"The entire job search had been done during the pandemic. We had screened applicants, gone through three rounds of interviews, and recruited our candidate of choice — all without shaking a hand, being in the same room, or hosting finalists. Even local contenders for the job never crossed beyond the digital threshold. Speaking with her that first day on the job, it struck me how unusual all of this would have seemed only six or eight months ago." Read more here: https://www-chronicle-com.ezp-prod1.hul.harvard.edu/article/the-job-season-without-in-person-interviews Read more about The Job Season Without In-Person Interviews [Chronicle of Higher Ed]

Boston University's Department of Biology is looking for a full-time lecturer to teach cell & molecular biology. There is a four course load - two of the courses are introductory courses and two are electives that can fit the candidate’s expertise. Read more and apply here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17018 Read more about Lecturer, Department of Biology @ Boston University

It’s no secret that early-career researchers are struggling with increased career uncertainty these days. In June and July, 61% of roughly 7700 postdocs from around the world reported feeling that the pandemic has negatively impacted their career prospects. A similar survey of more than 3000 U.S. graduate students found that roughly one in five altered their career plans after the pandemic started. “[W]e need to have a serious conversation about not finding academic jobs in the next four years,” wrote one respondent, who is now considering industry positions. “It is the... Read more about Science trainees face uncertain career prospects. Professional development programs can help [Science Mag]

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
One of the world’s premier pediatric hospitals and research institutions, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
(CHOP), views diversity as a key driver of achievement, particularly when innovation is critical. As such,
CHOP is committed to contributing to and supporting an inclusive and representative biomedical research
workforce.
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
CHOP Research Institute has partnered with the University of Pennsylvania to create the CHOP
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity. This partnership allows... Read more about Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Academic Diversity @ Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, a collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania

More than 50 doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences won’t be admitting new students in the fall of 2021 — a response to the pandemic and ensuing economic turmoil. It’s a sort of financial triage to help the programs devote funding to their current students, many of whom will be delayed in completing their degrees because of the disruptions. Suspending admissions for a year, some administrators say, will also allow them to reimagine their doctoral curricula to account for the flagging Ph.D. job market.

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Read more about More Doctoral Programs Suspend Admissions. That Could Have Lasting Effects on Graduate Education. [Chronicle of Higher Ed]

About Alacrita Consulting Inc.
Alacrita is a leading life sciences consulting firm with offices in Boston, London, and Switzerland. We deliver business development, product/drug development and strategy & commercialization support to the world’s leading biotech and pharma companies.

Location: Remote

About the Fellowship:
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, hard working individuals to gain valuable experience in life sciences consulting, as part of our business development practice, where...

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