Event Description

Deans Millonig and Alder will present an overview of programs and world class resources available to Rutgers graduate students including an active career exploration and development program called iJOBS.

Current PhD and MD/PhD students will have a panel discussion so you can have your questions answered and learn about programs in:

• Molecular Biosciences (Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Physiology, and Integrative Biology)
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroscience
• Nursing
• Toxicology
• Exposure Science
• Public Health

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If you are considering applying for a pre-doctoral fellowship this year or next, you should attend this event!
The workshop will include presentations by:

• GradFund on how to use their resources at Rutgers for identifying fellowship opportunities and applying for them.
• A faculty member who serves on NIH study section and reviews fellowship applications with pointers on what reviewers are looking for.
• A panel of graduate students and their mentors who have successfully obtained funding in the past few years from various organizations.

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Event Description

The NIH is requiring faculty to be trained in how to mentor PhD students and Postdocs. We are therefore offering these workshops for faculty in the biological sciences with new case studies each time. This will make our programs more competitive for training grants and fellowships. All faculty are invited and junior faculty are strongly encouraged to attend.

Topics and interactive case studies led by Janet Alder will include: Principles of effective mentoring; Academic resources offered in biomedical sciences at Rutgers; Managing trainee projects; Funding opportunities (e.g. internal and external sources); Professional development for trainees (e.g. Individual Developmental Plans, career advising); Handling trainee issues (e.g. identifying mental health issues, avoiding bias, and improving communication)

Lunch will be served

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iJOBS Workshop: Project Management 

Are you wondering what project management (PM) is all about and how it fits into life science industry department roles that you may pursue as a career? Come to this workshop

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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) connects talented and diverse graduate college students, postdocs, and faculty to programs at a variety of research facilities, including those managed by federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These mentor-led, learning-based internship and fellowship experiences are key to the recruitment and preparation of the next generation of our STEM workforce.  Join thousands of others who have found a best-in-class paid STEM, policy, or technical research opportunity at 20+ federal agencies and open the door to your STEM career in government, industry, or academia!

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Event Description

Come in person to meet several Merck PhD level employees representing the following groups: Bioanalytical, ADME, Toxicology Safety, and Pharmacometrics. They will each give a background on their area and talk about their own career paths. Then we will have round table discussions with lunch served where you can network and ask questions.  Next we will hear about some open positions and the skill sets most in demand. Finally, the Merck scientists that include hiring managers will review resumes in small groups so bring a hard copy of your resume! 

IN PERSON ONLY 

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Event Description

We are excited to invite current graduate students, postdocs, alumni, industry professionals, and faculty to attend our annual iJOBS symposium. Our keynote speaker, Brandon Higgs, PhD who is the VP and Head of Translational Data Sciences at Genmab will talk about “Artificial Intelligence in Drug Development and the Impact on the Future Workforce”.

We will also have a professional development program by Supreet Bains-Sharma on working in teams and how your leadership style and ability to give and receive feedback is critical to your success in any career path.

You will hear an update of iJOBS activities and outcomes followed by our current Phase 3 trainees sharing about their iJOBS shadowing experiences and coursework. 

Finally, there will be a networking lunch and an opportunity for industry professionals to share their advice with current trainees.

IN PERSON ONLY

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Event Description

Scientists play an important role in protecting intellectual property and filing patent briefs. Patent specialists are scientists who work with lawyers to advise on patent applications. Patent lawyers are often scientists who have gone on to attend law school. Come hear from several panelists who have chosen this exciting career path.

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