MIT PDA Weekly Newsletter - 1st March, 2022

Shubhra Jyoti Saha saha_sj at mit.edu
Tue Mar 1 12:37:16 EST 2022 

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MITPDA Newsletter
March 1st, 2022 | 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: 04.05.2022, 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​.

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
    PDA DEI committee meeting​
    -Social Events
    MIT PDA Friday Karaoke Night
    ​qtPhDs @ MIT for LGBTQIA+ Postdoc
    MIT Postdoc Running Club-Weekend runs
   -Career and Professional Development
    Career Advising for Postdocs
​    Participate in MIT’s 2nd Annual Research Slam
    ​MIT Master’s, PhD, and Postdoc Career Fairs
    More...
Funding Opportunities and Jobs
    Job openings at March Therapeutics (MarchTx)​
    Computational Modeling Job Opportunities in Maryland
​    An extensive list of fellowship​ 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.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/>.

PDA DEI committee meeting
The next PDA DEI committee meeting will be first Tuesday of every month 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 [http:// https://mit.zoom.us/j/4705361683]<https://mit.zoom.us/j/4705361683> link for the meeting.
Feel free to ask Katya (arquilla at mit.edu​<http://arquilla@mit.edu>)​ for details.

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!
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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.​
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)

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career

​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.

​Participate in MIT’s 2nd Annual Research Slam
Want to gain strong communication skills, and feature your research in an MIT-wide showcase? This spring, MIT will hold its Second Institute-wide Research Slam Competition, featuring PhD students and postdocs. Each participant will present their research and its significance in a 3-minute video — for a chance to win prizes! The communication skills you learn will pay off in your job hunt and networking—plus you'll have a great video to feature on LinkedIn and other platforms.
For more details, including competition rules, video creation guidelines, judging criteria, and sample videos from last year, visit the MIT Research Slam website<https://researchslam.mit.edu/>. Be sure to check out the Resources<https://researchslam.mit.edu/resources> page for information on optional communication workshops and other resources.  The video submission deadline is March 15, 2022.  You can also sign up<https://app.joinhandshake.com/login> here to get updates and reminders from the organizing team.  Please contact research-slam at mit.edu<http://research-slam@mit.edu> with any questions.

​MIT Master’s, PhD, and Postdoc Career Fairs
Learn about job opportunities, explore careers in your field, and network with potential employers.  Different employers (all actively recruiting advanced degree candidates and postdocs from MIT) will attend the virtual & in-person events! You can attend either or both.
VIRTUAL FAIR:  Friday, April 1, 1 PM – 6 PM, using the Handshake platform
You must schedule chats with employers ahead of time.  Schedule your chats early — windows will fill up.  See participating employers, register, and schedule chats: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/29790
IN-PERSON FAIR: Thursday, March 31, 12 PM – 4 PM, Johnson Ice Rink
Conversations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  See participating employers and register here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/29795
Visit CAPD’s website for additional details and resources<https://capd.mit.edu/mpp-fair-candidate/> for making the most of your experience.  In addition, we will offer two preparatory sessions: How to Make the Best of the Master's, PhD, and Postdoc Career Fair<https://app.joinhandshake.com/login> (Tuesday, March 15, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm) and  Drop-In Q&A for the Master's, PhD and Postdoc Career Fair<https://app.joinhandshake.com/login> (Monday, March 28, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm).
Contact Simona Rosu<http://srosu@mit.edu> with any questions.

Funding Opportunities and Jobs

Job openings at March Therapeutics (MarchTx)
Multiple open positions at March Therapeutics!
If you want to push boundaries of genome writing towards immediate impact in the world join MarchTx! Spun out of MIT and Harvard, March Therapeutics (MarchTx) is a stealth, venture-backed startup developing a novel class of DNA writers for a few dozen monogenic mitochondrial diseases that are all incurable today. Leveraging its proprietary suite of gene therapy tools, MarchTx is currently pursuing multiple preclinical programs in active collaborations with leading hospitals and universities worldwide. Positions open for, Principal Scientist - Genome Engineer<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ca9neLlqJvHWZDLq-zWXViT_CvAXeD77hOalJfwmSIY/edit>; Scientist - Mitochondrial Biologist<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CyT56Zrex-WfaIzDIho8yIHMNng5HkmEjBIjk59yG6s/edit>; Research Associate​<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iEBozgZQff2n8PNbIyXQPcmXAYE-iNv_6QU0-yN6Fr8/edit>.

Computational Modeling Job in Maryland
DoD Biotechnology High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute (bhsai.org), a U.S.-Army-funded computational biology research organization located in Frederick, Maryland, is hiring scientists to join their Computational Modeling group to develop and apply computational solutions to biomedical problems related to military population.
They are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or related physical-science discipline with expertise in one or more of the following areas: phenomenological- or first-principles-based modeling; systems biology approaches based on using multi-omics data (e.g., transcriptomics and metabolomics); and modeling biological networks relevant to infectious disease, immune responses, and human disorders. Experience in physiological modeling using a variety of methods, such as flux balance analysis, ordinary/partial differential equations, and stochastic simulations, is an added plus.
Applications should email their curriculum vitae directly to careers at bhsai.org<http://careers@bhsai.org> or use this direct link: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HEN1006HMJ/JobBoard/3a6861f3-0883-4466-8b7d-35e87635b33d/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=fa70a282-a1e1-4aca-8ff9-375de791c6cf
Foreign nationals are welcome to apply. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is not required.

An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>
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<http://%20https://app.joinhandshake.com/appointments/new>
<https://capd.mit.edu/events>
<https://capd.mit.edu/events/>
<https://capd.mit.edu/events/>CAPD events<https://capd.mit.edu/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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