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ND POSTDOC NEWSLETTER January 31, 2017 In This Issue Important Resources One-on-One Consultations National Postdoctoral Association Spotlight Jobs of the Week Positive Productivity Points GPS for Mind, Body & Soul Postdoc Corner Career Services Events and Workshops Funding Opportunities Professional Development PhD Humor Quick Links ND Postdoc Website ND Resources Community Links Job Search Sites ND Human Resources Parking Shuttle Schedule Faculty-Staff Classifieds One Button Studio Important Resources Tax Season Info Postdoc Corner The Transcontinental Scientist By Wim Delva for Science I suppose my penchant for crossing international borders started when I was just 3 months old. That's when my twin brother and I flew across the ocean from Chile after being adopted by Belgian parents. Later, my undergraduate research led me to Kenya for a 3-month research internship, where my interest in HIV and statistics was born. Then, halfway through my Ph.D. studies, I moved from Belgium to South Africa, where my wife is from. In the 8 years since, I have found career opportunities that keep me connected to both countries, and I have experienced the rewards-and challenges-of being a human bridge across two continents. Click here to read the full article. Women Crack Academic Glass Ceiling by Linda Wang for Chemical & Engineering News Efforts to increase the representation of women among chemistry faculty at top Ph.D.-granting institutions appear to be paying off. The percentage of women holding faculty positions at the top 50 schools in terms of chemical R&D spending was 19.1% for the 2014-15 academic year, a more than 2% gain over the previous academic year, according to the latest survey conducted by the Open Chemistry Collaborative in Diversity Equity (OXIDE), a diversity equity initiative cofunded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy. "We have been looking at such small incremental pushes in the past, and to see an almost 2% jump in the last year shows that there is something happening within this field," says Dontarie M. Stallings, OXIDE's research and program manager. "There is recognition of what females bring to our chemistry field and to our community."
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ND POSTDOC NEWSLETTERJanuary 31, 2017
In This Issue
Important ResourcesOne-on-One ConsultationsNational PostdoctoralAssociationSpotlight Jobs of the WeekPositive ProductivityPointsGPS for Mind, Body &SoulPostdoc CornerCareer ServicesEvents and WorkshopsFunding OpportunitiesProfessional DevelopmentPhD Humor
Quick LinksND Postdoc WebsiteND ResourcesCommunity LinksJob Search SitesND Human ResourcesParking Shuttle ScheduleFaculty-Staff ClassifiedsOne Button Studio
Important Resources
Tax Season Info
Postdoc Corner
The Transcontinental Scientist
By Wim Delva for Science
I suppose my penchant for crossinginternational borders started when I wasjust 3 months old. That's when my twinbrother and I flew across the ocean fromChile after being adopted by Belgianparents. Later, my undergraduateresearch led me to Kenya for a 3-monthresearch internship, where my interestin HIV and statistics was born.
Then, halfway through my Ph.D.studies, I moved from Belgium to SouthAfrica, where my wife is from. In the 8years since, I have found career opportunities that keep me connected toboth countries, and I have experienced the rewards-and challenges-of beinga human bridge across two continents.
Click here to read the full article.
Women Crack Academic Glass Ceiling
by Linda Wang for Chemical & Engineering News
Efforts to increase therepresentation of womenamong chemistry faculty attop Ph.D.-grantinginstitutions appear to bepaying off. The percentage ofwomen holding facultypositions at the top 50schools in terms of chemicalR&D spending was 19.1%for the 2014-15 academic year, a more than 2% gain over the previousacademic year, according to the latest survey conducted by the OpenChemistry Collaborative in Diversity Equity (OXIDE), a diversity equityinitiative cofunded by the National Science Foundation, the NationalInstitutes of Health, and the Department of Energy.
"We have been looking at such small incremental pushes in the past, andto see an almost 2% jump in the last year shows that there is somethinghappening within this field," says Dontarie M. Stallings, OXIDE's researchand program manager. "There is recognition of what females bring to ourchemistry field and to our community."
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One-on-One Consultations
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Career counselingPlan and define career goalsExplore career optionsIdentify strengths andweakness and plan for skillsdevelopmentCV, resume or cover LetterfeedbackLinkedin/Google scholar profilePrepare for upcominginterviews
Contact Valli Sarveswaran [email protected] to schedule a one-on-one consultation.
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Career Services
10 Habits for a Successful Postdoc
By Dr. Cathy Drennan for MIT Postdoctoral Scholars
Are you a new postdoc, or in search of inspiration? MIT Professor Cathy Drennanoffers 10 crucial tips asyou transition from gradstudent to postdoc andbeyond. Among them,she highlights theimportance of takingownership of yourprojects, training people,reading broadly,networking, grant writing,and cultivating healthyrelationships. Drennan isa world-renowned researcher and celebrated mentor of postdocs--be sure tobookmark this one!
Click here to read Drennan's advice.
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Writing a Book Proposal
By Lori Flores for Vitae: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Graduate students andjunior colleagues oftenask me for advice onhow to navigate thetransition fromcompleting adissertation to revisingit into a book. Part ofthat process is learninghow to write bookproposals for academicpublishers.
Based on my own experiences, I've come up with seven tips that mighthelp demystify proposal writing. Disclaimer: I'm a historian, but I think thesesuggestions translate across disciplinary boundaries.
Click here to read the full article by Flores.
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Events and Workshops
Foundations of Teaching
Free ESL Classes forStaffJ1 Scholar InformationLiving in the United StatesUpcoming EventsESL Classes for SpousesTemporary ProtectedStatusTax Assistance ProgramLast Payment Process
ND Calendar & Events
For a full listing of events on the NotreDame campus for this week clickhere. back to top
Academic iNDex
A secure, easily accessible,online repository for youracademic and professionalinformationAn index of your publications,presentations, grants, work
This four-part series will introduceand develop the fundamental skills ofeffective teaching, includingcommunicating expectations,facilitating a class, grading, andteaching critical thinking skills. Thiswill give first-time and early TAs asolid foundation for successfulteaching in graduate school andbeyond.
Date: Thursdays; February 2 & 9Time: 9:30 to 10:45 am
For more information and registration, click here.
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World on Tap
All postdocs are invited to TheWorld on Tap, a social at Rohr'sheld every first Wednesday of themonth. Free appetizers will beserved, and the first 50 attendeeswill receive a free drink ticketvalued up to $6. Please bring avalid photo ID to this event.
Date: February 1, 2017Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Rohr's at theMorris Inn (map)
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Startup Weekend South Bend 2017 February 3-5, 2017 Have a business idea that you wantto take to the next level? Or don'thave an idea but want to be part ofan entrepreneurial team? In just 54hours, you can experience thehighs, lows, fun, and pressure thatmake up life at a startup. As youlearn how to create a real company, you'll meet the very best mentors,investors, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started.
For more information, click here. Tickets are include admission to the event,a chance to hear the keynote address from Dennis Boyle (Partner andFounding Member of IDEO), and meals from Friday eveningthrough Sunday afternoon. Prizes will be available! Questions?Email [email protected].
Event begins Friday, February 3 at 6:30pmLocation: Innovation Park, 1400 E Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617
All postdocs interested in entrepreneurship are welcome to register!
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The Harper Cancer Research Institute's 6th AnnualResearch Day
history, and other academicachievementsA resource for identifyingscholars eligible for specificgrant and fellowshipopportunitiesA tool to quickly createpersonalized CVs, resume,lists of publication orpresentations, and more
For more information about AcademiciNDex and how to use it, click here.
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National PostdoctoralAssociation (NPA)
The NPA is a member-drivenorganization that provides a unique,national voice for postdoctoralscholars. Since 2003, they havetaken on the ambitious agenda toenhance the quality of thepostdoctoral experience in the US.They have assumed a leadershiprole in addressing the many issuesconfronting the postdoctoralcommunity that are national in scopeand requiring action beyond the locallevel.
The University of Notre Dameis a sustaining member of theNPA.ND Postdocs can join the NPAfor free.Learn about the benefits of aNPA membership here.
For more information about the NPAand to become a member, click here.
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Versatile PhD - Humanities &Social Sciences
Monday, April 10, 2017
7:30am - 9:00amRegistration - The MorrisInn, Pre-function Area9:00am - 1:00pm PosterSession - The Morris Inn,Ballroom1:00pm - 3:00pm Traineepresentations - The MorrisInn, Formal Dining Rooms3:00pm - 4:00pm Facultypresentations - The MorrisInn, Ballroom4:00pm - 5:00pm Career Panel- The Morris Inn, Ballroom5:00pm - 6:00pm Keynote: by Dr. Otis Brawley, Chief MedicalOfficer of the American Cancer Society6:10pm - 8pm Reception
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Funding Opportunties
2017-2018 Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program
The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program seeks to increase diversity in thebiomedical research community by recruitment and retention of individualsfrom groups underrepresented in the life sciences. Through their successfulcareers as academic scientists, Hanna H. Gray Fellows will move scienceforward and inspire the next generation of scientists from America's diversetalent pool. The Institute will select and support up to 15 Fellows in this firstcompetition, which is now open for applications.
Fellows will receive a non-renewable grant of $80,000 annually for up tofour years of postdoctoral training support followed by a non-renewable grantof $270,000 annually for up to four years of the faculty phase, if programcriteria are met.
Deadline: 3:00 p.m. (ET) on February 15, 2017
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L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science FellowshipProgram The L'Oréal USA For Women inScience fellowship programawards five women postdoctoralscientists annually with grants of$60,000 each for theircontributions in Science,Technology, Engineering andMath (STEM) fields andcommitment to serving as rolemodels for younger generations.The program is the U.S.component of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in ScienceInternational Fellowships program.Celebrating its thirteenth year inthe U.S., the For Women inScience program has awarded 65postdoctoral women scientistsover $3 million in grants.
Discover interesting careerpaths as an alternative to thefaculty trackJoin a large community ofpost-academics to consultabout your situation and theversatility of your PhD, MA, orpostdoctoral appointmentRead job listings appropriatefor postdocsNetwork with successful post-academic PhDs nationwide
For more information about VersatilePhD and how to use it, click here.
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Spotlight Jobs of the Week
Engineering
Environmental EngineeringLecturer, Arizona StateUniversityDesign Analysis Engineer
Humanities
Philosophy Faculty PositionMellon/ACLS Public FellowsProgram
Business
Assistant Professor ofBusiness, Marketing andManagementHuman Capital andManagement Consultant
Science
Assistant Professor, Cell &Molecular BiologyR&D Scientist I,MassBiologics
Applications are open and due by February 3, 2017. The application and more information about the L'Oréal USA For Women inScience program can be found here. back to top
Research Day T-Shirt Design Contest
Deadline: February 13, 2017
The Harper Cancer ResearchInstitute wants your designs fortheir annual Research Day t-shirt.They're getting an early start thisyear so you can harness yourcreativity over break. The winningdesigner will receive a $200VISA gift card and braggingrights. Multiple entries from oneperson are welcome. For the fulllist of contest rules, please emailAngela Cavalieri [email protected]. back to top
2016-17 Indiana CTSI Postdoc Challenge
Grant funding to use CTSI-Designated Core Facilities
Postdoctoral research associatesfrom the University of Notre Dameare encouraged to submit applications that clearly articulate theirtranslational strategy (ie: from lab bench to bed side) and how this strategycan be advanced through the use of technologies offered by a core facility(www.indianactsi.org/servicecores). Applicants must make contact with andrequest a Letter of Support from the Core Facility Manager(s) to confirm thatthe proposed project can be accomplished in their core facility. Awardeeswill be expected to develop and manage a project budget that aligns withthe translational strategy. A six-month and a final progress report will berequired over the 1-year project period. If you are interested in participating,you must discuss your proposal with your advisor prior to beginning theapplication process to ensure your participation will be approved.
Application: A link to the application can be found here. A letter of supportfrom the applicant's advisor is necessary for participation in thischallenge. Applications are due by Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 5:00pmEDT. Awardees will be announced in April 2017. Questions can bedirected to Wendy Field at [email protected].
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Fellowships in Energy Research for Postdocs
ND Energy offers competitivefellowships for undergraduate andgraduate students andpostdoctoral research associatesto conduct energy-relatedresearch at Notre Dame. Thesefellowships support newadvancements in energytechnologies, while broadeningthe educational experiences for students and postdocs receiving theseawards. If you are interested in energy-related research and would like toapply for a postdoc fellowship, please click on the appropriate link below.
Social Science
Tenure-Track AssistantProfessor, SociologyEthnographer/DesignResearcher
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Positive Productivity Points
7 Healthy Habits That Maximize YourProductivity Every Day
By Adam Toren for Entrepreneur
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GPS for Mind, Body & Soul
Sleep in Graduate School andBeyond: 18 Ways for Better Sleep
By Eva Lantsoght, Ph.D.for GradHacker
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Social Media
ND Postdoc Facebook Group
@NDPostdocs
For Postdocs, the applications will be accepted year round.
Click here for the ND Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship Program applicationguidelines.
Information is also available via the Funding Opportunities Webpage withan ND Net ID and Password required. If you have questions or would likeadditional information, please contact Barbara Villarosa (574-631-4776). back to top
Professional Development
Graduate SchoolProfessionalDevelopment Programs All postdocs may takeprofessional developmentprograms from the GraduateSchool.
For more information onprogramming or to register, please click here. back to top
Workshops from the Writing Center Use Writing to Teach CriticalThinking
Want to transform your students intoactive learners, engage them insolving disciplinary problems, andfoster their critical thinking?Research shows that one of the bestways to achieve these goals is tointegrate writing assignments intoyour classes. The University WritingCenter is pleased to offerconsultations with instructors whowant help designing and integratingwriting assignments. We welcome instructors from every discipline,especially STEM subjects. Email [email protected] with the subject"Teaching Consultation" to set up a meeting!
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Workshops from the Kaneb Center Are you interested in learning moreabout discipline-specific teachingand learning in the universitysetting? The university offersworkshops on university teachingand learning in various fields throughthe Kaneb Center! Consider enrollingin one of the workshops.
For workshop descriptions, click here. back to top
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Workshops from theNCFDD The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity is anindependent professional development, training and mentoring community ofover 71,000 graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members. TheNCDFF is 100% dedicated to supporting academics in making successfultransitions throughout their careers. They offer on-campus workshops,professional development training, and intensive mentoring programs.
The University of Notre Dame is an institutional member of the NCFDD.Through Notre Dame's membership, ND Postdocs may claim anInstitutional Sub-account Membership at no cost and enjoy all the benefits ofa NCFDD Individual Membership. Register here to join NCFDD.
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Hesburgh Libraries Workshops The Hesburgh Libraries and Center forDigital Scholarship workshops are offered toall ND Postdocs. Hesburgh Libraries Workshops
Register: http://library.nd.edu/about/workshops.shtmlClick here for this week's list of workshops.
Most of the CDS workshops take place in the CDS Classroom (Room129), Hesburgh Library 1st Floor Northeast.
Multimedia and Library Technologies
Tuesday, January 31stHesburgh Library 5PM - 6PM
Who Said That? Citation Management
Tuesday, February 21st228 Coleman Morse - Learning Resource Center 5PM - 6PM
Finding and Using Images
Tuesday, March 21st228 Coleman Morse - Learning Resource Center 5PM - 6PM
CDS Workshop Information and Registration: library.nd.edu/cds/workshops
Library Workshop Calendar: nd.libcal.com/calendar/allworkshopsQuestions? [email protected]
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English for Academic PurposesWorkshops The Center for the Study of Languages andCultures' English for Academic Purposes program offers workshops that areopen to all ND Postdocs. More information: https://cslc.nd.edu/programs/eap/workshops/Registration: https://gradconnect.nd.edu/portal/prof-dev-events
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PhD Humor
Courtesy of CartoonStock.com
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the media, articles, and comments included in this newsletter are solely the views andexpressions of the original sources' authors and contributors, and do not necessarily represent those of the University of Notre
Dame, The Graduate School, or the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars.
