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Event Description
Applying for academic jobs and making the transition from grad student to postdoc and then to faculty member requires advanced planning and strategy. Come hear from faculty at Research Level 1 (R1) to get their advice and feedback on how to prepare and approach a faculty position.
Topics covered will include: How to select a postdoc that will eventually help you land an academic career; Discussing with your postdoc PI the project that you will take with you and getting them to help you advance your career; What other things you should be doing during your postdoc to be ready to apply for faculty jobs; Applying for K99/R00 grants; Deciding R1 vs PUI; Finding academic jobs to apply to; Preparing the research statement; Preparing the teaching and diversity statements; Preparing the job talk; Preparing the chalk talk; Preparing for the interview itself and tips; Negotiating offers; Setting up the lab; Filling your lab with students, postdocs and techs; Teaching for the first time and preparing classes; Service to the university; Preparing for tenure and expectations.
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iJOBS Career Panel: Non-research careers with a PhD
Professional Development
Event Description
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 Case Study: Business Development
By Natalie Losada
Imagine you had an expired tube of topical antibiotic (truthfully, most of us currently do) and you needed to decide if you should throw it away or give it to a friend who needs to use it. It’s an easy decision, right? You only need to consult yourself and possibly your friend, and if you decide to throw it away you have only lost a few dollars.
iJOBS Site Visit: From Science to Medicine Forum at Regeneron
Professional Development
Event Description
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.
Financial Planning Workshop for Graduate Students
Professional Development
Event Description
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.
SGS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Caitlyn Tobita
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the School of Graduate Studies is delighted to showcase the accomplishments of our current students and program alumni. For this final SPOTLIGHT of the 2022-2023 academic year, we are excited to showcase RISE alum and SUPER-GRAD fellow, Caitlyn Tobita.
Read below to find out more about Caitlyn. Thank you, Caitlyn, for sharing your experiences with the SGS community!
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PhD Candidate
iJOBS Career Panel: Medical Devices
By: Sonal Gahlawat
SUPER-GRAD Fellow and RISE Alum Zoey Eddy Receives Two Prestigious Awards
Congratulations to Zoey Eddy, a second year PhD student in Social Psychology and a 2020 alumna of the RISE at Rutgers summer program, who was awarded two highly competitive national fellowships: a 2023 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship and a 2023 Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship.
iJOBS Site Visit: Bristol Myers Squibb
Professional Development
Event Description
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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iJOBS Workshop: Design a graphical abstract that will make everyone want to read & share your research!
Professional Development
Event Description
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