One-on-One Consultations
Do you need assistance with career services, finding funding, developing an IDP or have questions but don't know whom to ask or where to go? Click here to schedule a One-on-One consultation with Kim Patton.
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ND Calendar & Events
For a full listing of events on the Notre Dame campus for the week of June 8, 2015 - click here.
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Academic iNDex
- A secure, easily accessible, online repository for your academic and professional information
- An index of your publications, presentations, grants, work history, and other academic achievements
- A resource for identifying scholars eligible for specific grant and fellowship opportunities
- A tool to quickly create personalized CVs, resume, lists of publication or presentations, and more
For more information about Academic iNDex and how to use it, click here.
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National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
The NPA is a member-driven organization that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. Since 2003, they have taken on the ambitious agenda to enhance the quality of the postdoctoral experience in the US. They have assumed a leadership role in addressing the many issues confronting the postdoctoral community that are national in scope and requiring action beyond the local level.
- The University of Notre Dame is a sustaining member of the NPA.
- ND Postdocs can join the NPA for free.
- Learn about the benefits of a NPA membership here.
For more information about the NPA and to become a member, click here.
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Versatile PhD - Humanities & Social Sciences
- Discover interesting career paths as an alternative to the faculty track
- Join a large community of post-academics to consult about your situation and the versatility of your PhD, MA, or postdoctoral appointment
- Read job listings appropriate for postdocs
- Network with successful post-academic PhDs nationwide
For more information about Versatile PhD and how to use it, click here.
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Spotlight Jobs of the Week
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Kerry Ann Rockquemore, PhD for National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
Last month, I was contacted by a faculty member I had met several years ago at a
conference (I'll call her Claire). Our conversation began like many I've had recently, with tears in response to a negative and critical annual review. Claire is a brilliant social scientist, incredibly hard-working, and passionately committed to her scholarship, her institution and her students. While Claire is an award-winning teacher, and far exceeded her college's service expectations, her publication record was significantly below her department's standards. Her chair was clear that her lack of publications was problematic and she left the meeting feeling an almost desperate sense of urgency to move several manuscripts forward this summer. When I asked Claire what was holding her back, she had difficulty identifying anything specific. She readily acknowledged having more free time and fewer responsibilities than she did during the academic year. But despite knowing that this was an important summer for her to be productive and having a general sense that she should try to write every day, somehow her days kept flying by without any progress on her manuscripts.
Click here for the full article by Rockquemore.
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Rachel Bernstein for Science Careers
Renee JiJi and Jason Cooley work together at the University of Missouri (MU), Columbia, and have a daughter at home.
The two met in graduate school and got married while postdocs living apart-she in Washington, D.C., and he in Philadelphia. JiJi began a tenure-track faculty position in the MU chemistry department in 2005; Cooley followed suit about a year and a half later. JiJi and Cooley sat down for a conversation about working with a spouse and their different experiences traveling similar paths.
Click here for the full article by Bernstein.
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The ND Postdoc Newsletter wants to share your research or article you have written with the ND Postdoc Community. If you would like to submit an article for the newsletter, please email Kim Patton.
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Best Job Search Engine Sites
Alison Doyle for About Careers
Job search engine sites, including Indeed, LinkUp, and Simply Hired, allow users to search the major job sites, company sites, associations and other online job sites by keyword and location.
Here's information on the best job search engines, plus tips for how to use them.
Click here to read the full article by Doyle.
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Public Speaking: The Elevator Pitch
Julie Gould for Naturejobs Blog
Every Thursday morning my alarm goes off at 6am. I get up, shower and dress in a sleepy daze before cycling over to Covent Garden in central London, UK. Instead of a cup much-needed coffee to wake me up, I do some public speaking. It's the best morning wake up you'll ever get.
A few years ago I joined Toastmasters, an international group of public speakers that help each other develop their speaking skills. It's a group that feeds on evaluations; every Thursday morning all speakers at our club (Early Bird Speakers) are evaluated so that everyone can learn from someone else's performance. In April I was tasked with a two-minute elevator pitch, addressing and inspiring the UK's brightest A-level students. Here's what I told them:
Click here to read the full article by Gould.
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The University of Notre Dame is pleased to announce that the 2015 Old 2 Gold sale will be held on Saturday morning, June 13.
Due to construction at Notre Dame Stadium, this year's sale will held at the St. Joseph County 4H Fairgrounds in South Bend. Click here for more details, including a map and parking directions.
Questions about the sale can be directed to [email protected].
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- Sunday, June 14th
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- St. Patrick's County Park (website)
Bring the whole family! GSPN will provide the hot dogs and hamburgers, but please sign-up to bring a side or a dessert to share with the group! Yard games, a playground for the kids, food, and fun! Can't wait to see you there!
For more information on the GSPN, email Tony or check out GSPN's Facebook group here.
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There are several funding opportunities for ND Postdocs. Here is a list. Links are provided for specific details to each award below.
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Provides opportunities for scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and implementation while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills to policymakers.
For more information on the AAAS Fellowship Resources, click here.
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Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are internationally competitive, merit-based scholarships provided by the Australian Government that support citizens around the world to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia and for Australians to do the same overseas.
For more information on the Endeavor Scholarships and Fellowships, click here.
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This Travel Award Program provides funding to assist early career researchers in attending a scientific conference where their research has been accepted for presentation.
For more information on the PLOS Early Career Travel Awards, click here.
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Graduate School Professional Development Programs
The Graduate School's Professional Development workshops will begin again in Fall 2015. All postdocs may take professional development programs from the Graduate School.
For workshop descriptions and registration instructions, click here.
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Workshops from the Kaneb Center
Are you interested in learning more about discipline-specific teaching and learning in the university setting? The university offers workshops on university teaching and learning in various fields through the Kaneb Center! Consider enrolling in one of the workshops.
For workshop descriptions, click here.
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Workshops from the NCFDD
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity is an independent professional development, training and mentoring community of over 71,000 graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members. The NCDFF is 100% dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. They offer on-campus workshops, professional development training, and intensive mentoring programs.
The University of Notre Dame is an institutional member of the NCFDD. Through Notre Dame's membership, ND Postdocs may claim an Institutional Sub-account Membership at no cost and enjoy all the benefits of a NCFDD Individual Membership. Register here to join NCFDD.
For a list of the Summer 2015 webinars, click here.
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Hesburgh Libraries and Center for Digital Scholarship Workshops
The Hesburgh Libraries and Center for Digital Scholarship workshops are offered to all ND Postdocs.
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English for Academic Purposes Workshops
The Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures' English for Academic Purposes program offers workshops that are open to all ND Postdocs.
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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in the media, articles, and comments included in this newsletter are solely the views and expressions of the original sources' authors and contributors, and do not necessarily represent those of the University of Notre Dame, The Graduate School, or the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars.
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