Weekly PDA Newsletter - December 2, 2018

[Anish Paul Antony]

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Dear MIT Postdocs,


Here is your news for the week. The next monthly PDA meeting is on Tuesday December 11, 2018.


Enjoy your week!


Follow the MIT-PDA on social media!

MIT-PDA<https://pda.mit.edu/>

website<https://pda.mit.edu/>


Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MITPDA77/>


Twitter<https://twitter.com/MITPDA>


Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mitpda/>


LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2506720/profile>


Boston-PDA

website<http://bostonpostdocs.org/>



NEXT MIT-PDA MEETING



December 11, 2018, 12:00pm Rm 5-314, Lunch will be provided!

REGISTER HERE<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-lQnw7PWIpjnN0dh5aBiiehbFIvog_1TKa1Sv6JSp4nuP6Q/viewform>


Please join us for our monthly MIT-PDA meeting! Get involved with any of the various committees (e.g., sports, community building, alumini) and have your voice heard. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow postdocs on campus! Elections will be held for the Chair of the Advocacy Committee and the Chair of the Orientation Committee.

Role of the Advocacy Committee Chair

a) Communicate concerns to the faculty & administration on behalf of the postdocs

b) Identify and address issues pertaining to careers, health care, benefits, salary, immigration, child care, grant-funding mechanisms, etc.

c) Establish a unified postdoc voice and increase the profile of postdocs within the MIT community


Proposed Role of the Orientation Committee Chair

a) Coordinate the MIT PDA Orientation for new postdocs

b) Generate and maintain updated resources relevant to new incoming postdocs that includes but not limited to: housing, commuting options, benefits, child care support, etc.

c) The orientation committee chair shall personally lead the presentation at the orientation sessions and in case of his/her absence, is responsible for finding a suitable replacement to lead the session.


To be eligible you have to be a current postdoc at MIT and can only nominate yourself for any one position advertised. If you are interested in running, please email pda-president at mit.edu by December 7th, 2018 with details of your name, currently title at MIT, less than 300 word statement on why you believe you make a good fit for the position as well as plans once you get elected (this statement will be made public and sent to all the postdocs). On the day of the elections you will be asked to give a short speech and voting will be held.


MIT-PDA PROJECTS, NEWS AND EVENTS



MIT PDA and Advocacy Committee Current Projects

Extension of some form of MIT E-MAIL after your POSTDOC status at MIT Ends

Currently once your postdoc term at MIT ends and if you were neither an MIT student or associated with MIT in anyway after your Postdoc then you will lose access to your MIT email. In 2016 the PDA proposed that MIT Postdocs get lifetime access to some form of MIT email, similar to how MIT students who graduate have an @alum.mit.edu email. Progress has been made, including discussions with the Faculty Postdoctoral Advisory Committee (FPAC) and the Office of the Vice President for Research. The advocacy committee created a petition that aims at exploring the urgency level of the issue to the current postdoctoral community. If you feel that this issue would warrant the PDA and the concerned representatives at MIT to help Postdocs keep some form of MIT email even after we leave MIT then please sign the petition at this link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc21HLBtgYPQDXskzXdUWWqJJo7T6YOcTfTkLF1FHpey6tFWQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1>. Depending on the amount of support from the postdoctoral community, this petition would be shared with concerned parties at MIT to encourage further progress on reaching tangible results. The results would determine if this topic should be moved to the top of the postdocs advocacy priority list.


PDA Annual Advocacy Survey

Please take the Postdoctoral Association (PDA)'s Annual Advocacy Survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6KWVNQ9> (~ 5 minutes, PASSWORD: "mitpda"). The survey results will be used to determine critical issues, among the postdoctoral community that need the PDA Advocacy Committee's attention during the current year. We have received 104 responses to this survey so far which represent ~7% of the postdoc population at MIT and are looking forward to more responses from the MIT Postdoc population.

Secret Santa Holiday Party for MIT Postdocs
When: Tuesday, December 18, 5 PM onwards
Where: Stay Tuned!

At this time of the year, who doesn’t want to get some GIFTS exchanged :) The process is very simple:
1) Follow the below link to provide your full name and email address. Deadline is Friday December 7, 5 PM.
2) You will receive an invitation link from drawnames.com on December 8 to enter the gift exchange pool. Follow the link to join the pool and add your wish list if you like.
3) By December 8, your drawn name (the person you will get a gift for) will be revealed by drawnames.com. You will have until December 18  to buy your drawn-name a gift (please plan ahead and factor-in the shipping time). Please limit the gift amount to $25.
4) Once you buy the gifts, please bring your gifts to the Secret Santa Party (details about location to follow).

Please take some time out of your busy schedule to participate in the event! What better way to know your fellow postdocs than buying them a gift and receiving one! Enjoy the FREE drinks and refreshments!

Sign up here to enter the event: https://goo.gl/SsVSjH
Interested to know more about the gift exchange process? Visit https://www.drawnames.com/how-to-draw-names

Didn’t/don't want to sign up for gift exchange? Don’t worry, you are still welcome to enjoy the refreshments and hang out!

Postdoc Social Hour

LGBTQ+ postdocs: You are welcome here!
qtPhDs @MIT is a group that serves the interests of LGBTQ+ postdocs and their allies, fosters inclusivity at MIT, and builds the postdoc community.
Offering a social hour 3-4pm every second Thursday of the month held at different locations around campus, qtPhDs invites you to join for coffee, tea, and cookies!
For those interested, contact qtphds-admin at mit.edu<mailto:qtphds-admin at mit.edu> to join the mailing list and visit our website<https://qtphds.mit.edu/> for information on specific events.

Attention: LGBTQ+ postdocs and allies – qtPhDs @ MIT is hosting a cookie exchange!
Come to the Rainbow Lounge (Walker Memorial Room 50-250) Thursday, December 13th from 3-4pm to exchange sweet treats and celebrate the end of the semester.We encourage (but not require) you to show off your baking skills or bring a treat to share with the coffee, tea, and select cookies provided. Contact qtphds-admin at mit.edu<mailto:qtphds-admin at mit.edu> to join our mailing list and visit our website<https://qtphds.mit.edu/> to learn more!

Postdoc Orientation Session
Lunch will be provided!
December 19, 2018 12PM - 1:15PM
Rm E17 1st floor

You may register for a session via Atlas or  http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=CDT21061c


Postdoc Volleyball and Soccer

Hosted by MIT-PDA Sports Committee

Join us for indoor volleyball every Friday and indoor soccer every Monday.
Never played before? Don’t worry!
All abilities are welcome. If you are a beginner, we encourage you to show up early to learn how to play and improve skills.
Also after the game we usually head to a nearby pub.

Volleyball

Location: Rockwell NORTH CT, Z-center
Time: Friday 12/7, 7:30 – 9 pm

Indoor Soccer

Location: Johnson JAC TRACKINFIELD
Time: Monday 12/3, 7 - 8 pm

Please also add yourself to our sports Facebook group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499342643696472/>!

The courts are located in the Zesiger center. Enter through the Vassar street entrance and the attendees at the gate should let you through if you say you are with the PDA and present MIT ID. There are bathrooms in the facility where you can change or come with someone with a membership who can give you access to the locker rooms. Spouses and significant others of postdocs are welcome free of charge. Friends and colleagues may join only if they have an athletics membership (otherwise you may need to pay a 1 time entrance fee that is around $15).


GLIMPSE (PDA PInG Initiative)

GLIMPSE is a show where we take our mobile recording studio across MIT campus and talk with researchers about their journey, research and outlook. Please visit http://glimpse.mit.edu/ to listen to the latest episodes. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, or if you would like to submit some art (music, logo designs, etc.), please contact us at glimpse.podcast at gmail.com<mailto:glimpse.podcast at gmail.com>.


CALLS

Call for Nominations: The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program for Postdoctoral Fellowship 2019-2020

Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholarships are for up to two years. Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars receive a scholarship of $50,000 per academic year for up to two years, with $36,000 each year for living expenses and $14,000 each year for research ($10,000) and travel ($4,000) expenses. Deadline to apply: Dec. 15, 2018. Learn more about eligibility and application process.<https://www.dropbox.com/s/pzv0lhfhhqila7g/ZuckermanFellowship.pdf?dl=0>

Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program (KTCP)
MIT Graduate Students and MIT Postdocs: The Teaching + Learning Lab is accepting applications<https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wO1dTxzIWBWO4R> for the Spring 2019 Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program (KTCP).This engaging and interactive workshop series is intended for students interested in developing skills to support their teaching at MIT and for students who are planning careers in the academy. To earn a Certificate,participants must complete<https://tll.mit.edu/help/requirements> eight classroom workshops, all homework assignments, and two micro teaching sessions.
The Spring Program of eight workshops<https://tll.mit.edu/help/workshop-descriptions> will run from Monday, February 4, through Friday, May 3, with Sections currently scheduled for Monday mornings, Tuesday mornings, Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday mornings, Thursday mornings, and Friday mornings. A Thursday afternoon Section will be held specifically for students in non-science/non-engineering departments.
The online application<https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wO1dTxzIWBWO4R> will remain open through 11:59 pm on Monday, December 10.
Space is limited, so be sure to apply during this open application period. Students admitted to the Spring 2019 Program will be notified by email by Wednesday, December 19. If you have questions about the Application<https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wO1dTxzIWBWO4R> or the Program<https://tll.mit.edu/design/kaufman-teaching-certificate-program-ktcp>, please contact Daniel Nocivelli  at book at mit.edu<mailto:book at mit.edu?subject=Question%20about%20Spring%202019%20KTCP>.

Funding Opportunity: MIT International Policy Lab

The International Policy Lab (IPL) works with MIT researchers who seek to build relationships with the policy community and engage with policy makers. The IPL does not support new scholarly research but rather the translation of faculty members’ existing research into policy-relevant material and related outreach. Specifically, it offers guidance to faculty members on how to engage the policy community, connects faculty members directly with policy-makers, provides staff support and modest funding for translation and outreach, and coordinates faculty members’ travel to Washington, DC and elsewhere. The goal of these activities is to maximize the impact of faculty members’ efforts to inform public policy while minimizing the time they must invest in such efforts. Deadline:  December 7, 2018, 8PM. Eligibility: All MIT faculty members and research scientists with PI status. Learn More.<https://policylab.mit.edu/proposals>

If you know of any other funding opportunity or calls that may be relevant to postdocs then please send an email to pda-corresponding at mit.edu and we can help spread the word around campus

OTHER MIT EVENTS



MIT Center for Precision Cancer Medicine


Symposium: The Future of Precision Cancer Medicine

December 13, 2018 8AM - 6PM

MIT Samberg Conference Center, 50 Memorial Drive

Register at cpcm.eventbrite.com<http://cpcm.eventbrite.com>

Over the past decade, there have been major advancements in the field of precision medicine, leading to exciting new treatments for some cancer patients. Much attention has been focused on genomic profiling of tumors to identify genomic alterations that might guide selection of specific therapies for individual patients. Beyond genomics, however, there is a variety of other precision approaches that can identify and exploit cancer-specific biological mechanisms including proteomics, metabolomics, and computational modeling, resulting in the more effective use of existing cancer medicines. On Thursday, December 13, 2018, the MIT Center for Precision Cancer Medicine will hold its inaugural annual symposium in the Samberg Conference Center at MIT. This full-day event will feature leading researchers and clinicians, who will highlight recent advances in precision cancer medicine and share perspectives on the future. An industry panel will also discuss the barriers to moving precision medicine forward into current and future clinical trials.


MIT Creative Arts Council

Postdocs are invited to attend concerts and lectures on campus, a full schedule of arts events can be found on the MIT Events Calendar http://calendar.mit.edu/calendar?event_types%5B%5D=102755<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=TggnCen6sXmUDMABJ_Q_TKF4ubEyNlWEcAY9B1g2ZOK2TUInTiHWCA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fcalendar.mit.edu%2fcalendar%3fevent_types%255B%255D%3d102755>
Did you know that MIT has a museum, an art center and 8 galleries? Come check them out! https://arts.mit.edu/exhibitions/<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=U_NAyKkBWJA09KHEhANr7YotbAumnja6-M8h3EC7ewO2TUInTiHWCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2farts.mit.edu%2fexhibitions%2f>

Did you know that MIT provides free tickets for MIT Staff (=postdocs) to Museum of Fine Arts<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> (MFA), Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>(ISGM) Institute of Contemporary Art<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> (ICA)? Don’t forget to bring your MIT ID with you!

Current Exhibition at MIT LIST CENTER

Tony Conrad (American, 1940–2016) graduated from Harvard University in 1962 with a degree in Mathematics. While studying at Harvard, Conrad was exposed to the ideas of an influential American avant-garde composer and music theorist, John Cage<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>, which predetermined the future shift of Conrad’s career towards experimental music and film making. Tony Conrad once said that he moved to New York in the early 1960s and entered into the art scene because of his interest in music, but went to film because music was "too boring." Interestingly, Conrad's musical and video ideas are often based on mathematical principles, providing an example of work at the intersection of art and science. The MIT List Visual Art Center presents a retrospective of Tony Conrad's artworks throughout his six-decade career, which includes his rarely seen films and videos, 20-year long “Yellow movies,” and later works such as “Underwear paintings”.


XTalk with Deepak Chopra
December 3, 2018 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Location TBD

Speaking on: "Immersive Realities for Learning and Creativity<https://openlearning.mit.edu/news-and-events/events/deepak-chopra-immersive-realities-learning-creativity>"

Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking conversation with the renowned lecturer, philosopher, physician and best selling author Deepak Chopra.

Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, is the founder of The Chopra Foundation and co-founder of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing and Jiyo.com. A world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as "one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century."

This event is free but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED<https://mit.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e8374aa2e712afd60429249df&id=f127c5491d&e=1a19c82736> as seating is limited. (password: chopra)

MIT AI in Life Sciences and Health Care Conference
December 4, 2018 8:00AM - 5:00PM, December 5, 2018 8:00AM - 1:30PM, Samberg Conference Center

Life-science industries produce a great deal of complex, noisy and unstructured data. When only descriptive analytics tools are applied, valuable insights are missed. This conference will explore the use of machine learning, natural-language processing, and robust data analytics, in a variety of contexts and applications as they address a critical objective: to capture the full value of the massive amounts of distributed data that are produced in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and other healthcare-related industries.

MIT S&PC Toddler Play Group

December 4, 2018 10:30AM-11:30AM
E55 Penthouse

This is a weekly group for parents of toddlers, to share information and support each other.
For more information contact us at spousesandpartners at mit.edu<mailto:spousesandpartners at mit.edu>. This group is sponsored by the Office of Graduate Education and MIT Spouses & Partners Connect, a dedicated network for the significant others of MIT students, postdocs, staff and faculty who have relocated to the Boston area. We organize activities that help you meet people, discover work and career opportunities, improve your English, share experiences and passions, and get information about living and parenting in Boston.

Climate Change and Food Security in Asia Pacific: Response and resilience

December 4, 2018 2:30PM-3:30PM
66-360
Join visiting scholar Md. Saidul Islam from Nanyang Technological University Singapore for the third event in his guest lecture series. Climate change is putting a large strain on food production, and that pressure is on track to increase. Come hear Professor Islam discuss regional initiatives and future resilience in regard to climate change's impact on food security in the Asia-Pacific.


Evaluating the Relationship between MIT and the Saudi Monarchy

December 6, 2018 5:00PM-7:00PM
1-190

Please join us for this substantive forum that will explore ethical questions and potential conflicts of interest generated by the recent agreements between the Saudi monarchy and the MIT Administration.<http://news.mit.edu/2018/mit-hosts-saudi-us-innovation-forum-0325>

The assassination of journalist Jamal Kashoggi and the military  role of the Saudi Monarchy in Yemen call for a thorough examination of this relationship. The forum will include an authority on the Saudi monarchy, Helen Whitson of Human Rights Watch, and MIT faculty and graduate student panelists addressing questions of whether such relationships conform to MIT's mission and principles. A representative from the Administration has been invited to report on the Administration's examination of the relationships.


MIT S&PC Cooking Group

December 7, 2018 11AM-2PM
East gate Penthouse

The MIT Cooking Group is open for all the MIT community. For those who love and have a passion for food and cooking. Our members have a varied level of cooking skills, but we all share a common interest in learning about new dishes, making friends, and exploring new cultures and techniques. We come together to share our culinary experiences and passion. This group is led by Katerina Vinichenko. Every Friday two members volunteer to prepare the main course and a dessert, while the rest help with the preparation of the dishes and with the cleaning afterwards, or by playing with the kids (we are a kids friendly group).

We meet at the Penthouse of Eastgate from 11am - 2pm. For each meeting you need to send an email to the coordinator so they can know how many people are coming to the meeting and the cookers can buy the ingredients accordingly. At the end we all share the recipes, pictures and the cost of the ingredients for the food. If no volunteers sign up for a particular date, we will cancel the meeting. We welcome any member of the MIT community that has an interest in food and that would like to have a good time. You can find us by email at: katerina.vinichenko at gmail.com or on Facebook: MIT Cooking Group.

CAPD - Career Advising and Professional Development

Postdoc 1:1 appointments<https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs> are with Bob Dolan in E25-143G. Log  in to CareerBridge<http://careerbridge.mit.edu/>; select "Advising," then “Advising Appointments” to select a time that works for you.

For a list of company presentations on campus this week Refer

Here<https://capd.mit.edu/events>

MIT Alumni Association’s Infinite Connection – Register for an Infinite Connection account to gain access to MIT’s online alumni directory and other resources, including the MIT Alumni Job Board<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=FOU2FkEl2EM7x6UV_y9yYJMDp3bHis2su40w4NGsugJGFJ0-TyHWCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2falum.mit.edu%2fcareers%2fjobs>. The Alumni Association sends an email message to postdocs once they become eligible. The message contains registration instructions and a unique user ID. See the postdoc page of the Infinite Connection website<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=C7GkuuRQ8XqhtmtHz2MNPjMkTrwhhi5WKY4FbyMGENVGFJ0-TyHWCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2falum.mit.edu%2fnetworks%2fSharedInterestGroups%2fpost-doc> for information.
*
Writing & Communication Center<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=dnjqtZurWapEwlhrZvDCbvPxlJDyNY54NAjMAliCtz1GFJ0-TyHWCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fcmsw.mit.edu%2fwriting-and-communication-center%2f> – One-on-one sessions with professional writers
*

Career planning strategy for Postdocs – details here<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=mgk7EamI92Kdhn2X5HZgFJfd61j1-zoYpuAQNvDE3RZGFJ0-TyHWCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fpostdocs.mit.edu%2fsites%2fdefault%2ffiles%2fdocuments%2fCareer-Planning-Strategy-for-MIT-Postdocs-2015-05-08.docx>, and other tools<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=jQl4nOH2aezwZ7r6vVXg0PaMgMwwG5u5hpzSHaucI35GFJ0-TyHWCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fpostdocs.mit.edu%2fcareer-development%2fmentoring-and-advising%2fpostdoctoral-mentoring-and-advising-toolkit>



CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS

postdocs.mit.edu<http://postdocs.mit.edu> (Office VPR)

MIT CAPD Events<https://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events>

MIT Spouses&Partners Events<http://spouses.mit.edu/mit-events>

MIT Events<http://events.mit.edu/>

Boston PDA Events<http://bostonpostdocs.org/events-calendar/>

Mass-AWIS Events<http://mass-awis.org/category/events-calendar/>



MIT RESOURCES FOR POSTDOCS



Work Life Center
The MIT Work-Life Center is pleased to announce the launch of the Fall 2018 Seminar Series<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars>.  The presenters, who are experts in their fields, will share research-based strategies, tips, and information on more than 25 topics, including pathways to well-being; navigating life as a young professional; parenting in the digital age; planning and paying for college; learning how to help an aging family member; managing your finances; and planning for your retirement.
Childcare Information – Check out the resources and schedule of presentations offered by the MIT Work-Life Center  https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/child-care
All seminars and webinars are free of charge and open to the entire MIT community and their families. However,  registration<http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/all> is required.
The MIT Work-Life Center’s popular Seminar Series provides research-based strategies, tips, and information to help you deal with a diverse array of work-life issues.Please visit: http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars

http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/all


MIT HR offers resources and tools to help employees and managers grow and develop skills

Please check: http://hr.mit.edu/learn<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=m7bs6G4sboXRwqtvNj4b5mBjE5bOlaojwxdCd0Qtou7uzhApSyHWCA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fhr.mit.edu%2flearn>


MIT Spouses&Partners Connect

Offers social and career-related groups and events for your spouse/partner/family. For more information and event listings, visit http://spouses.mit.edu/.

MIT Om under the dome
Sessions are held every Monday at noon and Thursday at 5:30pm (excluding Institute holidays).
Monday, December 3, 2018 12:00pm
Building 10-500
https://calendar.mit.edu/event/om_under_the_dome#.W6U8hM5JGUk<https://owa.exchange.mit.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=4i2MdAHabSrg9mDq4Ub_GJDrTeRHMiCpZP86wYTyyx_uzhApSyHWCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fcalendar.mit.edu%2fevent%2fom_under_the_dome%23.W6U8hM5JGUk>


MIT Employee Resource Groups

Join an Employee Resource Group (ERG) at MIT!

ERGs are employee-led groups formed around common interests, issues and/or a common bond or background. ERGs host activities such as lectures, socials, dinners, etc. Both Postdoctoral Fellows and Associates are invited to join. Current ERGs include:

  *   African, Black, American, Caribbean @MIT (ABAC at MIT) ERG

  *   Asian Pacific American ERG

  *   Latino ERG,

  *   Lesbian, Gay, ,Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) ERG

  *   Millennials ERG

  *   Women in IT ERG

Check out the link for more information and upcoming events: https://hr.mit.edu/diversity-inclusion/ergs


MBTA Access

As a reminder, all postdoctoral fellows and postdoctoral associates on MIT’s Cambridge

campus are eligible for free, unrestricted subway and local bus access. MIT provides this benefit

through a special MBTA* chip embedded in the MIT ID card. (*Massachusetts Bay

Transportation Authority). Check the back of your ID card. If “Charlie INSIDE!” is written on it,

you are all set. Questions? Visit the Atlas Service Center (E17-106).



OTHER RESOURCES



Free Membership for the National Postdoctoral Association

MIT is a Sustaining Member of the NPA, which means you can become an affiliate member for free. This will help you network with other postdocs across the country and gain access to members only resources that can help further your career. To join, click on this Affiliate Memberships direct link for MIT<http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_start.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D> and follow the registration process, using your MIT email address. Once you click “submit,” the NPA will review your request and confirm your membership by email about a week later.








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