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Funding, Grant and Travel Award Opportunities
Rising Black Scientists Award Applications Open
Cell Signaling Technology and the Elsevier Foundation are seeking Black aspiring graduate student and postdoctoral scholar scientists or active researchers at American institutions within the United States to apply for the Rising Black Scientists Award to provide funds to support professional development. Winners will receive $10,000 award, $500 in travel funds, and complementary registration for an Elsevier conference of their choice that occurs within 2 years of the award announcement. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are eligible to apply. Full details here.
Health and Wellness
Self-Defense Workshops for Graduate Student Women
Are you a graduate student woman and wants to learn self-defense? Join Rachel and Dina, two certified pink-belt Gracie Women Empowered instructors, for free self-defense seminars on December 3 from 5:00-6:30pm. This seminar will cover the psychological and physical aspects of self-defense by teaching beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques in a fun and collaborative training environment. No previous martial arts experience is required. Held by the Graduate Student Wellness Committee. Open to all graduate student women. Registration is required.
University Health Services - Graduate Student Well-Being Programming
Trainee Involvement Opportunities
Position Opening at The Center for Lifespan Psychology of The MPI for Human Development
Dr. Ulman Lindenberger is currently looking for someone who would like to start working as a principal investigator at the Center for Lifespan Psychology of the MPI for Human Development in Spring 2023. The successful applicant will lead a project investigating the sequential progression and mechanisms of brain plasticity in humans. For details, please see the attached ad.
Request for Applications to Support Health Sciences Research Using High Performance Computational Resources
Applications are requested to support laboratory staff that will accelerate the research in computational biology and health, and to take advantage of the high-performance computational resources of the University. Applications are due Friday, December 2, 2022. Send application material to: Ben Miller (Benjamin_miller@urmc.rochester.edu). For more information, click here.
IND 439 Leadership & Management for Scientists - Spring 2023
Starts on January 12, 2023 and Ends on April 20, 2023 (Thursdays - 2:00 pm-3:40 pm). Registration is open. This spring 1 credit-hour course is directed by Eric Vaughn, myHub URBEST Career Services Director. IND439 is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists who wish to enhance their leadership and management skills. More info here.
International Students and Scholars Advisory Board (ISSAB)
The International Student and Scholar Advisory Board is looking for leaders to:
Provide feedback to ISO on policies and practices.
- Facilitate communication between ISO and the University’s international community.
- Identify issues across the University that impact the international population.
- Develop programs that create opportunities for networking and engagement.
Interested students should be:
- Currently registered University of Rochester students for 2022-2023 academic year
- Available in Rochester for in-person meetings and events as needed
- Able to commit to 1-5 hours of involvement per month from September
If you are interested in joining ISSAB, or learning more about the work that ISSAB does, please contact Nate Bloemke at nbloemke@ur.rochester.edu.
Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities
Assistant Director of Research Position in the Department of Surgery @ URMC
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Relevant Reads & Podcasts
Navigating the Crossroads
InsideHigherEd.com Carpe Careers: By Dinuka Gunaratne, November 22, 2022
Dinuka Gunaratne explores why making certain career decisions can seem so insurmountable and offers advice for how to do so most successfully.
Accommodations
The University of Rochester is committed to providing inclusive experiences and equal access to programs and services. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact Jen Prosceo. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
OTE Submission Information
Submissions for the weekly Monday edition of OTE are due by Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please submit materials to myHub@urmc.rochester.edu.
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