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iJOBS Workshop: How can a PhD prepare you to start and run a company?

 

Learn from Garry Cooper, PhD founder of Rheaply how he has capitalized on the transferrable skills he obtained in graduate school to become an entrepreneur. 

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Deans Millonig and Alder will present an overview of programs and world class resources available to Rutgers graduate students including iJOBS. Current PhD & MD/PhD students will have a panel discussion so you can learn about programs in: Molecular Biosciences, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Toxicology, Exposure Science, Public Health 

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In this session presented by Claudia Campbell-Matland, PMP, Chairperson of PMINJ (Project Management Institute NJ Chapter) Life Sciences team, you will learn the concepts of PM process and techniques - focusing on project integration, risk management, and stakeholder engagement and communications. Click here to view the speaker bios and here for the presentation slides.

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Join us to hear Keynote speaker Greg Erman, participate in speed networking, and get an update on iJOBS activities. Click here to view the presentation slides.

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A Contract Research Organization (CRO) is a great place for a fresh PhD to land their first job. More and more pharmaceutical companies are outsourcing parts of their projects to these CROs so it is a growing industry. Come meet PhD-level panelists from Evotech, Target Health, WuXi AppTec. and Frontage Laboratories. Click here to view the speaker bios.
 

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Hear from a panel of iJOBS alumni who are all working in this area at different agencies about how they landed their first job and then do a practice exercise based on a clinical study that you might be required to do as part of a job application. Click here to view the speaker bios.

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Eddie Perez is a Rutgers alum who has climbed the ladder of success at the startup Signum Biosciences. Eddie will share his journey and advice on how to advance your career in biotech. Signum Biosciences is focused on the discovery and development of innovative products to address major consumer and medical needs. Click here to view the speaker bios.

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Data Carpentry workshops are for any researcher who has data they want to analyze, and no prior computational experience is required. This hands-on workshop teaches basic concepts, skills, and tools for working more effectively with data. 

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Are you considering a postdoc in the industry? Come meet iJOBS alumni who are doing postdocs at BMS, Merck, and Regeneron to learn about what they applied for and landed their position. You will also learn the benefits of an industry postdoctoral position and what the panelists are planning for their next steps. Click here to view the speaker bios.

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Srikant Iyer, PhD from the NYAS Leadership program will help graduate students and postdocs understand how to use their time in lab to gain leadership skills that will help you become a better leader in your career. Leadership is a soft skill that many employers are looking for and being an inclusive leader will help you gain the support and trust of a diverse group of people. Click here to view the speaker bios and here for the presentation slides.