Dear graduate students and postdocs,
Good morning! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend. This is the last week to apply to be a Peer Mentor Group Facilitator, so we encourage you to apply by December 4 if you're interested.
Have a great week,
Sharolyn & Jenna
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Our newsletter highlights programming in five main areas of professional development: career exploration 🟡 , teaching & mentoring 🔵 , wellness 🟢 , communication ⚪️ , and leadership & management 🔴 . We've included color-coded tags indicating with which area each event/resource is associated to make it easier to find resources that you're interested in!
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NEW from the OPD
Take part in a Peer Mentoring Group, organized by the OPD 🔴🔵
Groups meet Feb 2023 - May 2023 | Apply to be a Peer Mentor Group Facilitator by December 4, 2022 | Read more about the Peer Mentoring Program
Peer mentor groups are groups of 4 - 8 graduate students and postdocs, organized around a shared interest or goal. Members of the group can receive many benefits from being part of a peer mentor group, like giving and receiving support through challenges and expanding their professional and social circle by meeting students and postdocs from other programs/departments. The OPD is organizing peer mentor groups in Spring 2023. Graduate students and postdocs in the Medical School can be involved in a peer mentor group as a facilitator or a participant. Groups will meet at least once per month from February - May 2023 (at least 4 meetings), and receive a budget of $100 per participant to spend on group activities during this time period. More details about each of these roles is below, and additional details are in this program description.
- Group Facilitators: Responsible for attending facilitator training (2 hours), administrative organization of the groups, facilitating meetings, and choosing the group topic (either a Career Exploration Group, for which the OPD will provide discussion materials; or a topic of your choosing, such as a shared identity, interest, or goal). Group facilitators will receive a Facilitator Development Award of $400 for their selection to participate in facilitator training, which is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and communication skills! The call for facilitators is open now and closes December 4, 2022.
- Group Participants: Responsible for attending and participating in group meetings. Participants can sign up for a group during the call for participants (which will be open from December 12, 2022 - January 2, 2023), and will receive a notification of their group status from the Office of Professional Development by January 10.
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OPD Resources
 Featured Blog Post 🟡
This month, our featured blog post provides an answer to the question " How should I prepare for an interview?" Have an idea for a future blog topic? Tell us about it!
OPD Seminar: How to Write a Cover Letter 🟡⚪️
Thurs, Dec 8 | 12 - 1PM CT | Register here
Join the Office of Professional Development for a seminar on writing cover letters: a required document for most job applications. We will discuss:
- The purpose of a cover letter
- A framework for structuring your cover letter
- Strategies for tailoring your cover letter for a specific job opportunity
We'll have plenty of time for Q&A, so come with your questions! The seminar portion of the session will be recorded and emailed to all who register, but we will not record the Q&A. |
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UMN Events
Preparing for the NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy, hosted by the UMN Libraries 🔴
Mon, Dec 5 | 10 - 11AM CT | Register here
The new NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy (DMSP) goes into effect January 25, 2023. The Libraries’ Research Data Services invites all campus researchers to this workshop to learn more about the policy, data sharing resources, and data management best practices. Special attention will be given to selecting an appropriate repository and human participant considerations. This event will be virtual, and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one week before the event.
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National Events
Indigenous Time Management, hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity 🔴🟢
Tues, Nov 29 | 1 - 2PM CT | Register here for the webinar, register here for a free National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity account
Join Yakama scholar Dr. Michelle M. Jacob as she brings her kind, fierce, and creative approach to academic time management in this webinar! Michelle lovingly engages her Indigenous cultural teachings to lead you through a fun process inviting your deep engagement with three learning outcomes: Comparing different models and philosophies of time management; Inquiring which time management models best nurture and support you in diverse activities and seasons of your life; and Considering which communities, beings, places, and activities help you clarify and advance your vision. To accomplish these outcomes, Dr. Jacob shares lessons from Yakama storytelling traditions, including: Learning how to be “Smart as a Log”; Engaging the distinction between being “in time” vs. “on time”; and Celebrating failure as a generous teacher.
Constructive Communication, hosted by the National Postdoctoral Association ⚪️
Tues, Nov 29 | 2 - 3PM CT | Register here for the event, register here for a free individual affiliate membership to the NPA
Navigating workplace communication can be challenging, especially when entering a new workplace. This session is designed to teach effective communication and interaction strategies for working with colleagues and teams. We will cover various modes of communication, and attendees will learn how to address some of the most common workplace communication challenges, including understanding email etiquette, giving and receiving feedback, and conducting difficult conversations.
Postdocs SCORE! Hosted by Albert Einstein College of Medicine 🟡
Thurs, Dec 1 | 11AM - 12PM CT | Register here
SCORE (Scientific Career Opportunities for Research at Einstein) is a recruitment event for senior graduate students from diverse backgrounds to explore postdoctoral training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Visit the Postdocs SCORE! website for more information about current postdoc positions and other resources and programs at Einstein. If you are planning to join the event, you are encouraged to upload your CV to the portal before your visit.
Leaving academia? Here's what you need to do to prepare, hosted by Beyond the Professoriate 🟡
Fri, Dec 2 | 11AM - 12PM CT | Register here
Leaving academia can feel overwhelming. It’s a big decision, and you want to make sure that you’re making the right choice. Plus it takes a lot of time (about 6 months to find a job). You want to make sure you’re planning and preparing well in advance so that you can make a successful career transition from your current position to a new, meaningful, career where you can be paid for your education and training. Join L. Maren Wood, PhD (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) for this interactive webinar so that you can be confident in your decision and knowledgeable about the steps you need to take.
Interviewing Skills for Scientists, hosted by the NIH OITE 🟡⚪️
Mon, Dec 5 | 2 - 3PM CT | Register here
Join this webinar to see how to navigate an interview for industry, non-profits, government, and administrative roles (any non-faculty position). We will explore common questions, typical schedules, and how to prepare yourself to make a positive impression. The session will be on zoom, link will be shared the day of the event.
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Resources & Opportunities
Health Equity Scholars Program at the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)
ADNI is excited to announce the ADNI Health Equity Scholars Program, anticipated to commence in January 2023. The aim of this Program is to provide targeted mentored training to emerging scientists who are either from an underrepresented background or have an interest in health equity research. Under the guidance of their chosen mentor (from their institution) and the leadership of the Engagement Core, the Scholars will receive training in basic, clinical, translational, and community engaged research competencies that will position them to become successful independent investigators. The application process involves a 3-page research plan leveraging ADNI data as well as a 2-page career development plan. More details about application materials are included in this flyer. From the pool of applicants, three individuals will be selected into the mentored training program each year: one graduate/professional student, one postdoctoral fellow, and one early career faculty.
UMN Boynton Health's Nutritious U Pantry is open this week 🟢
Boynton Health's Food Pantry is open the last week of every month during the semester (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; open this week from November 29 - December 1), from 12-6 pm on the 1st floor of Memorial Union (Room 103A), across the lounge from the theater. Any student can visit the food pantry. No proof of need is required. Students choose from available food items during their visit. Students are encouraged to bring their own bags to carry items. Paper bags are also available. Pantry shelves are stocked with a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins.
Borroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program 🟡
Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP) provides a total of $60,000 over three years to support the career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows in a degree-granting institution in the United States or Canada whose training and professional development are guided by mentors committed to helping them advance to stellar careers in biomedical or medical research. Read more and apply by January 18, 2023.
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Jobs & Internships
Pre-Clinical Research Associate II at Boston Scientific Corp | Assistant Professor of Genetics and Microbiology at Carroll University | Content Manager (Cell & Gene Therapy) at Bio-Techne | Microbiology Faculty at Minnesota State University Mankato | Adjunct Faculty, Undergrad Human Physiology Lab at University of St. Thomas | Biochemistry Teaching Lab Instructor at Michigan State University | Teaching Assistant Professor at UMN (Genetics, Cell Biology)
Cori Fellows Program at Washington University School of Medicine Dept of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics
The Gerty and Carl Cori Fellows program recognizes outstanding graduate student scientists by giving them the opportunity to transition directly from their graduate training to independent fellow positions where they have the freedom to pursue their own research agendas. Fellows design their own research programs and recruit one or more mentors from the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics in the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. With an initial stipend of $80,000 per year and a research budget of $50,000 per year, fellows are appointed for a period of three years, with renewal on an annual basis. The anticipated starting date will be July 1 or September 1, 2023. Learn more and apply by February 15, 2023.
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