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January 30, 2020
Announcements
 
Post-Doc Orientation
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 ● 12:00-1:30pm ● 2124 Lee Building
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Orientation/Workshops



Basics of Data Management: Working with Messy Data
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 ● 11:00am, 90 mins ● McKeldin Library

Workflows and procedures change over time often resulting in data that are far from perfect. OpenRefine is an open source power tool designed for working with messy data.
 
Learn how to apply OpenRefine to your workflows for data collection, harmonization, reformatting, and more.

Register here.

*For a full list of events offered by the University Libraries, click here.
 

 
LaTeX for Beginners
Thursday, February 6 ● 11:00am, 60 mins ● STEM Library
 
During this workshop, we will discuss: LaTeX basics and uses, troubleshooting issues, and various features, including article class.

This workshop will conclude with a hands-on/Q&A session for participants to start using LaTeX on their own.

Register
here.

*For a full list of events offered by the University Libraries, click here.



Grant Writing Workshop: Writing a Personal Statement
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 ● 12:00-1:30pm ● 2124 Lee Building
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As a researcher, you have spent a lot of time talking and writing about your research, but perhaps less experience talking about yourself, your experiences, and your career goals.  Personal statements are a required element of most grant applications.  At this workshop, you’ll learn more about what is expected in the personal statement and how to craft one.  Participants are encouraged to bring a draft of a personal statement to the workshop.

This workshop will be facilitated by DrLinda Macri, Director of Academic and Professional Development in the Graduate School.
 

 
Navigating to your dream career
Monday, February 24, 2020 ● 12:00-1:30pm ● 2124 Lee Building
 
Learn how to identify, plan for and implement your dream career (in small manageable steps) by leveraging career resources and events available to all UMD doc students and postdocs. Pre-registration required in Careers4Terps (https://careers.umd.edu/careers4terps).
 
This workshop will be facilitated by DrSusan Martin, Program Director of Professional and Career Development at the UMD Graduate School.

For additional information about this event, contact Susan Martin at smarti18@umd.edu



Better Letters:
Writing, Reading, and Soliciting Letters of Recommendation for Equity

March 10, 2020 ● 2:00-4:00pm ● Colony Ballroom (Stamp Union 2203) 
(Free event/RSVP not required)

 
Letters of recommendation are used in admissions and hiring to glean information and qualities which may go unnoticed in the review of an applicant’s file. However, they are also one of the most common places that bias is written into applicant records - sometimes in subtle ways. Toward the goal of equity-minded evaluation, this workshop 1) reviews key research studies on bias in letters of recommendation, 2) enables participants to recognize gender and racial biases in existing letters, and 3) provides practice in writing better letters. Activities are specifically designed to help attendees develop knowledge, skills, and language to manage common equity dilemmas inherent in how we solicit, write, and review letters. 

Co-presenter:
Julie R. Posselt, Director, Inclusive Graduate Education Network Research Hub and Director, California Consortium for Inclusive Doctoral Education

Co-presenter:
Román Liera, Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the USC Rossier School of Education
 

 
Academic Job Search
Thursday, March 12, 2020 ● 12:00-1:30pm ● 2124 Lee Building
 
Learn the truth about the academic job market, what makes a competitive candidate and resources for those interested in pursuing faculty careers.Pre-registration required in Careers4Terps (https://careers.umd.edu/careers4terps).

This workshop will be facilitated by DrSusan Martin, Program Director of Professional and Career Development at the UMD Graduate School.


For additional information about this event, contact Susan Martin at smarti18@umd.edu


 
Writing Workshop
More information coming soon!
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 ● 12:00-1:30pm ● 2124 Lee Building
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This workshop will be facilitated by DrLinda Macri, Director of Academic and Professional Development in the Graduate School.
 
 
For other coming workshops, check our page!
Professional and Career Development Opportunities

Beyond the Professoriate
Upcoming Events

This year, Beyond the Professoriate is hosting a series of free events to support graduate student and postdoctoral professional and career development. These events are free and open to anyone! Webinars will be held live, and replays will be available afterwards. Free to attend or watch afterwards.

All event information can be found at beyondprof.com/upcoming-events/



The Tufts Institutional Research
and Academic Career Development Awards Program (IRACDA)

We would like to tell you about an exciting postdoctoral training program that is in place at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and hope that you will pass information about this opportunity on to your graduate students.  This program, called IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program), is funded by the IRACDA mechanism of NIH-NIGMS.       
 
This NIGMS-funded program is designed to prepare talented young scientists for the multiple demands of an academic career in biomedical research. Scholars spend on average 75% of their time conducting bench research and 25% of their time in career development activities. Teaching skills are developed through programs involving mentored classroom assignments at minority-serving institutions in the Boston area.  The training is further supplemented by workshops on essential skills such as grant and manuscript writing, mentoring, lab management, scientific presentations, and responsible conduct of research as well as on teaching methods that encourage active learning. The training components are sequenced to allow scholars to balance the activities and to build on previous experiences. The first year of support for IRACDA scholars is provided by the faculty research mentor and then up to three years of support, plus a yearly travel and supply allowance, comes from the IRACDA Program.
 
The application deadline for positions beginning in the fall of 2020 is March 1, 2020.  Later applications will be considered if positions are available. 
 
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with no more than two years of postdoctoral training at the time of their appointment to the program. Commitment to the goals of the program, strong academic and research credentials and an interest in teaching, mentoring, and active citizenship will be important criteria used in the selection process.
 
For additional information on the Tufts IRACDA Program and application procedures, please visit our website, or contact Claire Moore, the Program Director, or Jordan Wilkinson, the Program’s Research Administrator with questions. We have also attached a printable flier describing the program.



Beginning this fall, The Graduate School is pleased to present the Rita B. Leahy Career Series which will bring current doctoral students and Maryland alumni together to explore career opportunities for PhDs.  This year's series explores careers in data science (10/1/19), advocacy and policy (11/20/19), consulting (3/5/20), and the federal government (4/8/20).  More information about the 2019-2020 series is available at: go.umd.edu/leahyseries.
 
 


The Graduate School is proud to announce the launch of GradTerp Forum: A Blog on the Research, Scholarship, and Practice of the graduate community at Maryland. The mission of the blog is:

  • To feature and publicize the evidence-based work of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate alumni of the University.
  • To provide graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate alumni of the University an experience of communicating their research and work to a broader, cross-disciplinary audience.
  • To enhance the capacity of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate alumni of the University to contribute and compete as digital academics.

Grad Terp Forum will be published weekly on Wednesdays. We invite graduate students, Maryland postdoctoral scholars, and recent doctoral alums to contribute to Grad Terp Forum Blog and start conversations about their work.

Blog
Submission Guidelines
Submission Form 
Comment Policy


 

In April, the Office of the Provost, Office of Faculty Affairs, The Graduate School and UMD colleges and schools invested in an Institutional Membership with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). The NCFDD is an independent faculty development center, with a community of over 450 colleges and universities, dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers.
To take advantage of this opportunity now, you can activate your confidential, personal membership by completing the following steps:
  1. Go to http://www.FacultyDiversity.org/Join
  2. Choose your institution from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select “Activate my Membership”
  4. Complete the registration form using your institutional email address (i.e. @InstitutionalEmail.edu)
  5. Go to your institution email to find a confirmation email. Click “Activate Account” in the confirmation email.

 
University Human Resources (UHR) 2019 Professional Development Catalog
UHR Learning & Talent Development has released their Spring 2019 course catalog of workshops and development courses being offered throughout the 2019 semesters.
HERE Check it out
For more details and course registration visit www.training.umd.edu
 
 
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
unveiled its new website, providing one location for a wide range of resources. The new ORISE website offers a portal for students, graduates and postdocs looking for STEM internships, fellowships and other professional development opportunities
 
You can access the ORISE website directly HERE
 
You can also like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter
 
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning

UMD-CIRTL [Center for the Integration of Research Teaching and Learning] is an important resource funded by the Graduate School, open to all UM graduate students, postdocs, and faculty. UMD-CIRTL is part of a national network of nearly 40 universities whose mission is to improve higher education by providing community and resources for the professional development of future academics. UMD-CIRTL’s philosophy is that teaching, like research, is a scholarly activity built on three principles; Teaching-as-Research (TAR): using research to inform teaching and teaching to advance research, Learning Communities: bringing people together for shared learning, discovery, and generation of knowledge, and Learning-Through-Diversity: capitalizing on the rich array of experiences, backgrounds, and skills among students and faculty to enhance the learning of all. UMD-CIRTL works closely with, PROMISE: Maryland’s Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) grant to increase the number of minority students receiving doctoral degrees and entering the STEM professoriate.
 
For more information, follow this link or contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs or go to the CIRTL Network and register. This will give you free access to professional development courses, seminars and workshop as well as a listing of current employment opportunities.

 

Community College Events

Have you ever thought about teaching at a community college? This spring we're hosting an online event series about what it's like to teach at these institutions, how to navigate their hiring practices, and what issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion look like on community college campuses. We hope you'll join us for one or more of these events!

Questions about our programming? Contact us at info@cirtl.net.


Getting Hired at a Community College
Thursday 2/27: 1-2:30PM ET / 12-1:30PM CT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 10-11:30AM PT
How might the interview differ from that of a 4-year teaching or research university? What factors should you consider in preparing your application materials and teaching demonstration? What are some common do's and don'ts of seeking a job at a community college? Join us to learn hiring tips from faculty that serve on or work closely with hiring committees at community colleges.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Teaching in the Community College Setting
Thursday 3/19: 1-2:30PM ET / 12-1:30PM CT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 10-11:30AM PT
Community colleges are truly diverse settings, attracting individuals from all different walks of life with a common interest in advancing their education. Attend this panel to hear faculty and administrators from various community colleges share insights on student diversity. We will also explore the types of inclusive teaching strategies that best support community college students and help to create more equitable classrooms.
 

 
CIRTL Spring 2020 Online Courses

Online Teaching Practicum
Tuesdays 2/4-4/14: 2-4 PM ET / 1-3 PM CT / 12-2PM MT / 11AM-1PM PT
Learn how to develop a workshop for online audiences, and get the chance to pilot your workshop for the CIRTL Network, in this intensive 9-week practicum. Cap: 12. 
 

Spring 2020 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

CIRTL MOOCs take place on the EdX platform and use video-based modules, discussion boards, and peer-reviewed assignments to teach participants over the course of 8 weeks. Registration is required; there is no cost to participate and no enrollment cap. For more information, visit the CIRTL MOOC website.

Advancing Learning through Evidenced-Based STEM Teaching
Weekly asynchronous modules from 1/27 through 3/22 
Learn about developing effective, evidence-based STEM teaching practices at your own pace through online video modules and discussion boards in this MOOC developed by CIRTL Network faculty. No cap.
Research & Employment Opportunities
Career Opportunities
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) has started a job board! Join the NPA and access various opportunities: http://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/
 

Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship (NEW)
Application Deadline: February 8, 2020 11:59PM ET


The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of 27 Institutes and Centers making up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has a core mission to conduct and support research to understand, treat, prevent, and diagnose infectious diseases and immune-mediated disorders.

As a Research Participant in the NIAID Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship Program, the participant will receive training and hands-on-experience in applying and managing big data sets, bioinformatics strategies and tools to support projects in NIAID's extramural and intramural divisions. Appointments will be for one year, with an option to renew for a second year. The program is rotational in design, with participants conducting 3-4 month rotation-based projects throughout NIAID’s intramural and extramural programs. Find more information here.
 
 
California Council on Science and Technology Science Fellows (NEW)

The 2020-2021 fellowship application period is now open and will close on March 1st at 11:59 pm PST.
Find more information here.
Apply here.
 

University of California, San Diego (NEW)
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine (Tenure Track Faculty Position)

The Department of Bioengineering and the Division of Regenerative Medicine at the University of California, San Diego are dedicated to bringing the advancement of scientific research in stem cells and regenerative medicine to the forefront.

PhD (or advancement to candidacy) in Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, or related fields is required for this position. Preferred candidates should have a track record of publications in internationally recognized journals and sub-specialty in related fields and will have expertise in multiple areas related to stem cells and bioengineering in order to continue their investigation of the complex relationship between tissue/cells regeneration and biomaterial scaffolds.

Find more information here.
 

Biogen Fellowship (NEW)

Biogen’s 2-year fellowship in Worldwide Medical provides a hands-on opportunity to learn the ins and outs of Medical Affairs and the pharmaceutical industry within the walls of a cutting-edge biotech. During the first year of the fellowship program, fellows will explore the different functional areas within Worldwide Medical through a series of rotational experiences. Fellows will also have the opportunity to select one rotation outside of Medical, to foster a broader understanding of our cross-functional partners and how their functions collaborate with Medical and fit into the greater organization. For the second year of the fellowship, fellows will pick an area of concentration within Worldwide Medical to prepare them for a continued career in the biopharmaceutical industry. Find more information here.

If you have any questions about the fellowship, or would like to apply, please email WWMfellowship@biogen.com. All applications should include a resume and cover letter.
 

National Institute on Aging (NEW)

The Laboratory of Molecular Gerontology at the National Institute on Aging has postdoctoral fellowship appointments available. Find more information here.
 

 
University of Kentucky

The Blackburn laboratory at the University of Kentucky is recruiting national and international post-doctoral fellows. We are seeking outstanding and self-motivated individuals who will be part of an enthusiastic and goal-oriented team that studies mechanisms of cancer progression and relapse in pediatric cancers. The Blackburn Lab is supported by the National Cancer Institute and the NIH Director's Fund. Open research projects include: 1) analysis of leukemia stem cells and their niche, 2) defining mechanisms of cancer initiation and evolution, and 3) the role of the tumor microenvironment in cancer progression. These projects will utilize cutting-edge in vivo imaging in zebrafish cancer models, single cell sequencing technologies, and biological and biochemical techniques (human cell culture, PCR, western blot, etc) and are focused on identifying new aspects of cancer biology that can ultimately be therapeutically targeted.

For further information about the Blackburn Lab, visit our website www.blackburnlab-uky.com

Find more information here


National Institutes of Health
The architecture and function of centrosomal self-assemblies using X-ray crystallography, NMR, cryo-EM, single molecule tracking, or classical cell biology

Fellows who have an expertise in structural biology (X-ray or NMR), cryo-EM, single molecule tracking, or classical cell biology/biochemistry with a keen interest in characterizing the biological function and physicochemical properties of pericentriolar self-assemblies are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or expected) or M.D. equivalent at the time of joining the lab. For more information, please click here.


 
Big Ten Opportunities

Ohio State University (NEW)
Postdoctoral Fellow – Biochemistry and Single Molecule Biophysics


A Postdoctoral position is available at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical School and James Comprehensive Cancer Center for biochemical analysis and single molecule imaging studies of DNA repair and retroviral integration mechanisms (see: Nature. 539:583, 2016; Nature Comm. 7:11409, 2016; Nucl Acids Res. 45:685. 2017; J Biol Chem. 293:14285, 2018; Nature Comm. 10:5294. 2019).  We are seeking highly qualified applicants with expertise in the areas of protein biochemistry, biophysics, biological mathematics, and/or biological imaging. Find more information here.

Penn State (NEW)
Postdoc position in cancer biology

A postdoctoral position is available for highly motivated and productive applicants in the laboratory of Dr. Katherine Aird at Penn State College of Medicine. Read more about our lab: airdlab.com

Who we are: The Aird lab is an energetic and dynamic group of graduate students and postdoctoral scientists with wide scientific and cultural backgrounds. 

What we study: The Aird lab studies cellular metabolism in the context of cancer initiation, progression, and response to therapy. Projects for a new postdoctoral scientist include those related to the intersection of metabolism and epigenetics, metabolism and the microenvironment/immune response, or metabolism in senescence. 

Who we are looking for: A scientist who is passionate about understanding how cellular metabolism affects the fundamental processes in cancer. A background in cancer biology and cellular metabolism is not required.

Find more information here.

University of Minnesota (NEW)
Assistant Professor and Fungal Biologist / Plant Pathologist

The Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota is searching for an outstanding candidate to fill a faculty position in the area of soil-borne fungi/Oomycetes pathogens. This position is a nine-month, 50% research and 50% teaching, tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor.

Find more information here.


Michigan University

A Postdoctoral Fellow position in Molecular Immunology is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kaushik Choudhuri at the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan (https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/microbiology-immunology/kaushik-choudhuri-d-phil). Our group is broadly interested in T cell biology, with a focus on signal transduction by endogenous and synthetic immunoreceptors (CAR-T cells). We use several high-resolution imaging methods including super-resolution fluorescence imaging and electron microscopy, along with biochemical, genetic, and immunological assays. We are also developing animal models to test basic mechanisms of T cell function in vivo. Several well-developed NIH-funded projects are available covering a wide range of T cell biology. The ideal candidate will have at least one first author publication in T cell biology/molecular immunology or a related discipline, good molecular biology skills, and an interest in molecular imaging and biophysical techniques. A strong interest in lymphocyte immunology is essential for success in this position. Find more information here.

Indiana University
Postdoctoral Position in Epigenomics

The Roh Lab at IUSM studies mechanisms that control cellular identity and plasticity and seeks to use the findings to cure human disease. We use adipocytes (fat cells) as a model system and work toward understanding how to program adipocytes that enhance energy homeostasis, promoting metabolic health and protecting from metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes. We use combined approaches of traditional molecular biology and physiology and cutting-edge next generation sequencing techniques. For more information, visit our website.

We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow who joins our exciting research team. This role will perform independent research projects under the professor’s mentorship with the focus on the molecular mechanisms that control adipocyte cellular plasticity using cell culture and mouse models. This position will require a highly self-motivated individual who is well-organized, fearless to learn and work continually toward improvement. This position will receive training in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, epigenomics and physiology. The Roh Lab strives to foster fellows’ skills for research planning and performance, creative and critical thinking and scientific communications. Find more information here.

Social Events
Tips for Living Well @ UMD
Make sure to check out this list of tips for living well at UMD throughout the year in all 8 dimensions of wellness - physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, environmental, and financial.
 

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Regularly look for events at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center for concerts, plays, festivals, and all sorts of performance events at https://theclarice.umd.edu

 

MilkBoy ArtHouse is a performance venue, restaurant and craft bar where the campus and community can gather, connect and explore.


 

International Coffee Hour is a weekly opportunity for international students and scholars visiting the University of Maryland to come and meet the faculty, staff and students of the University. Rather than being exclusively for international visitors, it is a casual social gathering for a global interaction! Each week a different campus organization will sponsor the International Coffee Hour and provide free drinks and snacks for you to enjoy. Please join us!

Wednesdays, 2:30 - 3:30pm
H.J. Patterson Hall, Global Crossroads Ground Floor Atrium

Funding Opportunities
MOSAIC Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00) program

The purpose of the MOSAIC Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00) program is to support a cohort of early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas. The long-term goal of this program is to enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of promising postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds (e.g., see NIH’s Interest in Diversity) from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at research-intensive institutions. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program will provide independent NIH research support before and after this transition to help awardees launch successful, independent research careers. Additionally, MOSAIC K99/R00 scholars will be part of organized scientific cohorts and will be expected to participate in mentoring, networking, and professional development activities coordinated by MOSAIC Institutionally-Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5) grantees.

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary study to a clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.

Find more information here.
 
 
The Division of Research SPIN Funding Database
Funding Workshop: Online Workshop
Past workshops/information event resources: http://research.umd.edu/workshops
Funding resources: http://research.umd.edu/funding
Weekly funding alert: sign up at: http://go.umd.edu/fundingalert
IRRoC: curation of integrated research resources on campus: https://irroc.umd.edu/

 
Teaching
The Teaching Learning & Transformation Center (TLTC) has a host of workshops, for more information sign up for the TLTC newsletter here: http://tltc.umd.edu/events/subscribe
For more information and links to registration, visit the TLTC website HERE

The TLTC Faculty Learning Communities for Spring 2019 include:
  • Threshold Concepts Learning Community: Pedagogical Applications for Course Designs
  • Diversity and Inclusion Learning Community: Queer Faculty Learning Community
Find our more HERE.
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