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<span>November 30<sup>th</sup></span>, 2021 | </span><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:white">pda.mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt"><b><span style="font-size:14pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:red">General PDA meeting</span></b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size:12pt">This general meeting will be recurring on the
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</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size:12pt">of every month unless otherwise rescheduled.
</span><b style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Participation of all postdocs across MIT is highly appreciated</b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; font-size:12pt">. Please take a step forward to grab the opportunities to get
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<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Next PDA meet:
<strong>7</strong></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black"><sup style=""><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> December, 2021;
</strong>Tuesday <strong>12-1 pm</strong>. </span></span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black; font-size:11pt">Find the<b style=""> </b></span><a href="https://mit.zoom.us/j/96956637192" style="color:blue"><b style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">zoom</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:blue; font-size:11pt">
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<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">This meeting is open to <b style=""><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">ALL</span></b><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)"> postdocs. Please attend to learn more about the activities of
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The next PDA DEI committee meeting will be <strong>Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 1-1:30 pm</strong> (right after our monthly PDA meeting). We'll talk about the DEI efforts happening across campus and what we can do to support them. Please find the Zoom
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Feel free to ask Katya (<a href="http://arquilla@mit.edu">arquilla@mit.edu</a>) for details.<br>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">We are happy to announce that as part of the effort to create more efficient communication throughout our Postdocs community, we have created a Slack space on the MIT corporate Slack named
</span><a href="https://mit-postdocs.slack.com/" style="color:blue"><b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">MIT Postdocs</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">. We invite everyone to join us
at this. This Slack space is meant to be a more efficient forum for all MIT Postdocs to interact and organize/attend events as well as communicate more efficiently. You may go through the channel
<b>#welcome_and_organization</b> for a detailed description. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Feel free to reach out to Jonathan (</span><a href="mailto:cottet@mit.edu" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">cottet@mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">)
for any feedback/suggestions and also if you want to be involved in the MIT PDA Community Building committee.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> qtPhDs @ MIT for LGBTQIA+</span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> Postdoc</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"> MIT Postdoc Cycling and Rock-Climbing Club</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"> </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black">MIT Postdoc Running Club-Weekend runs</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"> Career Advising for Postdocs </span></span></p>
<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> Future Leaders in Neuroscience Seminar</span><br>
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<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"> Alpha Fellowship</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black">Funding Opportunities</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black"> <b>and Jobs</b></span><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: black;"> TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION 2022</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: black;"> Senior associate scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: black;"> Senior research associate at Planet Pharma</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: black;"> Scientists position at Lorentz Bio<br>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black"> An extensive list of fellowships is available</span><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(1,125,160)"> </span><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/" target="_blank" title="https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/
Ctrl+Click or tap to follow the link" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:14pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></u><b><u><span style="font-size:14pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(58,58,58)">Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(58,58,58)">Do you have an idea for an activity or event that you think would benefit postdocs in 2021? The MIT-PDA is pleased to announce a call for a second (spring) round of Postdoc
Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals. </span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">The grant aims to financially support a range of activities, events, and projects. PInG activities should be open to all postdocs
across MIT (e.g. an application cannot be made for a Biology lunch series). Example activities include but are not limited to Social gatherings, Recreational activities, Arts and cultural programs, Mental health, and stress support groups, professional development
seminars and workshops, Groups to support postdoc women, parents, or minorities.</span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">Current and previous PInG projects include Glimpse: the Postdoc Podcast, Yoga Classes, Postdoc Playdates, POWER: Postdoctoral Women Engaged in Research, Open Science Workshop,
Postdoc Jogging Club, qtPhDs @ MIT: LGBTQ+ community of postdoctoral researchers. So think about what you’d like to do and send us a proposal! </span><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/.</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">
Download application form here: </span></b><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-PInG-Application-2.docx" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">PInG Application form</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">.</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">
Send filled form to <b><a href="mailto:pda-ping@mit.edu">pda-ping@mit.edu</a></b>.</span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">We look forward to hearing your plans!</span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"></span></p>
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<strong style="font-size:14pt"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><span style="background-color:rgb(238,238,238)">A message from Ombuds</span></span></span></strong></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">During these uncertain times, everyone’s resilience is being tested in countless ways. From navigating the challenges of continuing to learn and work remotely with colleagues
and peers under stress, to negotiating new ways of collaborating and communicating. The Ombuds Office is available to offer support and assistance to the MIT community in navigating these challenges and exploring constructive options for success. We are available
for confidential phone or Zoom meetings and can also facilitate online sessions and group discussions to help teams’ function and support good communication skills during this challenging period. Contact information</span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black">: </span><a href="mailto:kalina_s@mit.edu" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">kalina_s@mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)"> or
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<div><strong>When</strong>: Friday night <strong>5:30 pm-8:00 pm</strong>, Starting Nov. 12th, 2021</div>
<div><strong>Where</strong>: Station Bistro & KTV at Boston Downtown<br>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp6bLF6sEUCtE580MrTTrbdqbphMdBRnaTjaZHBlJpQ4YHtg/viewform" target="_blank">Sign up</a> now for a leisure Friday Karaoke Night. Shouting out loud your favorite songs or singing with your deep gentle voices with
a group of postdocs from various departments, learning new songs from postdocs with various backgrounds, cultures, let’s build happy memories at MIT with melodies! Don’t hesitate to reach out to <a href="http://dengly@mit.edu/" target="_blank">Lingyan</a> for
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Sign each week for free for a limited first come first serve basis.<br>
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<strong style="font-size: 14pt;">qtPhDs @ MIT for LGBTQIA+ Postdocs</strong></div>
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<span style="font-size:12pt">Are you an LGBTQIA+ postdoc? Come join us at qtPhDs! </span></div>
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<div>qtPhDs is a place for LGBTQIA+ postdocs at MIT to connect and find support, solidarity, and friends, as well as a group that can interface with other advocacy and equity efforts taking place on campus. We are a welcoming and inclusive space-- however you
identify, if you feel that qtPhDs is the right space for you, please reach out! <br>
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<div>We hold monthly coffee events (<strong>every 1st Monday at 3pm</strong>) and after-work meetups (every 3rd Thursday at 6pm). <br>
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<div>If you would like to learn more, check out our website, or <a href="http://qtphds_admin@mit.edu/" target="_blank">email</a> us to join our mailing list and Slack channel to keep up to date with all upcoming events!<br>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">MIT Postdoc Cycling and Rock-Climbing Club</span></span></strong></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">The MIT postdoc cycling and rock-climbing club is an organization dedicated to encouraging the enjoyment of all types of cycling and rock climbing in the MIT community. We
welcome members of the MIT postdoc community to our biweekly events, that alternate between cycling and rock climbing, Saturday evenings. After the events, we like to grab food together (sponsored by MIT PDA).</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">For cycling, we will start at MIT, head towards the Museum of Science, Boston University, Harvard University and finally back to MIT. All abilities are welcome, and the route
is flexible enough to cut short at multiple points or extend, as needed. We will form groups ranging from beginners to experienced cyclists.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">For climbing, we will head to Brooklyn Boulders Somerville. Climbers of all abilities are welcome; we will form groups ranging from beginners to experienced climbers. To maximize
climbing time, please register, pay, and fill out the required safety forms on their website before the event.</span></p>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/842100149735521" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">https://www.facebook.com/groups/842100149735521</span></a></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">Come join us for a run along the Charles!</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">The plan is to meet during the weekend, typically in the morning, at 77 Mass Ave for a warm-up and then we will go for a run around Charles river. All abilities are welcome.
We will form groups ranging from beginners to experienced runners.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">After the run, for those of you willing to join us, we will go to
<b>Flour in Mass Ave</b> to grab something and socialize next to the student center (weather permitting)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">Please join our Slack channel
</span><a href="https://app.slack.com/client/T02CAHKGZ17/C02BH7V8H9D" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">#running</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">
on the “MIT Postdocs” Slack Space and our Facebook group </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/261187805334152/" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">https://www.facebook.com/groups/261187805334152/</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">
(day and time may change due to weather conditions) </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">See you soon!</span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:14pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:red">CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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Led by Tom and Jim Arkell, the <a href="http://www.nationalinterestwaivers.com/">Arkell Immigration Team</a> at Dunn Law Firm possesses decades of experience filing successful applications for U.S. permanent residence ('green cards') as well as U.S. citizenship.
The team has represented dozens of leading U.S. universities in highly complex U.S. immigration matters and helped thousands of researchers, scientists and professors.
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<div>Topic: MIT Postdoctoral Association Immigration Presentation</div>
<div>Time: <strong>December 2</strong><sup><strong>nd</strong></sup><strong>, 2021; 5:00 PM ET</strong><br>
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<div>This event is for MIT postdocs only. Please register <a href="https://forms.gle/HFdcVz6KVXTg9jqx9 ">
here</a>.</div>
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<li>Applications for Permanent Residence (‘green cards’)<br>
</li><li>NIW (National Interest Waiver) petitions for researchers and entrepreneurs </li><li>Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) petitions</li><li>Transitioning from F-1 OPT or J-1 to H-1B and issues related to the ‘H-1B cap’</li><li>Recent changes in immigration, Executive Orders and related issues<br>
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<div><span style="font-size:12pt">If you wish to have a free review of your credentials regarding U.S. permanent residence, please email your CV and Google Scholar profile to Dunn Law Firm Immigration, <a href="http://kayla@dunnlaw.com/">Paralegal Kayla Clark</a>.</span></div>
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Postdocs are eligible for virtual one-on-one career counseling appointments to talk about a wide range of topics including career exploration, conducting a job search (academic or non-academic), review of application materials, practice interviews, advice on
job offers negotiations, and any other questions or concerns. Appointments are now available both in person (M-W) and virtually (M-F). <a href="https://app.joinhandshake.com/login" target="_blank">Schedule an appointment</a> directly via Handshake, and choose
your preferred appointment medium. The CAPD office is located at Bldg. <a href="http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E17" target="_blank">E17-294</a></div>
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In addition, look out for the CAPD Postdoc Career Newsletter email (opt-out, ~2/per month) for upcoming career and professional development opportunities.</div>
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Visit the <a href="https://capd.mit.edu/" target="_blank">CAPD</a> website for a variety of resources, including the <a href="https://capd.mit.edu/channels/postdocs/" target="_blank">postdocs</a> landing page, <a href="https://capd.mit.edu/channels/career-interests/" target="_blank">career
interests</a> pages, and <a href="https://capd.mit.edu/channels/affinity-groups/" target="_blank">affinity group</a> pages. You can also <a href="https://capd.mit.edu/account/signup/start/" target="_blank">sign up</a> to receive automated emails with career
content and updates based on your interests and preferences..</div>
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Email <a href="http://srosu@mit.edu/" target="_blank">Simona Rosu</a> with any questions.<br>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:14pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Future Leaders in Neuroscience Seminar</span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Nominations are open for monthly seminar series called “Future Leaders in Neuroscience” at the Brain and Mind Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine. Interested postdocs should fill out
the nomination form at </span><a href="https://weillcornell.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XMYiELJPpzSgC2" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">https://weillcornell.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XMYiELJPpzSgC2</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The goal of this initiative is to provide senior postdocs in neuroscience with a platform to present their research, discuss with peers, and network with faculty and trainees from the BMRI. We
are particularly interested in featuring postdocs from underrepresented backgrounds as well as those who will be entering the job market soon.
<b>Selected speakers will also receive an honorarium for their efforts, if eligible</b>.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Any questions can be directed towards Dr. Monica Santisteban at
</span><a href="mailto:mms2012@med.cornell.edu" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">mms2012@med.cornell.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:14pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black">Alpha Fellowship</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<a href="https://alfafellowship.org/" style="color:blue"><b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Alpha Fellowship</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">is
<span style="color:rgb(33,33,33)">an online education company that provides college students with accelerated, applied training programs in high-demand skills that companies are hiring for — then we connect students with those companies for remote externships
during the winter term break. </span></span> </p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(33,33,33)">The deadline to apply for the 2022-2023 program year is
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<strong>TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION 2022</strong></div>
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On Novel Materials for Future Infrastructure Systems and the Constructed Environment</div>
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<a href="https://cee.rice.edu/" target="_blank">https://cee.rice.edu/</a> <br>
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The Rice University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in the area of innovative materials for future built environments and engineered systems. Applicants will find a vibrant
research and teaching community eager to transform materials research into societal benefits through diverse bold initiatives.<br>
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Candidates can apply <a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/95429%E2%80%8B" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. <span style="font-size:12pt">Review of applications will begin </span><strong style="font-size:12pt">November 1, 2021 </strong><span style="font-size:12pt">and
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><span style=""><strong>Senior associate scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb</strong></span></span></strong></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Position open for senior scientist to study Mechanism of Cancer Resistance site and to support the preclinical drug discovery and development of early stage therapeutic
targets. For questions and to apply, contact <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-apple-133317152/" target="_blank">Brittany Apple</a>.</span></span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"></span></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Senior research associate at Planet Pharma</span></strong></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Position open for research associate to design, generate and test CRISPR constructs via transient transfection and lentiviral transduction. For details contact <a href="http://rmaccioli@planet-pharma.com/" target="_blank">Remi
Maccioli</a> at 984-269-4739.</span></span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);"><strong>Scientists</strong></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);"> </span><strong>position
at Lorentz Bio</strong></div>
<div>Lorentz Bio<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> is an early-stage deeptech company working to make fundamental advances in organ cryopreservation. Please</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> contact Laura Deming,
<a href="http://laura@lorentz.bio">laura@lorentz.bio</a> for detailed information.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(192,0,0)">An extensive list of fellowships is available </span></b><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><b><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black">We would like to feature YOUR honors, awards, and accomplishments. </span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Send an email to<strong> Shubhra Jyoti Saha</strong>
(</span><a href="mailto:saha_sj@mit.edu" style="font-size:11pt; color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">saha_sj@mit.edu</span></a><u style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:blue">)</span></u></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(153,51,0)">MLK Leadership Award</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="https://diversity.mit.edu/mlk-programs/mlk-leadership-award" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(153,51,0)"></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(153,51,0)">Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="https://tll.mit.edu/programming/grad-student-programming/kaufman-teaching-certificate-program/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(153,51,0)"><br>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="https://pda.mit.edu/broadening-engagement-through-engineering-at-mit-beeam/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(153,51,0)">Simons Collaboration on Global Brain Boston Area Postdoc Meeting</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="https://www.simonsfoundation.org/collaborations/global-brain/events/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(153,51,0)">MIT Creative Arts Council</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black">Postdocs are invited to attend concerts and lectures on campus, Details </span><a href="http://calendar.mit.edu/calendar?event_types%5B%5D=102755" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="https://spouses.mit.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:black"> </span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(153,51,0)">Career Advising and Professional Development</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Schedule an appointment </span><a href="https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<a href="https://capd.mit.edu/events" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">CAPD events</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(153,51,0)">Peer-to-peer scientific communication resource: Comm Lab</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="http://mitcommlab.mit.edu/find-comm-labs/" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/center" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="https://hr.mit.edu/diversity-inclusion/ergs" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a></p>
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to the MIT community for local arts and culture, sporting events, and family activities.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:rgb(51,51,51)">Details </span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/accessmit/index.html" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">here</span></a><u><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:blue"></span></u></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; color:white">MIT Postdoctoral Association</span></b></p>
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