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MITPDA Newsletter
November 23rd, 2020 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Contents

PDA & Other Events:

-Social Events

-Career and Professional Development

Funding Opportunities and Jobs

Announcements and events from the Boston Postdoctoral Association
Miscellaneous

NEXT PDA MEETING
December 11th, 11 am on zoom<https://mit.zoom.us/j/92248667404?pwd=REF2aUNpUnQ5QVRBTHZ6ditYU2IrUT09>
This meeting is open to ALL postdocs. Please find time to attend to learn more about the activities of the PDA.

PDA & Other Events

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."

Temporary additional child care benefit
Please be reminded that MIT is providing a one-time supplement for child care expenses in calendar year 2020 to benefits-eligible postdoctoral associates and postdoctoral fellows with children ages 0-12: $2,000 per child, for up to three children. The application for the subsidy<http://inj9.mjt.lu/lnk/AVUAAAlZGY8AAcrkeI4AAG_qbGAAAAAAGqoAJNfbAAiQzwBfMv006BWkZsrsTE-wRvQH9OPi7wAIIWc/3/t4ocAIF2t6Ye98lY5AeXJA/aHR0cHM6Ly9oci5taXQuZWR1L2NvdmlkMTkvY2hpbGRjYXJlLXN1YnNpZHk> is available on the HR website. Applications must be submitted no latter than December 31, 2020.

Join the PDA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work
All postdocs are invited to join the PDA’s DE&I Committee<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/diversity/> monthly meeting to meet and work with other postdocs interested in the goals of DE&I. Our monthly meeting will be a place to discuss activities of the DE&I Committee, as well as share ongoing activities in different departments and outside of MIT. The next meeting will be held December 14th at 1:00. A zoom link will be sent after sign up on this form<https://forms.gle/7efDgM7Efgf8mebn7>. The committee runs ongoing diversity - focused book and journal clubs which can also be joined via the same form.

Join the I-Corps Spark Program at MIT
It is a free 3-week program organized to help researchers and engineers explore the potential applications of their new technologies. You will also learn how to apply for $50,000 from the NSF and increase your chances of receiving an SBIR/STTR award. If you are interested, click here <https://form.jotform.com/90114841105950>to apply.

    Below is the information about the next Program:

    Program KickOff – November 4, 2020 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Final Presentations – December 3, 2020 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Location: Online Workshop via Zoom

    Program KickOff – November 17, 2020 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Final Presentations – December 15, 2020 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Location: Online Workshop via Zoom

For more information, contact: icorps at mit.edu

A message from Ombuds:
MIT Ombuds Office – Any Time, Any Reason
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. More details here<http://ombudsoffice.mit.edu/>

Patent Strategy for Entrepreneurs: Fall 2020 Webinar Series @ MIT:

Patent webinar series hosted by MIT this fall 2020 semester is now open for registration! The one-hour sessions will be broadcast most Mondays from September 21 to December 14, from 7:30pm ET to 8:30pm ET, and recordings of the sessions will be available to registrants. Registration is open to the MIT community as well as the public at large.

Virtual location: Zoom link will be sent to registrants for real-time viewing; video recording of sessions will be available to registrants
Registration: https://forms.gle/UjSYMgLZex5tMSF16<https://forms.gle/UjSYMgLZex5tMSF16>
Contact: patent-workshop at mit.edu<mailto:patent-workshop at mit.edu>

SOCIAL EVENTS - stay connected

MIT PDA Sunrise Yoga
Skill in action is yoga! Driving through challenging times being centered, can really enhance the quality of our life. Resolving to build a good routine can go a long way towards a healthy body and mind. MIT Post-doctoral Association welcomes all Postdocs and their families to join free online Sunrise Yoga Challenge, starting 11/9 at 6:30 am. This activity will continue for 4 weeks on zoom from Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 am ET. You are welcome to join any or all sessions. These sessions will be organized by a fellow postdoc, Pallavi, from LIDS department, who has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for many years. Lets learn to stretch the body and mind for the ultimate relaxation and start the day with the rising Sun. These 1 hour live zoom sessions will include gentle warm-ups, breath-work, yoga asanas and guided relaxations. On successful completion of the challenge, 15 lucky participants would be awarded for prizes of yoga mats, yoga blocks and yoga studio workshops to continue their practice of yoga.
Please RSVP your presence at: tiny.cc/mity
Zoom links for sessions would be shared with RSVP'd participants.
For more information, please contact
Pallavi Bharadwaj (bpallavi at mit.edu<mailto:bpallavi at mit.edu>)

Saturday morning run

To increase our sense of community, we are excited to announce that we are starting a morning weekly running event for postdocs every Saturdays at 9am.

The plan is to meet at 9 AM 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.
After the run, for those of you willing to join us, we will go to Flour in Mass Ave to have at-a-distance breakfast and a coffee. Those will be provided to attendees.

Please join our Facebook group and mailing list to be updated:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/261187805334152/
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/postdoc-running

See you at the next morning run: November 28th, 9 am.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career

Overcome your Immunity to change to reach a personal or professional goal

Is there a behavior you would like to change in your personal or professional life? You may want to get better at speaking your mind and telling others what you really think, develop healthier eating habits, exercise more regularly, be more productive, delegate more, stay calm in stressful situations, or be a better listener. Attend this workshop on methodology for changing long-standing behaviors (this event is open to MIT Postdocs and Spouses). Find details of the event here<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/overcome_your_immunity_to_changeto_reach_a_personal_or_professional_goal#.X7rSf8hKg2x>.

Registration: https://growth-in-transition.wixsite.com/website

Date and time: Friday, December 11, 2020 at 1:00pm

Consulting Club at MIT (CCM) is recruiting
Would you like to join a great team, learn about career opportunities, develop key skills for your career and broaden your network in consulting and beyond? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us, we're recruiting! The Consulting Club at MIT is looking for members to join our board, both in the Professional Development team and the Harvard-MIT case competition organizing team.

For the Professional Development team, please apply here<https://gmail.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=14e791cbcc980af1572cac3e3&id=ddf3f2157e&e=6bc421feac> before Nov. 29. The interviews will be carried out in the week of Dec. 7.

For the Case Competition team, please submit the following short application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZhtTUTDmihmhdSipMqbSR_DCRUdJ9PJOftqCo-RDROk/edit?usp=sharing> before Dec. 6. The interviews will be carried out in the following week!

Call for volunteer consultants

Every winter, the Consulting Club at MIT offers students and postdocs the opportunity to participate in the Volunteer Consulting Group (VCG). This is a great chance to work part-time for 6 weeks on an interesting real-life business problem from a carefully selected company, to participate in a team project, and to gain valuable consulting experience!

Applications are open, and the deadline is Friday, December 4th by midnight ET. During the week of December 7, we will conduct remote one-on-one interviews with selected applicants.

The application form is here: https://form.jotform.com/203185369402050. More information about the project and FAQs can be found here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJdMvMJpSKrJwKEPwdZ2Nvab0Ys8wk14/view?usp=sharing>.

Additional questions can be addressed MIT.VCG2021 at gmail.com<mailto:MIT.VCG2021 at gmail.com>.

Career Advising for Postdocs

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 offer negotiations, and any other questions or concerns.

You can schedule an appointment<https://app.joinhandshake.com/appointments/new> via video or phone by using Handshake, under the Career Center tab. Email Simona Rosu, srosu at mit.edu<mailto:srosu at mit.edu>, with any questions.

To receive updates on career and professional development workshops and events, please subscribe<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3SJMNHN> to the CAPD Postdoc Career Newsletter sent every two weeks.

Check out the Catalyst 2021 webpage<https://catalyst.mit.edu/apply/> and program and consider attending an info session, and share this information with anyone who might be interested. We seek a multi-talented cohort of individuals with interest and willingness to spend time in research, innovation, and health including engineers, scientists, clinicians, designers, entrepreneurs, MBAs, early-stage professionals, postdocs, fellows, graduate students, clinical, and other professional degree candidates, etc.
Call for Applications
Australia’s Global Talent Program seeks to support the international mobility of highly talented individuals, innovators and entrepreneurs. The program is designed to accelerate growth in seven future focused STEM target sectors. It offers a streamlined visa pathway with permanent residency on grant of visa!
Benefits include:
·         Priority processing – complete applications can be processed within one month
·         No age limit – the Distinguished Talent visa is flexible enough to allow for exceptionally talented people over the age of 45 years to be considered under the Global Talent Program
·         Live and work anywhere in Australia
·         Bring immediate family to live in Australia permanently
In addition to the flyer, more information about the program can be found here:  Global Talent Program<https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/visas-for-innovation/global-talent-independent-program>
For more information, you can contact Justine Miller at The Embassy of Australia, Washington DC via email Justine.Miller at dfat.gov.au<mailto:Justine.Miller at dfat.gov.au>
<https://www.postdocacademy.org/>
Fund your event via PInG Grant
Got an idea to enrich our community? We have funds to help you put it to life. Apply here<https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/>

Participate in an NSF-funded Study of Postdoctoral Experiences in Computer Science- and Engineering-Related Fields
Here is an NSF-funded survey from Penn State on postdoctoral education and mentoring. If you are willing to participate in the study, please follow this survey link<https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72molicWiCkX4rz>.

<http://glimpse.mit.edu/>Alpha Fellowship

Alpha Fellowship<https://www.alphafellowship.com/?utm_source=direct-outreach&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=launch-planning> is 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. Check out their full range of courses<https://www.alphafellowship.com/courses>.

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

Listen to GLiMPSE, a PDA-supported postdoc podcast, that hosts renown scientists.

Click here to view<http://glimpse.mit.edu/> recent podcasts.

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

Funding Opportunities and Jobs

An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>

Analyst / Manager, Corporate Development and Strategy at Exicure

Exicure is looking for an individual who is passionate about connecting the dots between science and business to join our Corporate Development & Strategy team. In this position, the individual will support general corporate development and strategy initiatives, incl. partnering efforts and new program development in close collaboration with company’s R&D departments. View job posting on Handshake.<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4124795>

Open Rank Faculty Positions at The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) would like to reach out to let you know that the University is pursuing a University-wide endeavor to recruit the best talent from a wide variety of disciplines, from liberal arts to STEM. UTA is seeking 15 individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will commit to mentoring our diverse student body.  The Biology Department at UTA is a dynamic, growing department with a diverse range of research interests. The Department has had much success in obtaining grants from numerous agencies, including the NIH and NSF.

Because this search is University-wide for all disciplines, the Biology Department will evaluate our own applicants and make suggestions to the search committee, which is composed of individuals from across campus. If you decide to apply, please also send a copy of your application materials to the Biology Department at: mkfujita at uta.edu. The link to the job posting and instructions for applying is below:
https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/12931<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttps-3A__uta.peopleadmin.com_postings_12931%26d%3DDwMFAw%26c%3DJeTkUgVztGMmhKYjxsy2rfoWYibK1YmxXez1G3oNStg%26r%3Dczh7v9lsi4EdqVtoagNSWVOnGM1kEORv_kwEo2ZQVww%26m%3DM5bV2a8qEzUrixdBwfo2VGN89OaeZVMoMK8nwK8yezA%26s%3Dga6lfUcpTVmiu6hUCS-iFjdqJbC5Q-QNRBD42dGS178%26e%3D&data=04%7C01%7Cpiya.ghose%40uta.edu%7Cca9c8aeb379a47463ade08d885b3e604%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C1%7C0%7C637406355089521761%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=YWKuU6X5AWp3mMyrDB%2F%2F0wOzvKf23hno7WVtuPc%2BPAs%3D&reserved=0>

Get to Know Each Other
We would like to feature YOUR honors, awards and accomplishments. Send an email to atiamiyu at mit.edu<mailto:nbarbour at mit.edu>

Announcements and events from the Boston Postdoctoral Association

Hi Boston postdocs,

We have exciting news we’d like to share, and we’d also like to catch you up on some recent developments and upcoming events for postdocs in the Boston region.

-        Firstly, we’re extremely excited to announce that the Boston Postdoctoral Association has been approved by the IRS as a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization, beginning a new era as the Boston Postdoctoral Association, Inc. This represents years of work by many dedicated volunteers, and we’re extremely grateful for the efforts of all involved. This is a massive step forward as an independent organization for postdoctoral advocacy, support, career development, and well-being.

We’re always looking for volunteers that want to join us, so if you want to get involved with our Advocacy, Career Development, Social, or Public Relations committees (or just want to help out in general), just send us an email at bostonpostdoctoralassociation at gmail.com<mailto:bostonpostdoctoralassociation at gmail.com>.

-        We launched a Slack channel to keep Boston-area postdocs connected. It’s been a great way for our postdocs to connect, so we hope you'll join! There are multiple channels for: postdoc parents, international postdocs, activism, seminars, check-ins, and updates. Also a good place for general information, discussion, support, socializing, venting, commiseration, or anything else you might need. Join our Slack hub here<https://join.slack.com/t/bostonpostdocs/shared_invite/zt-emc7455v-i6gfge7KPUx7GariUstGNA> or copy this link: https://join.slack.com/t/bostonpostdocs/shared_invite/zt-emc7455v-i6gfge7KPUx7GariUstGNA .

-        We recently heard from the Academic Mutual Aid Foundation (AMAF), a mutual aid organization for academic trainees, and wanted to let you know of their mission and opportunities. The AMAF (https://academicmutualaid.org/) is a 501(c) nonprofit coordinating mutual aid, to help the academic trainee/employee community become more resilient to unexpected expenses. They collect donations and distribute them to academic folks in need, which is especially important during the COVID-19 crisis. If you’re finding yourself in a situation of acute financial need, please reach out to them for help at the link above, and if you’re able to donate, please feel free to support them.

-        We’re once again partnering with NeuroBoston<https://www.neuroboston.org/>, the Boston chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, for their Fall Symposium in Neuroscience, which this year will be online on Nov. 5, 2020. You can register and submit a poster here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/120520055731> (abstract deadline recently extended from the one on this site, but still ending soon).

-      Finally, in the attachment we have some non-BPDA events and opportunities from the region that you may be interested in.

Thanks again for all of your support as we grow and improve as an organization. We’re confident that with the support of Boston postdocs, the newly incorporated BPDA will be even better positioned to support our community.

Ian Mahar
President, Boston Postdoctoral Association, Inc.

Miscellaneous

A new book by Matteo Tardelli for PhDs/Postdocs transitioning to the industry or academia
Order here<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H6QDX3M>

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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