date: February 1, 2017Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Rohr's at theMorris Inn (map)
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The Harper Cancer Research Institute's 6th AnnualResearch Day
Monday, April 10, 2017
7:30am - 9:00amRegistration - The MorrisInn, Pre-function Area9:00am - 1:00pm PosterSession - The Morris Inn,Ballroom1:00pm - 3:00pm Traineepresentations - The MorrisInn, Formal Dining Rooms3:00pm - 4:00pm Facultypresentations - The MorrisInn, Ballroom4:00pm - 5:00pm Career Panel- The Morris Inn, Ballroom5:00pm - 6:00pm Keynote: by Dr. Otis Brawley, Chief MedicalOfficer of the American Cancer Society6:10pm - 8pm Reception
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Funding Opportunties
2017-2018 Whitaker International Fellows and ScholarsProgramWhitaker International program,an enriching opportunity for recentU.S. graduates in the field ofbiomedical engineering orbioengineering to receive a grantto fund research projects or studyprograms abroad.
Deadline: January 24, 2017
Click here to learn about Whitaker International ProgramClick here to apply for the 2017-18 Whitaker International Fellows andScholars Program back to top
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science FellowshipProgram
For more information about VersatilePhD and how to use it, click here.
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Spotlight Jobs of the Week
Engineering
Research ScientistBiomedical Engineering Fellow
Humanities
Lecturer-Civic Engagement &Service Learning (UMassAmherst)Kenneth P. Dietrich School ofArts and SciencesPostdoctoral Fellowship
Business
Professorship in Business andManagementTenure-Track AssistantProfessorship in Marketing
Science
Tenure-Track AssistantProfessorships, CSU-NorthridgePostdoctoral ScholarFellowship, University ofChicago
Social Science
Social Scientist at the RANDCorporationFederal Health ResearchMethodologist
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Positive Productivity Points
The L'Oréal USA For Women inScience fellowship programawards five women postdoctoralscientists annually with grants of$60,000 each for theircontributions in Science,Technology, Engineering andMath (STEM) fields andcommitment to serving as rolemodels for younger generations.The program is the U.S.component of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in ScienceInternational Fellowships program.Celebrating its thirteenth year inthe U.S., the For Women inScience program has awarded 65postdoctoral women scientistsover $3 million in grants. Applications are open and due by February 3, 2017. The application and more information about the L'Oréal USA For Women inScience program can be found here. back to top
Research Day T-Shirt Design Contest
Deadline: February 13, 2017
The Harper Cancer ResearchInstitute wants your designs fortheir annual Research Day t-shirt.They're getting an early start thisyear so you can harness yourcreativity over break. Thewinning designer will receive a$200 VISA gift card and braggingrights. Multiple entries from oneperson are welcome. For the fulllist of contest rules, please emailAngela Cavalieri [email protected]. back to top
2016-17 Indiana CTSI Postdoc Challenge
Grant funding to use CTSI-Designated Core Facilities
Postdoctoral research associatesfrom the University of Notre Dameare encouraged to submit applications that clearly articulate theirtranslational strategy (ie: from lab bench to bed side) and how this strategycan be advanced through the use of technologies offered by a core facility(www.indianactsi.org/servicecores). Applicants must make contact with andrequest a Letter of Support from the Core Facility Manager(s) to confirm thatthe proposed project can be accomplished in their core facility. Awardeeswill be expected to develop and manage a project budget that aligns withthe translational strategy. A six-month and a final progress report will berequired over the 1-year project period. If you are interested in participating,you must discuss your proposal with your advisor prior to beginning theapplication process to ensure your participation will be approved.
Application: A link to the application can be found here. A letter of support
In Your Own Time: Productivity Tipsfor the Postdoctoral Scholar
By Deborah Thorpe for The ScribeUnbound
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GPS for Mind, Body & Soul
How to Start Working Out When YouDon't Like to Exercise
By Darya Rose, Ph.D. for SummerTomato
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Social Media
ND Postdoc Facebook Group
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from the applicant's advisor is necessary for participation in thischallenge. Applications are due by Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 5:00pmEDT. Awardees will be announced in April 2017. Questions can bedirected to Wendy Field at [email protected].
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Fellowships in Energy Research for Postdocs
ND Energy offers competitivefellowships for undergraduate andgraduate students andpostdoctoral research associatesto conduct energy-relatedresearch at Notre Dame. Thesefellowships support newadvancements in energytechnologies, while broadeningthe educational experiences for students and postdocs receiving theseawards. If you are interested in energy-related research and would like toapply for a postdoc fellowship, please click on the appropriate link below.For Postdocs, the applications will be accepted year round.
Click here for the ND Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship Program applicationguidelines.
Information is also available via the Funding Opportunities Webpage withan ND Net ID and Password required. If you have questions or would likeadditional information, please contact Barbara Villarosa (574-631-4776). back to top
Professional Development
Graduate SchoolProfessionalDevelopment Programs All postdocs may takeprofessional developmentprograms from the GraduateSchool.
For more information onprogramming or to register, please click here. back to top
Workshops from the Writing Center Use Writing to Teach CriticalThinking
Want to transform your students intoactive learners, engage them insolving disciplinary problems, andfoster their critical thinking?Research shows that one of the bestways to achieve these goals is tointegrate writing assignments intoyour classes. The University WritingCenter is pleased to offerconsultations with instructors whowant help designing and integratingwriting assignments. We welcome instructors from every discipline,especially STEM subjects. Email [email protected] with the subject"Teaching Consultation" to set up a meeting!
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Workshops from the Kaneb Center Are you interested in learning moreabout discipline-specific teachingand learning in the universitysetting? The university offersworkshops on university teachingand learning in various fields throughthe Kaneb Center! Consider enrollingin one of the workshops.
For workshop descriptions, click here. back to top
Workshops from theNCFDD The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity is anindependent professional development, training and mentoring community ofover 71,000 graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members. TheNCDFF is 100% dedicated to supporting academics in making successfultransitions throughout their careers. They offer on-campus workshops,professional development training, and intensive mentoring programs.
The University of Notre Dame is an institutional member of the NCFDD.Through Notre Dame's membership, ND Postdocs may claim anInstitutional Sub-account Membership at no cost and enjoy all the benefits ofa NCFDD Individual Membership. Register here to join NCFDD.
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Hesburgh Libraries Workshops The Hesburgh Libraries and Center forDigital Scholarship workshops are offered toall ND Postdocs. Hesburgh Libraries Workshops
Register: http://library.nd.edu/about/workshops.shtmlClick here for this week's list of workshops.
Most of the CDS workshops take place in the CDS Classroom (Room129), Hesburgh Library 1st Floor Northeast.
Multimedia and Library Technologies
Tuesday, January 31stHesburgh Library 5PM - 6PM
Who Said That? Citation Management
Tuesday, February 21st228 Coleman Morse - Learning Resource Center 5PM - 6PM
Finding and Using Images
Tuesday, March 21st228 Coleman Morse - Learning Resource Center 5PM - 6PM
CDS Workshop Information and Registration: library.nd.edu/cds/workshops
Library Workshop Calendar: nd.libcal.com/calendar/allworkshopsQuestions? [email protected]
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English for Academic PurposesWorkshops The Center for the Study of Languages andCultures' English for Academic Purposes program offers workshops that areopen to all ND Postdocs. More information: https://cslc.nd.edu/programs/eap/workshops/Registration: https://gradconnect.nd.edu/portal/prof-dev-eventsQuestions? Contact Lisa Joy Oglesbee back to top
PhD Humor
Courtesy of PhDcomics.com
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the media, articles, and comments included in this newsletter are solely the views andexpressions of the original sources' authors and contributors, and do not necessarily represent those of the University of Notre
Dame, The Graduate School, or the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars.
