Weekly PDA Newsletter-June 21st, 2021

Ahmed Alade Tiamiyu atiamiyu at mit.edu
Sun Jun 20 23:32:11 EDT 2021 

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MITPDA Newsletter
June 21st, 2021 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Contents

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.​"

NEXT PDA MEETING​
July 9th, 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:

    Inaugural Postdoctoral Symposium

​    Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals

    A message from Ombuds

    -Social Events

    ​MIT Postdoc Cycling Club-Saturday morning rides​

   -Career and Professional Development

​    Nucleate Bio Leadership Outreach

    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

    Science Rehashed

    GLiMPSE Podcast

    More...

Funding Opportunities and Jobs

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

    Sci-Founder Fellowship

    ​AGENUS is hiring

Miscellaneous​​​​​​​​

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Please scroll down for details

PDA & Other Events


Inaugural Postdoctoral Symposium

Join us for the inaugural postdoctoral symposium held by the MIT Postdoctoral Association. This is a great opportunity to come together virtually and disseminate the brilliant work and accomplishments within the MIT postdoctoral community. The top 3 presentations will be selected by a panel of esteemed MIT Alumni from Industry and Academia based on novelty, impact and communication skills of the presenters and will be awarded $500, $750 and $1000.

The symposium will be held virtually on July 21st, 4:00-6:30pm EST.

Eligibility: MIT-appointed Postdoctoral Scholars (Associates and Fellows)

Submit your abstract to have the chance to disseminate your work in the live virtual symposium.
Submissions close on June 15th and finalists will be notified by June 30th.

Click on the following link to register and submit your abstract:
http://bit.ly/PDA2021Symp

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!


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 c​hallenges 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


MIT Postdoc Cycling Club-Saturday morning rides
The MIT postdoc cycling club is an organization dedicated to encouraging the enjoyment of all types of cycling in the MIT community. We welcome members of the MIT postdoc community to our weekly group rides every Saturday at 9 AM.

The plan is to meet at 9 AM at 77 Mass Ave for a warm up and then we will go cycling. This week, we will start at MIT, head towards the Museum of Science, Boston University, Harvard University and finally back to MIT. All abilities are welcome, and the route is flexible enough to cut short at multiple points or extend, as needed. We will form groups ranging from beginners to experienced cyclists.

After the event (~45 min-1 hour), we will go to Area4 Cafe located in 500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 for coffee (sponsored by MIT Postdoc Association).

For any last minute weather related changes:
Our mailing list: http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/mit_postdoc_cycling
Our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842100149735521

Our next ride: Saturday June 26th

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career


Nucleate Bio Leadership Outreach

Are you a graduate student or postdoc interested in building life science start-ups? Are you passionate about therapeutics, synthetic biology, or sustainability? Nucleate is a student-run entrepreneurship program that facilitates the formation of new life science ventures. They tackle some of the biggest challenges in human health and sustainability. Nucleate operates in partnership with the GSAS Harvard Biotech Club and MIT Biotech Group. They are currently seeking applications into Nucleate leadership team and you can apply here<https://nucleatebio.typeform.com/to/kc6mscUF>.

More details about Nucleate Bio can be found here<https://www.activate.bio/>. ​


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>.


Science Reh​ashed

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


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/>

Sci-Founder Fellowship

Sci-Founder Fellowship<https://www.scifounders.com/> is a program to help early career scientists create a startup company of their own. The Fellowship program provides a cash investment of $400,000 (per team) to get started, along with mentorship and a peer-network of other scientists starting companies to help support you. We invested in 5 teams<https://www.scifounders.com/companies> so far and would like to support another 8 this year.

You will be mentored in the form of weekly office hours by the former Director of Y Combinator<https://www.ycombinator.com/topcompanies> Research, a co-founder of Color Genomics<https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/color-genomics>, and a co-founder of Mammoth Biosciences<https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mammoth-biosciences>.

If you would like to apply, click here<https://www.scifounders.com/apply> or send an email to hello at scifounders.com<mailto:hello at scifounders.com>. Please also get in touch if you have any questions or would like to chat about your ideas.

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AGENUS is hiring

​A.​​ Agenus (Lexington, MA) has built a highly productive R&D engine that has advanced game changing antibodies and cell therapies to the clinic, and fueled prestigious partnerships. Their growing team seeks outstanding Ph.D. or postdoctoral scientists or fellows with core expertise in laboratory, data, or clinical sciences across any specialty. Successful candidates will flourish in an innovative, interdisciplinary, and challenging environment in which every team member is expected to achieve broad impact and exposure across the organization. See attached pdf for more details.


B. The  Pre-Clinical Research team at Agenus is developing cutting edge cancer immune-therapies medicines - applicable to the treatment of all cancer types. The team is responsible for discovery research and IND enabling studies that inform the mechanism of action of our drugs to form the basis for regulatory filings and first in human clinical trials. The team is leading research on combining Agenus’  immune-modulating agents with targeted therapies and standard of care to bring even more potent therapeutic options to cancer patients. We are seeking a Scientist  to support the pre-clinical experiments to develop the Agenus’ Immuno Oncology pipeline from discovery research through IND filing.

Find details of the Roles and Responsibilities, Qualifications, and application link here<https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=AGENINC&cws=37&rid=268>. ​

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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