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March 22, 2024

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1) PDA Social Hours

The PDA will be hosting social hours in March open to all UMN postdocs. Please feel free to join anytime during the specified time period and stay as long as you'd like! To find fellow postdocs, look for a sign with the PDA logo.

501 30th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414


2) PhD Insiders Job Postings

A group of graduate students from the University of Pittsburgh have taken the time to accumulate job opportunities posted by PIs in need of postdocs in the monthly newsletter PhD Insiders. To jump to the job board directly, follow this link.


3) Postdoc Opportunities Board

More information here

Are you looking for a postdoc position?This free resource can help you find a postdoc position where you will thrive and succeed. The board features positions at 17 world-leading institutions in across ten different states. Visit the site to find:

 

·       Postdoc Positions: dozens of open positions across all disciplines and available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visa-holders.

·       Career Advice: how to identify the right faculty mentor; tips on navigating postdoc interviews and job offers.

·       Funding Information: learn about funding opportunities for each stage of your postdoc.

·       Institution Profiles: easy access to information on each participating institution, including links to benefits resources and postdoc offices.

·       Recruitment Events: upcoming virtual and in-person events showcasing the research and training available at different institutions.


4) Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation Fesler-Lampert Chair

Application due Friday, May 17 | More information here | Application information here

The UMN Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Fesler-Lampert Chair in Aging Studies. This is a one-year appointment awarded to a faculty member to support research in aging that enhances and develops their own career in addition to the University’s scholarly capacity in aging science. All interested faculty from across the University are invited to apply. The Fesler-Lampert Chair in Aging Studies is made possible through an endowment from David and Elizabeth Fesler.

Although most applicants will have a background of work related to aging, we encourage faculty who want to extend their previous work into the field of aging to apply. These applicants should clearly state the reasons for their new interest in aging, how they plan to apply their expertise to issues related to aging, and their plans for continuing this work after the grant period. During the award year, the Chair should also disseminate progress and results of the project through an appropriate format, such as a lecture, in cooperation with the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation. To be eligible, applicants need to be faculty members with at least 0.75 FTE at the University of Minnesota. 

Submit your application electronically to Allycia Wolff (wolff416@umn.edu).


5) Associate Director for Skills Development - UW Madison

Apply here

The UW-Madison Office of Postdoctoral Studies is seeking an Associate Director for Skills Development. The Associate Director is a critical member of an office dedicated to enhancing the postdoctoral training experience at UW-Madison.

In this newly created position, you will lead the design and implementation of the office's skills development portfolio, specifically providing training in three core competencies: 1) communication including grant writing, 2) leadership and management, and 3) professionalism. You will collaborate with subject matter experts within the university and beyond to create innovative and impactful non-credit training activities.

Your work will help ensure that postdocs maximize their time as trainees and go on to successfully achieve their professional and personal goals. This is a great opportunity to have a transformative impact on both individual lives and the university's $1.5B world-leading research enterprise.


6) Teach for OLLI

Application due May 3, 2024 | More information here | Application here

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a learning community of nearly 1000 active, engaged learners aged 50+. Housed in the University’s College of Continuing and Professional Studies, OLLI at the University of Minnesota is part of a national network of 125 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes.

OLLI is currently seeking applications for the 2024–25 OLLI Scholars Program. OLLI Scholars earn a $1500 stipend to teach short, noncredit, seven-session courses for OLLI members. Past Scholars agree that teaching for OLLI is a wonderful and enriching experience. See for yourself by reading their stories. 


7) Assistant Dean of Graduate Education and Strategic Initiatives at Ohio State University

Apply here

The College of Engineering (COE) is seeking an Assistant Dean, Graduate Education and Strategic Initiatives with exceptional experience in student academic affairs that will promote growth in our applications, enrollment, strengthen our student success and postdoctoral support initiatives. This individual will collaborate with the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs on the College’s strategic vision for graduate student recruitment, retention and graduate student and postdoctoral trainee professional/career development, and strategic institutional partnerships and ensure the implementation of this vision. Along with providing direct supervision Graduate Education staff and oversees and manages the recruitment budget. They will also strategically lead COE graduate student recruitment and matriculation efforts both on and off campus.

Additional Information:

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $114,000

Required Application Materials:


8) PAIR-UP Imaging Workshop Hosted by Marine Biological Laboratory

Application due March 29, 2024 | Workshop: May 13-17, 2024 | Apply here |More information here

Get ready to embark on a journey into the world of imaging at the upcoming PAIR-UP Imaging Workshop hosted by the prestigious Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)! This isn't just any workshop; it's an opportunity open to all, tailored to empower Black Imaging Scientists at the faculty and postdoctoral levels, and we want YOU to be a part of it. We will delve deep into the microscopic world, thoroughly using cutting-edge techniques and hands-on experiences. Here's why you won't want to miss out:

If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the application process, reach out to Ramona Jones at rjones@ascb.org


9) PAIR-UP Imaging Workshop Hosted by the Allen Institute

Registration due March 29, 2024 | Workshop: July 30-August 2, 2024 | Apply here |More information here

PAIR-UP is partnering with the Allen Institute to host a one-of-a-kind Imaging Workshop from July 30th to August 2nd, 2024, in Seattle, WA! In this workshop, we will exclusively be focusing on data analysis!

·        Collaborate with Allen Institute experts to unlock the secrets of your data.

·        Dive into hands-on sessions exploring cutting-edge quantitative approaches.

·        Discover the art of assay design, imaging intricacies, and analysis metrics.

·        Bring Your Samples: You're encouraged to bring your own samples for analysis during the workshop.

·        Connect with a community of passionate researchers and expand your network.

 

Travel and lodging are fully covered by the PAIR-UP grant!

If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the application process, reach out to Ramona Jones at rjones@ascb.org


10) NPA SmartSkill Effective Interpersonal Communication: The Foundation for Career Success

April 26, 2024 3pm EST | Register here

Interpersonal communication is the exchange of information, such as thoughts, feelings, and ideas, between two or more individuals. As a postdoc, effectively communicating information to peers, colleagues, and mentors is central to a productive training experience and future career success. In this workshop, we will discuss the four types of interpersonal communication,  why effective interpersonal communication is important to career success, approaches toward improving interpersonal communication skills, examples of effective interpersonal communication in the workplace


11) Call for Abstracts - 3M Poster Session

Abstract Deadline April 17, 2024 | Poster Session June 3, 2024 1:30-4:00 pm | Submit here

The University, in partnership with 3M, is hosting a Poster Session for current graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. This is an excellent opportunity for grad students and post-docs to share their research with industry-minded executives, scientists, and engineers from 3M. Over 125 people from 3M attended the poster session in 2023, and graduate student presenters said it was one of the best poster sessions they had participated in. 3M will select 40 posters based on fit with 3M’s technical interests.

Topic Categories:

Materials Science: Sustainable materials and processes (bio-based and recycled), Optical Materials (high and low refractive index), Fluorochemical alternatives (materials with fluorochemical-like properties from non-fluorochemicals), Ceramics and composites, Thermal insulation and thermal conductivity, Sorbents and membranes for carbon capture, Photochemistry

Data Science & Computational Modeling: Optical modeling, Plasma modeling, Materials informatics/Materials discovery, Machine learning, Digital twins, Automated design, Data extraction

Chemical Engineering: Separations (biopharma, green energy), Synthetic biology, Interfacial science of adhesion, Coating/drying fundamentals, Advanced controls/mechatronics


12) Postdoc Salary Floor Adjustment for 2025

The salary floor for postdoctoral associates will be increasing by 3 percent to $56,484 for fiscal year 2025. All postdocs who are paid below this salary floor will need to have their pay increased to $56,484 with a June 17, 2024 effective date. Questions about this adjustment should be directed to Mary Rohman Kuhl (Senior Director, Total Rewards) or Scott Lanyon (Vice Provost and Dean, Graduate Education).


13) 2024 U of MN Faculty Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Advising

Nomination due April 1 | Award Criteria and Nomination Process here | Nomination Form here

The Office of Postdoctoral Initiatives (OPI) recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in their advising of Postdoctoral Fellows (9560) and Postdoctoral Associates (9546). Any faculty member who advises a Postdoctoral Fellow or Postdoctoral Associate can be nominated by a current advisee. Faculty may also nominate themselves.  A tenured faculty member (rank of Associate Professor or Professor) who advises a Postdoctoral Fellow or Postdoctoral Associate can be nominated by a current advisee. Faculty may also nominate themselves. A nomination from a member of the selection committee will not be considered.

An award of $250 will be made to an individual faculty member or a team of faculty members (if the awardee is a team of faculty, $250 will be shared equally among the team members). Up to two separate awards may be given. All award recipients will be recognized at an event held in September during National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week (September 16-20). 

A minimum of three nomination letters must be emailed to opi@umn.edu. The letters and the form are due April 1.



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