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Dec. 12 - 16, 2022 | Vol. 8, Issue 50

This Week's Events

Dean's Lecture Series - Lynne E Maquat, PhD

Monday, December 12 | 4pm | Case Method Room (1-9576) or Zoom

"Nonsense-mediated mRNA Decay and Human Disease"

Welcome by Mark Taubman, M.D. | Introduction by Jeff Hayes, Ph.D.

Reception will follow the talk at Forbes Mezzanine, 1-9580 

Zoom Link

SMD Grad Student & Postdoc Philosophy Meeting

Thursday, December 15 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Sarah Flaum Atrium

This networking opportunity with fellow SMD trainees will feature a DJ and photo booth! Join us for refreshments and drinks!

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Happening Now

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

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
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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.

Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities

Assistant Director of Research Position in the Department of Surgery @ URMC

More jobs listed on Handshake

Relevant Reads & Podcasts

Filling in the Gaps in Grad Student Career Readiness 

InsideHigherEd.com Carpe Careers: By Baron Haber, Shawn Warner, and Arica Lubin, December 5, 2022 

Universities offer support for attending conferences or visiting archives, but it’s harder for trainees to find funding for professional development opportunities that lie outside academic research, write Baron Haber, Shawn Warner and Arica Lubin.

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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