iJOBS

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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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This active learning workshop for PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows and faculty will use techniques and case study discussions in breakout sessions to teach tools and skills to better mentor undergraduate students in a research setting.  Attendees will also reflect upon approaches they would use to mentor trainees and employees when  they are running a lab or research group in the future. An opportunity to earn a Microbadge in Mentoring Undergrads will be available for those who wish to follow up with additional activities. The workshop is offered By Rutgers SGS in collaboration with RUYES. 

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If you want to learn how to write a paper that reviewers will love, this workshop is for you! In this session, we will discuss the broad overview of scholarly publishing as well as the latest trends and developments in the industry. We will go through an in depth outline of the publishing process from how to pick the appropriate journal for your work, to preparing the elements of your paper, to submission and navigating the peer review process, and the post-acceptance process.  We will also cover elements such as ethics in publishing, copyright, open access, and beyond. The session will be lead by Sofia Garakyaraghi, Ph.D. Associate Publisher, Editorial Development.

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Each faculty recruiting season, many applicants ask, “What is a chalk talk?” The chalk talk is many things—a sales pitch, a teaching demonstration, a barrage of questions, and a description of a future research program. The chalk talk is arguably the most important component of a faculty search interview. Yet few postdocs or grad students receive training or practice in giving a chalk talk. This workshop will cover the basics of chalk talk design and preparation, as well as covering commonly questions asked by search committees. This workshop will be delivered by Erik Snapp from the HHMI who has written many articles on how to land academic positions.

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If anyone would like to see the recording or slides, please contact Dr. Janet Alder.

Event Description

This active learning workshop for PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows and faculty will use techniques and case study discussions in breakout sessions to teach tools and skills to better mentor undergraduate students in a research setting.  Attendees will also reflect upon approaches they would use to mentor trainees and employees when  they are running a lab or research group in the future. An opportunity to earn a Microbadge in Mentoring Undergrads will be available for those who wish to follow up with additional activities. The workshop is offered By Rutgers SGS in collaboration with RUYES. 

IN PERSON

Clinical Academic Building Room 3404, New Brunswick. Lunch served at 11:45am

 

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Making your LinkedIn profile highly visible and building your brand is essential for expanding your network and helping you get hired. However, most of us struggle with what and when to post and how to increase our contacts on LinkedIn. Penny Pearl of 2Actify is an expert at helping scientists articulate their unique value and create a brand that we can use for marketing ourselves as researchers who have transferable skills. Attend this workshop to learn best practices in posting and connecting with others to improve your chances of getting noticed by those who matter!

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