Weekly PDA Newsletter- April 7th, 2020

Tue Apr 7 19:47:11 EDT 2020

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MITPDA Newsletter
April 7th, 2020 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Contents

PDA & Other Events

Funding Opportunities
Miscellaneous

PDA & Other Events

"If we should not eat at night, why is there light in the fridge?" #QuarantineLife
Jokes aside, your best will vary each day so be kind to yourself!

***BOARD GAME NIGHT***
In these difficult times to keep up with socializing (virtually), maintain our mental health and build community among the postdocs, we invite you to join us for virtual board game night every Friday at 6:00 to 8:00pm.(See you on Friday, April 10th!)

To join us, use this Zoom invitation<https://mit.zoom.us/j/370048155>. Questions? Email ashwinl at mit.edu<mailto:ashwinl at mit.edu>.

NEXT PDA MEETING
Join us during lunch or have coffee with us (it is unfortunately BYOB this time:)
April, 14th at 1pm here<https://mit.zoom.us/j/8500549779>

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY in Europe
Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
Details<https://www.luxinnovation.lu/msca-individual-fellowship-opportunities-in-luxembourg/?_cldee=Y29udGFjdHBkYUBtaXQuZWR1&recipientid=contact-7bd0c295b678ea1180e7005056bfe55c-a350a869438245faad0d165971cfcfc5&esid=823d703d-aa78-ea11-80e7-005056bfe55c#Research>

A message from Ombuds:
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: email kalina_s at mit.edu<mailto:kalina_s at mit.edu> or call 617-253-5921 Details here<http://ombudsoffice.mit.edu/>
Brain Break going ONLINE<https://pda.mit.edu/events/brain-break-%f0%9f%a7%a0-is-going-online-3/>
Mondays at 4pm

Science to Spinoff seminar series (time and date TBD)<https://forms.gle/bgwXdevPWiNEHqBy8>
Featuring Elicio Therapeutics scientific founder Prof. Darrell Irvine and CEO Mr. Robert Connelly. Elicio uses an amphiphile platform technology developed in the lab of Prof. Irvine to precisely deliver immunogens to the lymphatic system, and thereby orchestrating an immune response to aggressive cancers. Since its establishment in 2019, Elicio has secured more than $60M funding to develop therapeutic cancer vaccines.
Sign up to receive updates about this event
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***MIT and VPR Office offer many resources to build your professional career - check them out <https://forms.gle/bgwXdevPWiNEHqBy8> here<https://postdocs.mit.edu/>***

The PDA DE&I Committee now has a webpage where you can find postdoc - relevant diversity resources. Find it here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/diversity/>. Join the discussion and contribute through our Slack<https://join.slack.com/t/mit-pd-dei/shared_invite/enQtOTU1NzQzMDI4Njg4LWJkZTY0MDdmMTkxOGEyOGQxOWYxNjFkYmRiYWRmYjcyOTk5Yjg1ODE5NGZiY2MyNjZjMzUwZWZiMThmMjA4YTk>! Keep an eye out for DE&I related events on the ICEO webpage<https://diversity.mit.edu/events> as well.

Predictive Multiscale Materials Design Course

June 1-5, 2020 More info<https://professional.mit.edu/course-catalog/predictive-multiscale-materials-design>

Fund your event via PInG Grant
Got an idea how to enrich our community? We got funds to help you put it to life. Apply here<https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/>
(ongoing application process)

Weekly Postdoc Sports<https://pda.mit.edu/events/sports-events/>

LGBTQ+ and allies<https://qtphds.mit.edu/>

GLiMPSE Podcast<http://glimpse.mit.edu/>

GLiMPSE's recently released a 2 part series podcast with MIT Institute Professor Bob Langer

Click here to view<http://glimpse.mit.edu/> the podcast

more…<https://pda.mit.edu/events/calendar/>

Funding Opportunities

An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>
J-WEL Higher Education is hiring MIT postdocs to create and lead online recitations for a group of Latin American students taking Fundamentals of Statistics (18.650x) offered by edX
You will receive a competitive stipend and a leadership role in a major project in online learning.
More info here<https://jwel.mit.edu/facilitators-data-science-uruguay>, Please send your CV and questions to datafacilitators at mit.edu

Get to Know Each Other
Send an email to nbarbour at mit.edu<mailto:nbarbour at mit.edu>

Miscellaneous

Broadening Engagement through Engineering at MIT (BEEAM)

Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/broadening-engagement-through-engineering-at-mit-beeam/>

Simons Collaboration on Global Brain Boston Area Postdoc Meeting

Details here<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/collaborations/global-brain/events/>

MIT Creative Arts Council

Postdocs are invited to attend concerts and lectures on campus, Details here<http://calendar.mit.edu/calendar?event_types%5B%5D=102755>

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
Details here<https://spouses.mit.edu/>

Career Advising and Professional Development

Schedule an appointment here<https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs>

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

MIT Writing and Communications Centre
Details here<https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/>

Peer-to-peer scientific communication resource: Comm Lab
Details here<http://mitcommlab.mit.edu/find-comm-labs/>

MIT Work Life Centre
Details here<https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/center>

MIT Employee Resource Group
Details here<https://hr.mit.edu/diversity-inclusion/ergs>

MIT Alumni Association’s Infinite Connection
Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/career-after-mit/alumni/>
MIT Alumni Job Board<https://alum.mit.edu/careers/jobs>

MBTA Access: Visit the Atlas Service Center (E17-106)

Free Membership to the National Postdoctoral Association

Details here<https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_member_type.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D>

MIT Postdoctoral Association
Contact us<https://pda.mit.edu/about/contact/> | Get involved!<https://pda.mit.edu/about/get-involved/>

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