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MITPDA Newsletter
April 26th, 2021 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Contents

"Dream it, believe it, build it"

NEXT PDA MEETING
May 14th, 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:

    New England Future Faculty Workshop (NE-FFW)

    Immigration/Employment presentation and free consultation

    MIT PDA Spring Wellness Event: Sleep like a baby

    The Poetry of Science: Call for Entry

    Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals

    Join the PDA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work

    A message from Ombuds

    -Social Events

    ISO Zoom Noon Break (April edition)

    Saturday morning run

   -Career and Professional Development

    Women of Impact: How Women are Shaping the World Through Technology

    Science Rehashed

    Career Advising for Postdocs

    Check out the Catalyst 2021 webpage and program

    Call for Applications (Australia's Global Talent Program)

    Fund your event via PInG Grant

    Alpha Fellowship

    GLiMPSE Podcast

    More...

Funding Opportunities and Jobs

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

     Senior Data Scientist at Nasdaq Machine Intelligence Lab

    The Michelson Prizes

    BCG is currently accepting applications for Advanced Degree Candidates

Miscellaneous

Please scroll down for details

PDA & Other Events

New England Future Faculty Workshop (NE-FFW)

You are invite to participate in the New England Future Faculty Workshop (NE-FFW)<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffaculty.northeastern.edu%2Fadvance%2Ffaculty-recruitment%2Ffuture-faculty-workshop%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cd.campbell%40northeastern.edu%7C9ebe64c07d9d4ef75e7808d9003d62ce%7Ca8eec281aaa34daeac9b9a398b9215e7%7C0%7C0%7C637541085924483193%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RBBzkhEGD0Y4NfJ9flDRKzXfsOqWKDn0tUr%2FU56B%2BDI%3D&reserved=0> which will be held virtually on Wednesday July 28th and Thursday, July 29th, 2021.  The NE-FFW is designed specifically for postdoctoral fellows and advanced graduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Health Sciences, Social Sciences, and the Humanities, who are interested in an academic career.

Northeastern University is committed to cultivating talent and promoting the full inclusion of excellence. This workshop is designed to serve those who are members of groups whose representation in faculty positions is smaller than their representation in the U.S. population. This includes women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, first-generation students, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

The NE-FFW is focused on the academic job search. The format of the two-day workshop includes faculty-led interactive discussions and peer-to-peer interactions.  Workshop topics include:  Finding Your Institutional Fit, Perfecting Your Interview Skills, Making Your CV Stand Out, Crafting Research, Teaching and Diversity Statements, Negotiating the Job Offer, and more.

To participate in the NE-FFW, there are several steps interested people need to take:

  1.  Submit the application packet by June 1st, 2021
  2.  Accepted applicants will be notified by mid-June
  3.  Confirm their participation by paying a $50 registration fee due in late June

 Here is the workshop flyer<https://faculty.northeastern.edu/app/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/FFW-2021-Flyer-3.pdf>.

Immigration/Employment presentation and free consultation

If you missed the free immigration and employment presentation delivered via Zoom by Arkell Immigration Team at the Dunn Law Firm, you can still access the link here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Wq_b-VdQM>. The team is also providing a free 15-minute consultation to any MIT postdoc who signed up for the presentation on April 15, 2021. To schedule a consultation, please send them your CV and Google Scholar profile through kayla at dunnlaw.com<mailto:kayla at dunnlaw.com>.

MIT PDA Spring Wellness Event: Sleep like a baby

MIT Post-doctoral Association welcomes all Postdocs and their families to join free online spring wellness event "Sleep like a baby!", starting 4/26  at 10:15 pm. This activity will continue for a month on zoom from Monday to Thursday from 10:15 to 10:45 pm ET. You are welcome to join any or all sessions. Join and learn the secrets to rest and rejuvenation by enhancing the quality of your sleep: an untapped superpower! These 30 minute live zoom sessions will include gentle stretches (sukshma vyayama) and guided relaxations (yoga nidra). On successful completion of the event, 10 lucky participants with highest attendance would be rewarded with in-person (post-vaccination) or online yoga events for the International Yoga Day to continue their practice of yoga. 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.

Please RSVP your presence at: tiny.cc/mityn<http://tiny.cc/mityn>

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>)

The Poetry of Science: Call for Entry

The project, called The Poetry of Science, centers around racial social justice, poetry, and the sciences. We are pairing local poets of color with scientists of color to generate poetry about the scientist's research/motivations/history.

Our project will culminate in a public art installation in Cambridge featuring the scientists and poetry. The poetry will be published in an award-winning literary journal and be read at the Boston Book Festival lit crawl. Here's the link to the site and call to learn more: www.poetryofscience.org<http://www.poetryofscience.org/>

Find in the links below the press release and recent media coverage:

• https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/cambridge-chronicle-tab/2021/03/03/cambridge-artists-awarded-5-k-create-art-racial-justice/6874810002/
• https://www.cambridgeday.com/2021/03/14/art-project-will-pair-poets-and-scientists-of-color-post-and-publish-but-first-it-must-find-its-poets/

Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals

Do you have an idea for an activity or event that you think would benefit postdocs in 2021? The MIT-PDA is pleased to announce call for a second (spring) round of Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals. The grant aims to financially support a range of activities, events, and projects. PInG activities should be open to all postdocs across MIT (e.g. an application cannot be made for a Biology lunch series). Example activities include but are not limited to: Social gatherings, Recreational activities, Arts and cultural programs, Mental health and stress support groups, Professional development seminars and workshops, Groups to support postdoc women, parents, or minorities.

Current and previous PInG projects include: Glimpse: the Postdoc Podcast, Yoga Classes, Postdoc Playdates, POWER: Postdoctoral Women Engaged in Research, Open Science Workshop, Postdoc Jogging Club, qtPhDs @ MIT: LGBTQ+ community of postdoctoral researchers. So think about what you’d like to do and send us a proposal! https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/.<https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/> Download application form here: PInG Application form<https://pda.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-PInG-Application-2.docx>. Send filled form to pda-ping at mit.edu.

We look forward to hearing your plans!

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 May 17th at 4-5pm. 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. 

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/>
SOCIAL EVENTS - stay connected
ISO Zoom Break (April edition):
Zoom break is a time to socialize and connect with fellow internationals 
    Among Us
    Thursday, April 29th
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
    <https://tinyurl.com/y4utq8pa> S<https://mit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=156ecccacf03a6376855ef479&id=408899dc8f&e=0c8125d2b8>IGN UP<https://mit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=156ecccacf03a6376855ef479&id=5464f1b051&e=0c8125d2b8> required
    A quick introduction video to how the game works is here<https://mit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=156ecccacf03a6376855ef479&id=87829007fb&e=0c8125d2b8>!

Open to all international students and postdocs
Co-sponsored by ISO and Postdoc Association (PDA)
*Zoom link will be provided by email (same Zoom link each time)

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.

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: May 1st, 9 am.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career

Women of Impact: How Women are Shaping the World Through Technology

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Venue: Online via Zoom
Registration page: https://mitaaa.alumgroup.mit.edu/s/1314/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=1314&gid=180&pgid=56646&content_id=63895

By sharing the story of two successful women in Tech, this webinar will highlight the different paths one can take to enter the STEM field and the importance of the impact generated from one's work. These two exceptional women coming from Arab backgrounds will share their personal stories, their current work and how they view the world during and post the pandemic.

Speakers:
Rana El Kaliouby PD ’10: CEO Affectivia
Reem Khouri : Co-Founder and CEO of Whyise

Rana El Kaliouby PD ’10 is giving away a free copy of her book  Girl Decoded<https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Decoded-Scientists-Intelligence-Technology-ebook/dp/B07VF1SKPV> for the first 100 people who sign up to attend.

Science Rehashed

Science Rehashed<https://www.sciencerehashed.com/> is a non-profit podcast co-founded by Mehdi Jorfi, PhD (MGH/HMS) and  Shen Ning (MED’23) with the mission to make life science research more accessible to students and early career scientists around the world. Many students outside of first-world countries have limited resources when it comes to accessing the most current scientific research and journals. Through podcast interviews with researchers, Science Rehashed is making this information more available to science enthusiasts everywhere.
·  28 episodes; about 7.5K downloads
·  In addition to its primary episodes that rehash recently published research directly with researchers/authors, they also have series that focus on legendary researchers including Dr. Bob Langer (MIT), Dr George Church (MIT, Harvard), and a 360 Perspective series that provides a broad, comprehensive view of a disease, serving as a platform to disperse diverse but accurate information regarding immediate public health concerns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
·  They are working on a supplemental YouTube channel and different communication platforms to outreach internationally
·  The team is well connected to the science/medical communities in Boston and was recently featured by MGH’s Bench Press Blog<https://www.sciencerehashed.com/press-media/mgri-blog-feature>, Harvard Brain Initiative<https://brain.harvard.edu/hbi_news/science-rehashed-when-change-is-possible/>, BostInno<https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/profiles/2020/10/16/science-rehashed-podcast-harvard-mgh-bu-research.html>, Boston University Innovate<http://www.bu.edu/innovate/5-things-to-know-before-launching-a-podcast/>, Life Science Cares<https://lifesciencecares.org/science-rehashed-wins-the-2020-life-sciences-healthcare-nonprofit-pitch-challenge/>, The Brink from BU<http://www.bu.edu/articles/2020/science-podcast-cohosted-by-bu-neuroscientist-brings-research-to-listeners-around-the-world/>, Harvard Gazette<https://www.sciencerehashed.com/press-media/harvard-gazette-feature>
·  The mission has been awarded for the 2020 MassBio Life Sciences & Healthcare Nonprofit Pitch Challenge<https://massbio.microsoftcrmportals.com/event/?event=2020_Life_Sciences_Healthcare_Nonprofit_Pitch_Challenge2744142020>, Podcast Movement Scholarship<https://www.sciencerehashed.com/press-media/podcast-movement-virtual-scholarship-winner> and ranked in the “Top Life Sciences Podcast” on Apple Podcast

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)
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>
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/>

<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/>

Senior Data Scientist at Nasdaq Machine Intelligence Lab

The Nasdaq Machine Intelligence Lab is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to take a leading position on the team.  The Lab is responsible for researching, developing and applying AI to tackle various challenges related to financial markets.  Areas of focus include: improving market structure and quality, market manipulation and insider trading surveillance, improving market data and risk management technologies. The ideal candidate should:

  *   Be proficient in python, sql, R or other languages
  *   Be familiar with common Machine learning and deep learning frameworks & libraries
  *   Possess an understanding of: NLP, time series analysis, reinforcement learning, theory of optimal control, stochastic processes, hypothesis testing, information theory, optimization and unsupervised learning
  *   Have experience communicating complex technical concepts to business audiences
  *   Familiarity with AWS is a plus
  *   Familiarity with financial market concepts a plus
  *   Experience designing AI systems and prototypes a plus
  *   Experience leading junior research teams a plus

This is a high-visibility position with common exposure to both executives and clients.  Please send inquiries and resumes to douglas.hamilton at nasdaq.com<mailto:douglas.hamilton at nasdaq.com> for more information.

The Michelson Prizes

The Michelson Prizes are annual awards of $150,000, which support young investigators under the age of 35 who are using disruptive concepts and inventive processes to significantly advance human immunology and vaccine and immunotherapy discovery research for major global diseases.  The Prizes are funded by the Michelson Medical Research Foundation and overseen by the Human Vaccines Project -the application window for the 2021 Prizes will run from April 1 – June 18, 2021.

The 2021 Michelson Prizes will be looking for research proposals in two areas:

  *   Human Immunology and Vaccine Research
  *   Climate Change and Human Immunology

Applicants from the full spectrum of related disciplines, including clinical research, biochemistry, molecular biology, protein engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, biophysics, environmental health, nanotechnology, etc., are encouraged to apply. Additional info can be found at www.humanvaccinesproject.org/michelsonprizes<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.humanvaccinesproject.org_michelsonprizes&d=DwMF-g&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=i33aEjnrX7q8sp1Su2UDTpqaq4X4lVFCvrMeae9ZTfM&m=V-_UgWrMj5Zf4xWkInFRR_b1E_8g-rJEkhZAlHquers&s=XDdkweSMCSgNRQNMqPJ3W4uIOMW_ze1wz9dASw3BlqU&e=> and I’m also happy to answer any questions.

BCG is currently accepting applications for Advanced Degree Candidates

BCG is currently accepting applications for Advanced Degree Candidates (PhDs, JDs, MDs, and Postdocs) interested in starting a full-time position with BCG between now and June 2021 or later in 2022. If you are interested in a full-time role with BCG and can start within the date range above, we encourage you to submit your application here<https://www.bcg.com/en-us/careers/students/adc-application-process>. To learn more about BCG and opportunities for Advanced Degree Candidates, please visit our website<https://www.bcg.com/en-us/careers/students/advanced-degrees>. If you have any questions, please email adcrecruiting at bcg.com<mailto:adcrecruiting at bcg.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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