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MITPDA Newsletter
November 30th, 2021 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

General PDA meeting
This general meeting will be recurring on the ‘FIRST' Tuesday of every month unless otherwise rescheduled. Participation of all postdocs across MIT is highly appreciated. Please take a step forward to grab the opportunities to get involved in the PDA this year.
Next PDA meet: 7th December, 2021; Tuesday 12-1 pm. Find the zoom<https://mit.zoom.us/j/96956637192> link here.
This meeting is open to ALL postdocs. Please attend to learn more about the activities of the PDA.

PDA DEI committee meeting

The next PDA DEI committee meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 1-1:30 pm (right after our monthly PDA meeting).  We'll talk about the DEI efforts happening across campus and what we can do to support them. Please find the Zoom link<http://%20https://mit.zoom.us/j/4705361683> for the meeting.
Feel free to ask Katya (arquilla at mit.edu<http://arquilla@mit.edu>) for details.

MIT Postdocs Slack Space
We are happy to announce that as part of the effort to create more efficient communication throughout our Postdocs community, we have created a Slack space on the MIT corporate Slack named MIT Postdocs<https://mit-postdocs.slack.com/>. We invite everyone to join us at this. This Slack space is meant to be a more efficient forum for all MIT Postdocs to interact and organize/attend events as well as communicate more efficiently. You may go through the channel #welcome_and_organization for a detailed description.
Feel free to reach out to Jonathan (cottet at mit.edu<mailto:cottet at mit.edu>)  for any feedback/suggestions and also if you want to be involved in the MIT PDA Community Building committee.

PDA & Other Events:
    Call for Postdoc Initiative Grant (PInG) proposals
    A message from Ombuds
    -Social Events
    MIT PDA Friday Karaoke Night
    qtPhDs @ MIT for LGBTQIA+ Postdoc
    MIT Postdoc Cycling and Rock-Climbing Club
    MIT Postdoc Running Club-Weekend runs
   -Career and Professional Development
    U.S. Immigration and Employment Options for Postdocs
    Career Advising for Postdocs
    Future Leaders in Neuroscience Seminar
    Alpha Fellowship
    More...
Funding Opportunities and Jobs
    TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION 2022
    Senior associate scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb
    Senior research associate at Planet Pharma
    Scientists position at Lorentz Bio
    An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>
Miscellaneous
Please scroll down for details

PDA & Other Events

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 a 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<mailto: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 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: kalina_s at mit.edu<mailto:kalina_s at mit.edu> or call 617-253-5921. More details here<http://ombudsoffice.mit.edu/>.

MIT PDA Friday Karaoke Night

When: Friday night 5:30 pm-8:00 pm, Starting Nov. 12th, 2021
Where: Station Bistro & KTV at Boston Downtown
Sign up<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp6bLF6sEUCtE580MrTTrbdqbphMdBRnaTjaZHBlJpQ4YHtg/viewform> now for a leisure Friday Karaoke Night. Shouting out loud your favorite songs or singing with your deep gentle voices with a group of postdocs from various departments, learning new songs from postdocs with various backgrounds, cultures, let’s build happy memories at MIT with melodies! Don’t hesitate to reach out to Lingyan<http://dengly@mit.edu/> for details.
Sign each week for free for a limited first come first serve basis.

qtPhDs @ MIT for LGBTQIA+ Postdocs

Are you an LGBTQIA+ postdoc? Come join us at qtPhDs!
qtPhDs is a place for LGBTQIA+ postdocs at MIT to connect and find support, solidarity, and friends, as well as a group that can interface with other advocacy and equity efforts taking place on campus. We are a welcoming and inclusive space-- however you identify, if you feel that qtPhDs is the right space for you, please reach out!
We hold monthly coffee events (every 1st Monday at 3pm) and after-work meetups (every 3rd Thursday at 6pm).
If you would like to learn more, check out our website, or email<http://qtphds_admin@mit.edu/> us to join our mailing list and Slack channel to keep up to date with all upcoming events!

MIT Postdoc Cycling and Rock-Climbing Club
The MIT postdoc cycling and rock-climbing club is an organization dedicated to encouraging the enjoyment of all types of cycling and rock climbing in the MIT community. We welcome members of the MIT postdoc community to our biweekly events, that alternate between cycling and rock climbing, Saturday evenings. After the events, we like to grab food together (sponsored by MIT PDA).
For cycling, 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.
For climbing, we will head to Brooklyn Boulders Somerville. Climbers of all abilities are welcome; we will form groups ranging from beginners to experienced climbers. To maximize climbing time, please register, pay, and fill out the required safety forms on their website before the event.
For more information/ event specific details:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/842100149735521

MIT Postdoc Running Club-Weekend runs
Come join us for a run along the Charles!
The plan is to meet during the weekend, typically in the morning, 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 grab something and socialize next to the student center (weather permitting)
Please join our Slack channel #running<https://app.slack.com/client/T02CAHKGZ17/C02BH7V8H9D> on the “MIT Postdocs” Slack Space and our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/261187805334152/ (day and time may change due to weather conditions)
See you soon!

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career

U.S. Immigration and Employment Options for Postdocs

Led by Tom and Jim Arkell, the Arkell Immigration Team<http://www.nationalinterestwaivers.com/> at Dunn Law Firm possesses decades of experience filing successful applications for U.S. permanent residence ('green cards') as well as U.S. citizenship. The team has represented dozens of leading U.S. universities in highly complex U.S. immigration matters and helped thousands of researchers, scientists and professors.

Topic: MIT Postdoctoral Association Immigration Presentation
Time: December 2nd, 2021; 5:00 PM ET
This event is for MIT postdocs only. Please register here<https://forms.gle/HFdcVz6KVXTg9jqx9>.

Topics include:

  *   Applications for Permanent Residence (‘green cards’)
  *   NIW (National Interest Waiver) petitions for researchers and entrepreneurs
  *   Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) petitions
  *   Transitioning from F-1 OPT or J-1 to H-1B and issues related to the ‘H-1B cap’
  *   Recent changes in immigration, Executive Orders and related issues

If you wish to have a free review of your credentials regarding U.S. permanent residence, please email your CV and Google Scholar profile to Dunn Law Firm Immigration, Paralegal Kayla Clark<http://kayla@dunnlaw.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 offers negotiations, and any other questions or concerns. Appointments are now available both in person (M-W) and virtually (M-F). Schedule an appointment<https://app.joinhandshake.com/login> directly via Handshake, and choose your preferred appointment medium. The CAPD office is located at Bldg. E17-294<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E17>

In addition, look out for the CAPD Postdoc Career Newsletter email (opt-out, ~2/per month) for upcoming career and professional development opportunities.

Visit the CAPD<https://capd.mit.edu/> website for a variety of resources, including the postdocs<https://capd.mit.edu/channels/postdocs/> landing page, career interests<https://capd.mit.edu/channels/career-interests/> pages, and affinity group<https://capd.mit.edu/channels/affinity-groups/> pages. You can also sign up<https://capd.mit.edu/account/signup/start/> to receive automated emails with career content and updates based on your interests and preferences..

Email Simona Rosu<http://srosu@mit.edu/> with any questions.

Future Leaders in Neuroscience Seminar
Nominations are open for monthly seminar series called “Future Leaders in Neuroscience” at the Brain and Mind Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine. Interested postdocs should fill out the nomination form at https://weillcornell.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XMYiELJPpzSgC2.
The goal of this initiative is to provide senior postdocs in neuroscience with a platform to present their research, discuss with peers, and network with faculty and trainees from the BMRI. We are particularly interested in featuring postdocs from underrepresented backgrounds as well as those who will be entering the job market soon. Selected speakers will also receive an honorarium for their efforts, if eligible.
Any questions can be directed towards Dr. Monica Santisteban at mms2012 at med.cornell.edu<mailto:mms2012 at med.cornell.edu>

Alpha Fellowship
Alpha Fellowship<https://alfafellowship.org/> 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.
The deadline to apply for the 2022-2023 program year is December 1, 2021.

Funding Opportunities and Jobs

TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION 2022

On Novel Materials for Future Infrastructure Systems and the Constructed Environment
https://cee.rice.edu/
The Rice University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in the area of innovative materials for future built environments and engineered systems. Applicants will find a vibrant research and teaching community eager to transform materials research into societal benefits through diverse bold initiatives.
Candidates can apply here<https://apply.interfolio.com/95429%E2%80%8B>. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

Senior associate scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb
Position open for senior scientist to study Mechanism of Cancer Resistance site and to support the preclinical drug discovery and development of early stage therapeutic targets. For questions and to apply, contact Brittany Apple<https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-apple-133317152/>.
Senior research associate at Planet Pharma
Position open for research associate to design, generate and test CRISPR constructs via transient transfection and lentiviral transduction. For details contact Remi Maccioli<http://rmaccioli@planet-pharma.com/> at 984-269-4739.
Scientists position at Lorentz Bio
Lorentz Bio is an early-stage deeptech company working to make fundamental advances in organ cryopreservation. Please contact Laura Deming, laura at lorentz.bio<http://laura@lorentz.bio> for detailed information.

An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>
Get to Know Each Other
We would like to feature YOUR honors, awards, and accomplishments. Send an email to Shubhra Jyoti Saha (saha_sj at mit.edu<mailto:saha_sj at mit.edu>)

Miscellaneous

MLK Leadership Award
Details here<https://diversity.mit.edu/mlk-programs/mlk-leadership-award>

Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program
Details here<https://tll.mit.edu/programming/grad-student-programming/kaufman-teaching-certificate-program/>

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>

MITAC
The MIT Activities Committee offers virtual and discounted tickets<https://mitac.mit.edu/w/sitepages/Home.aspx> to the MIT community for local arts and culture, sporting events, and family activities.

Free Membership to the National Postdoctoral Association
Details here<https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_member_type.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D>

Access MIT Commuter Program
Details here<http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/accessmit/index.html>

Discounts for the MIT Community
Details here<https://vpf.mit.edu/discounts-for-mit-community>

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

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