The lack of diversity among faculty at universities and medical schools in the United States is a matter of growing concern. However, the factors that influence the career choices of underrepresented minority and female postdoctoral researchers have received relatively little attention. Here we report the results of a survey of 1284 postdocs working in the biomedical sciences in the US. Our findings highlight possible reasons why some underrepresented minority and female postdocs choose not to pursue careers in academic research, and suggest interventions that could be taken in the early...

Although doctoral students in the biomedical sciences have been recognized as a population at particular risk for mental health problems such as burnout and depression, little research has been conducted to identify candidate targets for intervention. To this end, we used the stress process model to evaluate potential mediators of stress–burnout and stress–depression relationships in biomedical doctoral students. A cross-sectional sample (n = 69) completed validated self-report measures of stress; symptoms of burnout and depression; and perceptions of mastery, social support, and advisor...

Mental health issues are a serious problem in academia, especially among graduate students where around 25– 40% face mental health concerns (Evans et al., 2018; Levecque et al., 2017; Barreira et al., 2018). Moreover, about half of those students will likely not receive treatment (SAMHSA, 2019). These figures highlight the pressing need for the academic community to both offer more support for graduate students struggling with their mental health and remove the barriers that prevent those students from getting help where it already exists.

We are two PhD students at...

In my first year as a doctoral student, I read a lot of online parodies about graduate-school life. Dark humor was a coping strategy for me and my cohort, which is why we regularly read Tumblr sites like Lego Grad Student and What Should We Call Grad School, as well as PhD Comics.

I always appreciated the humor because it drew much-needed attention to the struggles of graduate study. Yet such parodies also...

Associate Director for Graduate Student Success
The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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The Senior Associate Director develops and implements a vision and strategy to ensure that Princeton graduate students have the opportunity to explore career options, develop career decision-making skills, and successfully position themselves for jobs within and beyond academe. The Sr. AD guides graduate students in defining their own unique career plan, and leads and implements the design, delivery and evaluation of programs that support the acquisition of professional skills and knowledge. This role partners closely with the Graduate School to provide a breadth and depth of services...

Head of Bioinformatics at Trammel Therapeutics

Trammel Therapeutics is a stealth-mode, transformative biotechnology company founded by 5AM Ventures developing cancer therapeutics targeting the tumor microenvironment. The company is built around a proprietary biology platform that includes patient-derived multi-omics datasets, next- generation ex vivo assay systems, and large scale multi-omic and single cell datasets to dissect the complexity of the tumor microenvironment.

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We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and adaptable...

Program Manager, ACS Approval Program
Division Overview
The mission of the ACS Education Division is to serve learners and educators by building communities and supporting innovative, relevant, and effective chemistry education and professional development. The strategic objectives of the ACS Education Division reflect the responsiveness of the Division in fulfilling the vision, mission, and values of ACS and meeting the needs of the changing chemistry enterprise.
Position Summary
 
The Office of Professional Training (OPT) implements...

rogram Manager - Continued Umbrella of Research Experiences, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Overview

The Initiative to Eliminate Cancer Disparities (IECD) is a center-wide initiative to address cancer disparities and health inequities through research, education...

• Session 1: Understanding International Student Growth and Well-Being in the United States
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