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Dear MIT Postdocs, <br>
<br>
We wanted to remind you of the following resources for you, among
many others (click on the links provided for more information):<br>
<br>
<b><a href="http://pda.mit.edu/">MIT Postdoctoral Association</a></b>,
a postdoc-led organization that welcomes your involvement. <br>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/">National
Postdoctoral Association</a></strong><strong> - </strong>MIT
is a Sustaining Member and as such, any postdoc affiliated with
MIT may join the NPA for free as an affiliate member. Affiliate
members are entitled to free subscriptions and access to
members-only web content. You must have a MIT email to join. <strong><br>
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Career Services for current MIT postdocs</strong><strong>
-</strong> Schedule an appointment with the MIT Career Counselor
for Postdoctoral Scholars. The Office of the Vice President for
Research and MIT Global Education and Career Development are
working collaboratively to provide career services for current
postdoctoral scholars. Please see the <a
href="http://gecd.mit.edu/career/postdoc">GECD site for more
information</a>. <br>
</p>
<p><strong>The <a href="http://writing.mit.edu/wcc">Writing &
Communication Center</a></strong> provides free professional
advice about all types of writing and speaking/oral presentations
to the MIT community. This includes one-on-one consulting sessions
with professional writers. Specialized help is available to non
native English speakers.</p>
<p><strong>Athletics: </strong>MIT facilities include the Zesiger
Sports and Fitness Center, the Wang Fitness Center and Alumni
Pool, many playing fields, and much more. See <a
href="http://mitrecsports.com/index.php/member-services">MIT
Recreation Member Services</a> for more information about
facilities, services, and enrollment details. The membership fee
for MIT Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows is the
MIT Faculty/Staff rate. Note that MIT Postdoctoral Fellows require
a <a
href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGJNMFZFYXFGUVFpZUU4LWtHODYyeGc6MQ">certification
letter</a> with their MIT ID to prove eligibility status.</p>
<p><strong></strong>Depending on your health insurance plan, you may
also be eligible for a partial reimbursement on your membership
fee at MIT or other facility. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>MIT-specific
information
is available through <a
href="http://medweb.mit.edu/healthplans/employee/fitness.html">MIT
Medical</a>, with additional guidance for MIT Recreational
Sports members under <a
href="http://mitrecsports.com/index.php/component/content/article/8-member-services/13-membership-information"><span
style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New
Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Health
Insurance
Reimbursement information (the final section</span></a><span
style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New
Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">). </span><span
style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Other insurance carriers may
have this benefit as well. Please check with your health
insurance carrier.</span><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><a
href="http://web.mit.edu/mitpostdocs/infoguide/index.html">Information
Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars</a></strong> - Offers
extensive information for new and continuing postdocs<strong></strong><strong>
</strong><br>
</p>
<strong><a href="http://web.mit.edu/spouses">MIT
Spouses&Partners </a>- </strong>a support network for the
wives, husbands, and partners of MIT students and staff that has
numerous activities and resources.<br>
<br>
Regards, <br>
<br>
Dana<br>
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Dana Bresee Keeth
Project Manager, Office of the Provost
MIT, 10-256
tel.617-715-4671
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