Postdocs: Oct. & Nov. Events & position listings
Dana Bresee Keeth
bresee at mit.edu
Fri Oct 5 11:25:51 EDT 2018
Dear MIT Postdocs, below is a summary of some upcoming events; click on
the links provided for details and registration. Several job openings
are listed at the end. Also, see our website
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development/professional-development-presentations/past-presentations-notes-and-videos>
for presentation slides and videos from past sessions on a range of
topics, including the job search (academic and industry), resumes/CVs,
interviewing, entrepreneurship, negotiating job offers, communication
skills, and networking.
Best,
Dana
Dana Bresee Keeth, Director of Postdoctoral Services
<https://postdocs.mit.edu/ >
**
*October: Company Presentations *at MIT (bring an MIT ID)
https://capd.mit.edu/events
*
*October 8-14: HUBWeek <https://hubweek.org/>*, Boston. “Where art,
science, and technology collide.” Over 200 activities, including in
Kendall Square. MIT is leading many innovation-based activities.
Register <https://2018.hubweek.org/page/1343124/register> for your pass;
many events are free. Look for details at both
https://2018.hubweek.org/home and in the MIT news article
<http://news.mit.edu/2018/mit-hubweek-showcase-ideas-innovators-making-future-1001>.
For example, *Oct 9*: The Microsoft Garage at NERD
<http://calendar.mit.edu/event/garage_nerd#.W7dxW3tJGUk>and also Kendall
Square: Innovation Playground
<http://calendar.mit.edu/event/Kendall-MIT_Innovation_Playground#.W7dxEHtJGUl>,
as well as many other events.
*
*All year: Childcare Information* – The MIT Work-Life Center has
resources and presentations:http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/child-care
*
*October & November: Attend a session from MIT Libraries’* in-house
experts in data management, citations, mapping, and special
visualization, and learn how to use R, Python, Stata, Carto, and more.
Learn more and register at https://libraries.mit.edu/news/events/, or
use the links below.
October 9: Introduction to R
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_r_9225>
October 16: R Data Wrangling
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/r_data_wrangling>
October 22: Introduction to Python
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_python_workshop_9451>
October 23: Introduction to Spatial Visualization and Analysis with
Carto
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_spatial_visualization_analysis_with_carto_4560>
October 25: Introduction to LaTeX Authoring with Overleaf
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/latexbibtex_citation_management_tools_3470>
October 25: Make a Map in Minutes
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/make_a_map_in_minutes_4571>
October 29: Introduction to Web Scraping with Python
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_web_scraping_with_python_1106>
October 30: Introduction to R Graphics with ggplot2
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_r_graphics_with_ggplot2_245>
November 1: Introduction to GIS and Mapping
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_gis_mapping_3510>
November 5: Regression Models in R
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/regression_models_in_r>
November 6: Data Management for Research Scientists and Postdocs
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/data_management_for_postdocs_and_research_scientists_4584>
November 8: Data Management: File Organization
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/data_management_file_organization_8523>
November 9: Manage Your PDFs and Citations: Zotero and Mendeley
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/manage_your_pdfs_and_citations_zotero_and_mendeley_7074>
November 13: Introduction to Stata
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/introduction_to_stata_2686>
*
*Oct.9: Maker Break*, 5:30-9pm; MIT, Building 50, Walker Memorial. A
celebration of making at MIT. Free and open to MIT students, postdocs,
staff, faculty, and alumni, all skill levels. Hosted by Project
Manus.Have fun and show your smart and creative sides. Register at
https://makerbreak.mit.edu/register/
*
*Oct 10: BPDA Biotech/Pharma and Data Science Networking Night*; 6-8pm;
at Meadhall (4 Cambridge Center, Cambridge) *Register here!
<https://bpda-networking-meadhall1010.eventbrite.com>* Meet local
postdocs and rub elbows with industry professionals and talent
acquisition professionals from local Biotech and Pharma companies. With
complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.
*
*Oct 13-14: **MIT Hacking Arts 2018*; at MIT Media Lab;info and
registration <http://hackingarts.com/#welcome-2018>
*
*Oct 15: Deadline for application for Path of Professorship* (Nov. 16 &
17) for women graduate students and postdocs. General information and
Application: http://odge.mit.edu/development/pop/. /[Spots are limited.
Preference is given to graduate students who are within 2 years of
degree completion and to postdocs whose job search is most imminent.]/
*
*Oct. 16: Fixing Our Broken Sleep; *12:00pm - 1:30pm; in 76-156.
Presented by Rick Clerici, C. HT., C.S.E.; Director, Clear Mind Systems,
and sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center. Register
<http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/event/fixing-our-broken-sleep-1539705600>
*
*Oct 16: Insight Data Science Open House*, 6pm; at 280 Summer Street,
Floor M, Boston, MA 02210. Hosted by the Boston Insight Data team.
Information and Registration
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8sdzt1qYdhvkIVWUFrLxYszhnO7hQKc2xcuT_wQ_YrP08vQ/viewform>
*
*Oct 17: Management 101 for Scientists (or, Why Communication May Save
You);* 3-4:30pm; in Singleton Auditorium, 46-3002.Speaker:* Joanne
Kamens, PhD, Executive Director, Addgene. Sponsored by the Office of the
Vice President for Research. Register here: *Management 101 for
Scientists.
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHNk4-uw2xxTDWVXLTqsCEeyzW33nRXAhU6_wP1LFbBljVWQ/viewform>**
Science training rarely includes the skills needed to effectively manage
an academic lab or nonacademic work group. Talented managers get more
done in any work place, and not all science trainees have a good role
model for this skill. Just like doing research—effective management is
something you can learn and at which you can excel. This talk is
designed to give you an introduction to the skills you can develop to be
a good manager. Useful resources and tools provided for future
training. Details about Dr. Kamens here
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/management-101-scientists-or-why-communication-may-save-you>.
*
*Oct 17://Why capable graduate students [& postdocs] suffer from the
Imposter Syndrome, and how to THRIVE in spite of it! *6:30-8:30 pm; in
10-250. Dr. Valerie Young, internationally recognized expert and author,
will be conducting an interactive session on the Imposter Syndrome.
While the talk is geared towards graduate students, all are welcome.
Sponsored by Office of the Vice Chancellor; CAPD; Division of Student
Life; Office of Graduate Education; MindHandHeart; MIT Graduate Student
Council; and MIT Alumni Association.
*
*Oct 26: Practicing Mindfulness for Awareness, Wellness, and Connection;
12-1:30pm; in 76-156.*
Presented by Gretchen Ki Steidle, M.B.A.; Founder and President, Global
Grassroots and the Conscious Social Change Initiative and sponsored by
MIT Work-Life Center, with support from Office of the VPR. Register
<http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/event/mindfulness-practice-for-awareness-wellness-and-connection-1540569600>
***
*Oct. 25: BPDA Halloween Party*; Thursday, starting at 7:00pm; at The
Greatest Bar, 262 Friend St., Boston. For information on Boston
Postdoctoral Association sponsored events: Join the BPDA mailing list
<http://bostonpostdocs.org/mailing-list/>; connect on Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/BostonPostdocs/>; website
http://bostonpostdocs.org/.
*
*Oct 30: The Power of Resilience: Inspirational Stories of Overcoming
Hardship; *12-1:30pm; in NE49-5000 (5th floor, L-Lab). Presented
by Daniel Jackson, Ph.D.; Professor of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science, MIT. Sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center, with support
from Office of the VPR.
Register
<http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/event/the-power-of-resilience-inspirational-stories-of-overcoming-hardship-1540915200>
*
*Oct 31: Securing the Enterprise – Cybersecurity Conference; *in**Kresge
Auditorium. CSAIL invites MIT postdocs to attend this one-day conference
where global security professionals, government officials, and academic
experts will discuss responses to key issues and opportunities with
Cybersecurity in management, policy, technology, society, training and
education. Featuring discussions with global experts, keynotes and
informative expert-led discussions, followed by a networking reception
with MIT startups, speakers, and guests. See
https://securingtheenterprise.csail.mit.edu/. Use access code
Enterprise2018 to access the site, and use your MIT email address when
registering. No cost to attend, however, your card will be charged $25
if you do not attend the event without notification. (Notify
industry at csail.mit.edu or update your registration by 10/30 and you will
not be charged for the cancelation.) Questions? Jessica Gibson
<gibsonj at csail.mit.edu <mailto:gibsonj at csail.mit.edu>
*
*Nov 7:* *Making It All Add Up: Your Big Financial Decisions; *5-7pm; in
46-3189. Presented by Steven Dimitriou, A.I.F., Q.P.F.C.; Managing
Partner, Mayflower Advisors, and sponsored by MIT Work-Life Center.
Register
<http://hr.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/event/making-it-all-add-up-part-1-the-big-financial-decisions-1541628000>
*
*Nov 8: MIT’s AI and the Future of Work Congress
<http://futureofwork.mit.edu/>*
***
*Nov 8: Save the date *– The PDA will be providing details soon about a
session on finding jobs as an international postdoc, starting at 4:15 or
4:30pm.
*Nov 14-15*: *2018 MIT Research and Development Conference: Accelerating
Big Impact Innovations
<http://ilp.mit.edu/conference.jsp?confid=209&tabname=overview>*/; /MIT
Industrial Liaison Program (ILP). Register
<http://ilp.mit.edu/conference.jsp?confid=209&tabname=overview>; no cost
for current MIT Faculty/Student/Staff.
*
*Nov 16:* *Basics of Scientific Writing
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/basics-scientific-writing>*; 1-2:30 pm;
46-3002; with Dr. Sonal Jhaveri.
***
*MIT CAREER RESOURCES INCLUDE….*
*Career Counseling for Postdocs* -*See details and schedule a one-on-one
appointment.
<http://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs>*
*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://alum.mit.edu/careers/jobs>*. 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://alum.mit.edu/networks/SharedInterestGroups/post-doc> for
information.
*******
*OPEN POSITIONS - forwarded information*
*(1) San Francisco State tenure-track position in MICROBIOLOGY* *- See
below*
**
*
*(2) G-Research*, one of MIT’s partner companies, is very interested in
bringing on PhDs and Postdocs: Are you interested in learning more about
careers in quant research and tech? If so, check out this Feature Story
from CAPD about G-Research and how MIT alum are using their tech to
achieve human ingenuity limited only by the speed of
thought.https://capd.mit.edu/g-research
* **
*(3) Ergoteles Capital - **Recruiting for Quantitative Strategist - See
below *
*****
*(1) San Francisco State tenure-track position in MICROBIOLOGY - start
date in August 2019*
**
*
The Department of Biology at San Francisco State University is excited
to announce an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in
Microbiology, emphasis on Virology and/or Immunology, with an expected
start date in August 2019. Please do share this announcement widely with
your colleagues (in particular postdoctoral scholars). Screening of
applications will begin on October 10, 2018. Please direct your
questions to the chair of the Microbiology Search Committee, Dr. Lily
Chen <lilychen at sfsu.edu <mailto:lilychen at sfsu.edu>>. Website:
http://biology.sfsu.edu/announcements/assistant-professor-microbiology-position
*
We are particularly interested in individuals who use contemporary
molecular approaches to investigate topics such as pathogenesis,
host-microbe interactions, virology, immunology, virome/microbiome or
proteomics. Applicants must be committed to developing an externally
funded research program and contributing to both undergraduate and M.S.
graduate programs through teaching and mentorship of student research.
*
The mission of San Francisco State University is to create an
environment for learning that promotes appreciation of scholarship,
freedom, human diversity, and the cultural mosaic of the City of San
Francisco and the Bay Area; to promote excellence in instruction and
intellectual accomplishment; and to provide broadly accessible higher
education for residents of the region, state, the nation, and the world.
*
Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience in a related field are
required. Candidates must have an active record of research related to
their specialty area as well as evidence of the potential for external
funding of these activities. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Position description available at http://biology.sfsu.edu
<http://biology.sfsu.edu/>. Application review begins October 10,
2018, continues until filled. Send the following materials online to
Academic Jobs Online<https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11908>: 1)
letter of intent/interest; 2) current CV; 3) a statement on how your
teaching and scholarship align with the commitment of the Biology
Department to foster an inclusive and diverse academic community; 4)
teaching statement; 5) research statement; 6) representative sample of
published papers; 7) contact information for three references (letters
of recommendation will be requested at a later date).
*****
*(3) Ergoteles Capital *- *Recruiting for Quantitative Strategist.
*[This company has specifically asked to share this opening with our
postdocs. Website is under construction. For additional information, and
to apply, email Leah Peskin at recruiting at ergotelescapital.com
<mailto:recruiting at ergotelescapital.com>]
*
The Firm is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and provides investment management services on
a discretionary basis to large institutional clients. The Firm
specializes in quantitative and systematic strategies.Our management
team is comprised of former executives from large sell-side banks with
over 50 years of combined experience in the quantitative
industry.Ergoteles Capital is located in midtown
Manhattan.***Quantitative Strategist:*
**
*
Quantitative strategists apply mathematical techniques to the
development of quantitative models for systematic trading strategies.
Strong creativity and analytical problem solving ability are essential.
Job responsibilities may include researching data to derive new trading
signals, analyzing trade execution information to decrease transaction
costs and improve the profitability of existing strategies, and
developing models and tools to better manage the market risk of
investment portfolios.
*
Candidates should be creative and analytical thinkers with good
communication skills. Proficiency with the mathematical and
computational techniques needed to conduct research and development in
quantitative finance, which depend on large amounts of structured and
unstructured data, is a key requirement for the role. Candidates should
be "hands-on", and comfortable in collaborating with high quality peers
in a merit-driven work environment. Ideal candidates should have an
advanced degree in physics, math, electrical engineering, computer
science, finance or economics and a working knowledge of a programming
language such as Python, C/C++ or Java.
*
This job offers a tremendous opportunity to work closely with and learn
from experienced and successful investment professionals who are working
at the cutting edge of quantitative finance, and to experience
significant professional growth in a young and vibrant entrepreneurial
environment.
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