All Life Sciences PhD Students (HILS-wide, GSAS only)

[ALL STUDENTS] Apply to be a teacher for the Wellesley Wintersession Biochemistry Bootcamp (January 2019) - Deadline October 20, 2018

September 25, 2018

Are you interested in teaching and mentoring undergraduates? Want to get valuable training and hands-on experience? Want to earn your full 60-hour teaching credit?

Apply to be a teacher for the

Wellesley Wintersession Biochemistry Bootcamp January 16-18, 22-25, 2019 @ Wellesley College

(All training, lunch, and transporta3on will be provided)

As part of the program, you will:

  • •  Receive small group training in teaching, diversity, and mentoring

  • •  Get feedback on teaching piDalls...

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Postdoc Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship @ Northwestern University

September 22, 2018
Postdoc Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University

The Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching at Northwestern University invites applicants for a postdoctoral fellow to support a new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded initiative. The fellow will assist the Searle Center and a multi-institutional team to develop, implement, research and assess a postdoctoral... Read more about Postdoc Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship @ Northwestern University

Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Center for Advancing STEM Leadership (CASL)

September 22, 2018

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CASL, generously funded by the National Science Foundation, has as its mission to become the nation’s premier intellectual and scholarship-generating resource on the kind of leadership that has contributed to the legacy of HBCUs in broadening the participation of African Americans in STEM. An important goal of CASL is to position HBCUs at the center of STEM education reform through robust outreach and knowledge transfer agendas...

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[HILS] Science Writing Nanocourse

September 18, 2018

Are you interested in the following nanocourse?

NANOCOURSE: “From Pipette to Pen: Science Writing for General Audiences

WHEN: Monday, October 15, 2018. 3:30–6:30 PM

WHERE: Cannon Room, Building C, Harvard Medical School

LECTURERS: Kelsey Tyssowski, Kimberley Hagel, Katherine Wu and a panel of experts

You do not need to register to attend the session on October 15.

See the nanocourse website for more information or to register for the complete nanocourse.

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[HILS] Free Statistical Consulting from the Statistics Department

September 18, 2018

Starting this fall, the Department of Statistics will be offering a free Statistical Consulting Service. Get assistance in all forms of data analysis and interpretation of results.

We will hold weekly drop-in hours this semester in Science Center 400N on Tuesdays 10am - 12pm, Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm, and Thursdays 9am - 11am and anyone is free to stop by with statistical questions from their research (no prior contact with us is needed before showing up).

 

More detailed information...

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Postdoctoral Position @ Vanderbilt University

September 14, 2018

The Cognition, Perception, Diagrams Lab at Vanderbilt University is recruiting a postdoc interested in working at the intersection of evolution education and cognitive/perceptual psychology. Specifically, I am looking for a scholar interested in conducting research investigating college students’ understanding of evolutionary trees (cladograms), including methods for improving students’ understanding. Some of my previous research in this area is described on my web site:...

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Assistant Professor of Biology @ Chapman College

September 14, 2018

Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) at Chapman University seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time Instructional Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, effective Fall 2019. 

Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, is now ranked #5 among western universities by U.S. News and World Report, and has gained national recognition for its commitment to excellence through innovative research and teaching. Schmid College of Science and Technology embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational...

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These studies offer a realistic view of postdoc life—and guidance for making career decisions that work for you

September 13, 2018

Article by Beryl Lieff Benderly at Science Careers - "If you care about postdocs, the general dearth of reliable information about them is probably a continuing frustration. It’s encouraging, therefore, to report on two recent studies that offer useful insights. Though disparate in their aims and approaches, the studies reflect the exploitation of postdocs—both financially and through the generally unattainable academic career aspirations that many harbor—that ...

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The Ombuds Office

The Ombuds Office supports an ethical and civil culture, encouraging mutual understanding and resolution through respectful dialogue and fair processes

Postdoctoral positions in Science Education @Arizona State University

September 11, 2018

Three postdoctoral scholar positions in science education at Arizona State University

The Biology Education Research Lab in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research scholar in science education.  These postdoctoral scholars will join a vibrant community of science education research scholars at Arizona State University as part of the Research for Inclusive Science Education (RISE) Center. There are multiple opportunities for professional development and opportunities for the postdoctoral scholar to develop...

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[HILS] Applications for Harvard Horizons are now open!

September 11, 2018

Applications for Harvard Horizons, a professional development opportunity that features and supports the extraordinary researchers who make up Harvard’s PhD community, are open now and close atnoon on October 12. Each year, eight PhD candidates are chosen as Harvard Horizons Scholars and receive in-depth, personalized mentoring and coaching designed to enhance their presentation skills. The program...

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