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MITPDA Newsletter
October 19th, 2020 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Contents

PDA & Other Events:

-Social Events

-Career and Professional Development

Funding Opportunities and Jobs
Miscellaneous

NEXT PDA MEETING
November 13th, 11 am on zoom<https://mit.zoom.us/j/92248667404?pwd=REF2aUNpUnQ5QVRBTHZ6ditYU2IrUT09>

PDA & Other Events

"If they say 'it's impossible', remember that it's impossible for them; NOT FOR YOU"

Do you have an idea about how we can support you better?

As postdocs, we are quite aware that the current COVID-19 crisis may be affecting us in different ways. To serve you better, the PDA solicit ideas that enhance postdoc life during this unique season. If you got one, please feel free to share by sending us an email at contactpda at mit.edu<mailto:contactpda at mit.edu>

Join the PDA’s Advocacy committee work
Do you have concerns that you would like the PDA to consider or pass on? Click here<https://mit.zoom.us/j/99953151154> to join the next PDA’s Advocacy committee meeting on October 21 at 5pm.

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 October 19th 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

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career

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/>

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

GLiMPSE, a PDA-supported postdoc podcast, produced 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 and Jobs

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

Assistant professor position available at the Faculty of Medicine, Universite Laval

We are looking for candidates for a Faculty position in Data Science in Québec City Canada. Find details here<http://www.crchudequebec.ulaval.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Position_Data_Science_axe_Onco.pdf>.

MESH Innovation Teams Application

The MESH Innovation Teams at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)<http://www.meshincubator.com/>, an incubator focused on fostering a vibrant inter-institutional and inter-disciplinary community dedicated to the creation of translational innovations that address unmet clinical needs, call for applications. Participants work directly with clinicians at MGH on well-defined clinical problems. Are you interested? Please apply here<https://tinyurl.com/MESHteam> by 10/15.

Computational Biologist position at NOVARTIS
Interested? Apply Here: here<https://www.novartis.com/careers/career-search/job-details/300254BR>

A Biotech Scientist Position in Boston

SUMMARY: We are seeking a Scientist to join our Protease Biology group. This person will be responsible for the development and execution of biochemical and enzymology assays to support our immuno-oncology pipeline and translational oncology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 ·         Perform biochemical experiments to characterize the activation of therapeutic proteins by proteases

·         Develop assays to characterize and analyze proteases expression and activity in different biological samples, including measurement of fluorescent or chemiluminescent substrate cleavage

·         Set up immunofluorescent techniques on tissue slides to analyze protease activity in situ and cleavage of our therapeutics

·         Integrate technologies that improve or expand the ability to assay molecules by working with teammates, collaborators, vendors, and staying abreast of the literature

·         Enter all data into laboratory notebooks and databases on a daily basis and generate weekly progress reports for management review

·         Participation and presentation of data at group meetings

·         Mentor junior scientists
Interested? Reach out to Noelle Neufeld (Lead Recruiter) at 424.228.1307 or Noelle.Neufeld at CyberCoders.com

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>

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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