January 16 - 19, 2024 | Vol. 9, Issue 49
In this issue:
- ISO Tax Town Hall
- Scientist Mentoring Diversity Program Session
- Funding opportunities
Graduate Women in Science: More than one path: The role of plasticity in my research and academic identity
Thursday, January 18 | 3-4pm | Adolph Lower Auditorium 1-7619
Floria Mora-Kepfer Uy, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology and Academic Director for the ROC Galapagos Program joins us for the fourth meeting of GWIS for 2023-2024. She'll discuss the role of plasticity in her research and academic identity.
NIH Fellowship Info Sessions: "Fellowship on the Fifteens" Presented by Dr. Elaine Smolock
Tuesday, January 16 | 12-1:30pm | 1-9545 Natapow Conference Room
Elaine Smolock, Director of Writing Services and Grant Development in myHub will present fundamental information about how to apply, prepare, and plan to write an NIH Fellowship. This seminar is intended for predoc and postdoc fellows who are interested in learning about NIH Fellowships. Coffee and Snacks will be provided.
Information about F-clubs will also be provided at these sessions.
Tax Town Hall with International Services Office (ISO)
Friday, January 19 | 2-3pm | ISO, 40 Celebration Drive, Suite 1.100 or Zoom
Join ISO to learn more about the United States tax filing obligations for international students, scholars, and employees at the University of Rochester. We will also discuss resources available to help you through the process. Refreshments will be served. Register here.
Leadership and Management for Scientists
Spring 2024 | Tuesdays 2-3:40pm | Starts Jan. 23, 2024, Ends April 30, 2024
This course is designed for graduate students and postdocs who wish to enhance their leadership and management skills. Sessions cover topics from building your support network and negotiating to strategic planning and managing people. The course is led by Eric Vaughn, M.Ed., myHub's director of career services. Details and registration here.
"The course facilitates networking, offers unique tools, and instills confidence, resulting in personal and academic growth, overcoming imposter syndrome, and leaving participants feeling empowered and belonging."
- Gayathri Guru Murthy, MS, PhD candidate, Translational Biomedical Science
Improve Your Grant Writing Skills with F-Club
myHub will again host an “F-Club”, which will serve as a peer writing support group for individuals interested in writing applications for F awards. Applicants will have the opportunity to improve their grant writing skills via peer review with oversight by the Director of Writing Services and Training Grant Development, Dr. Elaine Smolock.
NEW for this cohort, the writing club will be accompanied by Grant Writing Modules that have been developed in partnership with Archer Careers. This initiative is intended to provide self-guided materials to improve aspects of grant writing and better prepare you to successfully apply for NIH fellowships.
The club will meet on Thursdays and begin Feb. 8 and run through March 19, 2024. If you would like to participate, please complete this short survey by January 31.
Scientist Mentoring Diversity Program Info Session
Monday, January 29 | 11:30am-1:30pm | CEL 2-7536
Come and learn about SMDP Biotech and SMDP MedTech Programs from SMD alum Raven Osborn, PhD, Research Advisor, Translational Pathology Bioinformatics, Eli Lilly and Company. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here. More details on the event here.
Apply to Support Health Sciences Research Using High-Performance Computational Resources
Applications are requested to support laboratory staff that will accelerate research in computational biology and health, and to take advantage of the high-performance computational resources of the University.
Funds are available to support laboratory staff for short-term, early-phase work necessary to allow investigators to translate their ideas into computer code or models, and to get new biocomputational/health-related scientific projects up and running in several areas. Full details here.
Applications are due Friday, February 9, 2024. Send materials directly to Ben Miller, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
SMD Well-Being Needs Survey
What wellness topics or initiatives do SMD trainees care the most about? If you haven't yet, please take a brief survey to give your feedback and help guide Learner Life/Wellness activities.
14-Day Guided Meditation
Embrace imperfection with this 14-day guided meditation journey with plenty of advice and grace for meditation practices that aren't perfect.
Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities |
Jane Coffin Childs - Fund for Medical Research
Amount: $216,000 stipend over 3 years + additional allowances
Due: February 1, 2024
New postdoctoral fellowship grant opportunity from the Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research. The purpose of this organization is to support fundamental scientific research that advances understanding of the causes, treatments, and cures for human disease. 25-30 postdoc fellows are funded each year. Eligibility info and application here.
Latest Jobs
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- Research Scientist II, New York State Department of Health/Health Research
- Administrative Postdoc at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Department of Psychiatry Postdoctoral Fellowship in Suicide Prevention Research
- Polymer Chemist I Position at Battelle
- NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award
- ORISE Fellowship Opportunities at 20+ Federal Agencies
| Social Media Spotlight |
This week's social media spotlight comes from Raven Osborn, PhD, July 2023 graduate of our Translational Biomedical Science program.
Accommodations
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