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Your PhD can take you in many different directions, some of which you may have not even considered!  Come meet (in person only) a panel of Rutgers graduate school alumni to learn how they each took skills obtained in their PhD program and apply them in science-related careers including medical science liaison, non-profit, clinical trials, medical education, science writing, business development and medical director.

IN PERSON ONLY: 675 Hoes Lane West, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Research Tower, Deans Conference Room 102, Piscataway, NJ

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iJOBS has been invited to participate in The Science to Medicine Forum at Regeneron. The event offers NY metropolitan area academic institutions an opportunity to bring a group of trainees to visit Regeneron for a day of invigorating scientific exchange, and to hear more about Regeneron’s environment and programs. Here are some relevant FAQs. Q: Can attendees submit abstracts to share their data?A: Yes. All attendees are welcome to submit abstracts but if we get more submissions than we can accommodate, we will review the abstracts and invite some of the submitters to either give oral presentations or bring a poster.Q: What will the day consist of?A: In addition to scientific talks and posters from participants, there will be opportunities to tour Regeneron’s laboratories, gather information about jobs and fellowships at Regeneron, and interact with Regeneron scientists and postdoctoral fellows.

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This free workshop will be presented by the Financial Planning Association of New Jersey to educate graduate students on budgeting, cash flow, and debt. We know that living on a stipend while in graduate school can be challenging and many of you also have families to support. The skills you gain in this workshop will help you navigate your financial situation.

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Learn about research at Bristol-Myers Squibb and how they perform hit identification, lead optimization, ADME profiling, in vitro drug safety assessment and biomarker profiling to generate novel chemical matter and drive iterative lead optimization.  Then tour the facility at BMS in Lawrenceville where this research is taking place and meet the scientists who are involved in the studies.  Bristol-Myers Squibb is a differentiated company, led by their unique BioPharma strategy that leverages the reach and resources of a major pharma company paired with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm.
 

IN PERSON ONLY: 3551 Lawrenceville Rd, Princeton, NJ

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Visual abstracts are becoming increasingly prevalent in publications, social media, and conferences.  It is critical to convey the essence of your research findings in a simple but compelling way. In this one-hour webinar, learn actionable tips and techniques including how to:

- Going from idea sketch to publication-ready
- How to simplify a 'cluttered' figure
- Quickly communicate your main idea, visually - Choosing a professional color palette
- Spacing and alignment tricks

 

 

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IPG Health is one of the largest science communications companies in the area and hires many PhD level scientists to help create content for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They also provide a range of services including strategic consulting and healthcare marketing.  Come hear from employees who have made the transition to medical writing and marketing which is the fastest growing field for fresh graduates and postdocs.  They are a collective of over 45 agencies and 6,000+ people across six continents driven by a healthy obsession with creating novel marketing solutions.

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Come learn about careers at the large pharma company Novartis at their beautiful facility in East Hanover.  We will hear from a representative of their Talent Acquisition team and have a keynote address on life in pharma and how to transition from academia to industry. There will also be a panel of PhD level employees with various roles at Novartis so you can see how your interests can be met in different career paths. 743 million lives are touched by Novartis products.  Novartis has now entered an exciting era in health and biomedical innovation. Powered by their incredible colleagues, supported by flexible-hybrid working model, new AI powered learning, personal growth and career platform and a refreshed commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion, Novartis is well-poised to help lead this transformative moment for the pharmaceutical industry. 

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Whether you are writing a grant application, manuscript or presentation, you have limited space to explain your science. Figures that are clear, intuitive and robust to misinterpretation are essential to your success. In this interactive session, we will learn from Sarah Treit, PhD of FiguresFirst about the elements of successful data visualization, effective figure design, and formatting for clarity. Examples from published literature and hands-on exercises are used to illustrate best practices and help identify potential pitfalls. This workshop is not software specific so you will benefit regardless of the statistical or graphing program you use.

 

 

 

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Learn how to start those difficult conversations either with your PI about doing an internship and setting workplace boundaries, or your future boss about compensation packages and project timeline discrepancies.  iJOBS has teamed up with ASM in hosting a series of workshops dedicated to helping graduate students and postdoctoral scientists develop critical interpersonal skills required to work on teams to succeed in both academic and non-academic careers. Having an awareness of Emotional Intelligence will help you learn to work with others and network even in uncomfortable situations.  Juliet Chin Hart who now trains industry professionals will lead this session in collaboration with ASM Young Ambassador Samantha Avina. 

 

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Shanique Edwards, an alum of Rutgers PhD programs will talk about how career transitions are easier when you are intentional about them and approach them strategically. Having a plan for your career transition is especially important if you’re the first one to make your way into a particular career path, or if you’re unsure about your long-term career goals. This workshop will help you navigate significant career transitions, including moving from being an graduate student to a postdoc, or a trainee to a faculty/employee, or even stepping into your first leadership role. In this session you will gain strategies for (i) preparing for, and successfully transitioning to a new role; (ii) taking advantage of, and creating opportunities; (iii) how to find and leverage your unique advantage.

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