I've shared below some professional development opportunities coming up for postdocs, but also two interesting opportunities for feedback from you.
One is an opportunity for you to share feedback with me about the recently proposed changes to SBU's campus parking fees. RF postdocs are not unionized whereas our State postdocs are, so I want to make sure all of your voices are represented in the campus dialogue.
Another is a request from the NIH for feedback on how to "re-imagine" the postdoctoral experience in the biomedical sciences--and they particularly want to hear from postdocs directly.
The short version is that MAPS has proposed to charge fees for all on-campus parking for students, faculty and staff, starting Fall 2023. The initial proposed price structure shared with the faculty/staff union ranges from $120/yr for South P lot to $480/yr for "Core" parking inside Circle road to $600/yr for the garages. There is no proposed distinction between student vs faculty/staff parking.
This proposal has already fostered quite a bit of campus dialogue, and I want to make sure that your voices are heard, particularly those of you who are RF employees and fellows and therefore not represented by a union.
IF YOU HAVE FEEDBACK TO SHARE WITH OPA ABOUT THIS PROPOSAL, I invite you to share that feedback with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) via this anonymous, four-question survey: https://forms.gle/ox4HuKgfdJkrheUU9
Any feedback you share with OPA will remain anonymous and de-identified and will be shared only for the purpose to ensuring that any issues our postdocs have with these changes are included in the broader campus discussion.
If you prefer, you can additionally or alternatively share your feedback directly with the parking office at parkingchanges@stonybrook.edu
OR if you are a State postdoc represented by UUP, via the UUP feedback form or hybrid townhall on Mar 2.
You'll be receiving a more comprehensive postdoc needs assessment survey in the next month or so, but I wanted to solicit this feedback now given the timely nature of campus dialogue on this issue.
SBU Events & Opportunities
1. College Teaching Seminars for Postdocs Continues Weekly
The CELT/CIE Spring 2023 College Teaching Seminars are designed for postdocs and TAs interested in building their skills and teaching portfolios in college-level teaching. The Spring series if offered in person, but they've just added a Zoom link for those who need to connect remotely (see below).
Wed 3/15, 3-4:30pm: Developing Inclusive and Antiracist Pedagogy
Speakers:
Tracy Callender, Associate Professor of Biology, Farmingdale State College
Karian Wright, Director, Center for Inclusive Education, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion. Graduate School
Thu 3/23, 3-4:30pm: Course Based Undergraduate Research Experiences & The Worm Lab
Speaker: Sharon Pochron, Associate Professor, SoMAS
Wed 4/5, 3-4:30pm: Supporting Neurodiverse Students
Speakers:
Kimberly Bell, TA Development Specialist, CELT
Rose Tirotta, Director, CELT
Wed 4/19, 3-4:30pm: Teaching Experience Panel Discussion with CIE/IRACDA Postdocs
Panelists:
Benjamin Katz, IRACDA Postdoc, Clinical Psychology
Megan Mladinich, IRACDA Postdoc, Microbiology and Immunology
Jinnette Tolentino, IRACDA Postdoc, Chemistry
Wed 4/26, 3-4:30pm: Applying Your Pedagogy at Different Institution Types
Speaker: Erwin Cabrera, Executive Director Simons STEM Scholar Program, Research Assistant Professor, Neurobiology and Behavior
Questions: Email Dr. Kimberly Bell at kimberly.bell AT stonybrook.edu
2. International Women's Day STEM Event on Mar 4
International Women's Day Celebration, Girl Power in STEM: Embrace Equity
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2022, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Venue: Zoom
Girl Power in STEM: “Embrace Equity” is a symposium to celebrate the accomplishments of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Speakers and panelists will discuss the impact of women in STEM careers, on the work environment, and on the economy; how we as a society can improve women participation in STEM fields. Bringing together women from academia, government, and private sectors, this event will also help up-and-coming young professionals learn about women’s experiences in STEM fields. This year we join the International Women’s Day, IWD 2023, community in creating a gender equal world. Speakers and panelists will engage our participants in thought-provoking talks and panels on how we all can seek out inclusion and embrace equity within our own spheres of influence as well as support forging gender equity and women leadership in STEM fields.
This workshop is the second installment in a 3-part series and will focus on communicating how your research and candidacy as an award recipient are aligned with the funder's goals.
External Opportunities
1. NPA Webinar: Careers in Industry, 2/28
In this next installment of the National Postdoctoral Association's SmartSkills professional development series of webinars, join the NPA to talk about career pathways into industry.
When: February 28, 3pm ET
Where: Online via zoom
Many postdocs wonder about the pathway into industry without ways to learn the truth about the journey. Join two leaders from industry as they share their thoughts on the current industry postdoc landscape, discuss misconceptions about postdocs and careers in industry, clarify differences between industry and academic postdocs and positions, offer recommendations to postdocs seeking to enter industry positions, and provide insights on future trends that may affect postdocs in industry. This is intended as a collaborative discussion so bring your questions!
Speakers: Ian Mangion, Ph.D., distinguished scientist, process R&D enabling technologies, Merck; Christopher J Rhodes, Ph.D., chief scientist, research and early development, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, biopharmaceuticals R&D, chair, AstraZeneca’s postdoc programme, AstraZeneca
To sign up for your free NPA affiliate membership through our institutional membership, CLICK HERE.
2. NPA Webinar: A Postdoc Guide to Developing Your K99/R00 and CASI, 3/1
In this next installment of the National Postdoctoral Association's myPostdoc series of webinars, learn from Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) program officer and former NIEHS program officer Tammy Collins about developing a NIH K99/R00 Transition to Independence proposal, as well as BWF's Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) program.
NIH wants to hear your insights on issues and challenges facing postdoctoral trainees in biomedical research, particularly in light of recent national declines in the numbers of trainees applying for and obtaining postdoc positions.
Deadline for Responses: 11:59:59 pm (ET) on April 14, 2023.
Jobs & Funding
1. Tenure Track Faculty Job, Geophysics or Astrophysics, Suffolk Community College
Suffolk County Community College Grant campus in Brentwood, NY is searching for a tenure track position in geophysics or astrophysics starting for the fall 2023 semester.
The Grant campus is located off Exit 53 of the LIE. It has a wonderfully interesting and very diverse student body. Any questions about this position could be directed to Dr. Janet Haff, Academic Chair, Dept of Natural Sciences at haffj At sunysuffolk.edu
Aligning Your Aims with your Audience
In this next installment of the National Postdoctoral Association's SmartSkills professional development series of webinars, join the NPA to talk about career pathways into industry. 
NIH is seeking input from the postdoctoral community, and especially from recent and current postdocs themselves, on 
