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October 6, 2015
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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.

 
ND Calendar & Events


For a full listing of events on the Notre Dame campus for the week of October 5, 2015 - click here.
 


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.




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.




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.




Spotlight Jobs of the Week
Positive Productivity Points
GPS for Mind, Body & Soul
Social Media


Postdoc Corner

by Kristal Brent Zook for The Guardian

You may have seen the recent headlines screaming "Spicy foods could help you live longer!" But have you heard of Lu Qi, the associate professor at the Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health who co-authored the study?

Qi's findings appeared exactly as expected according to academic protocol - first in the British Medical Journal, a respected, refereed academic publication, before being picked up by mainstream outlets including The New York TimesTime and the Washington Post.

Click here to read the full article by Zook. 


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.

Career Services

by Alison Doyle 

First impressions can play a major role in how an employer perceives you as a candidate. What you say during the first phase of the interview may make a big difference in the outcome - in a good way or in a bad way.

Click here to read the full article by Doyle. 




My professional career has taken a very nontraditional path that has provided me unique research and educational experiences, in addition to many personal and professional challenges. My expectations upon obtaining my Ph.D. in 1985 were that following postdoctoral training I would get a university tenure-track position and pursue research in an academic environment for the remainder of my career. Never did I consider the possibility of accepting a research position in the private sector. I have since learned to "never say never." 

Click here to read the full article by American Physiological Society. 


International Postdocs 
Tax Assistance Program - Income Tax Information Meeting

In general, anyone earning money in the United States must pay income taxes on the income earned.
 
Be sure you know what you can do now, before the end of 2015, to:
  • determine whether a tax treaty applies to your case
  • reduce your tax liability
  • enhance the amount of possible tax refund you will receive
  • learn about income taxes that apply to your situation
  • protect your visa by filing a tax return
The Tax Assistance Program plans a general presentation without an excessive amount of detail.  Before the tax year closes, you should be aware of practical ways to save tax dollars and your time.
 
Please plan to attend the Tax Advice session to be held on:
  • Wednesday, October 7
  • 11:30 a.m.
  • Room 227, Hesburgh Center

Events and Workshops 
World On Tap
  • Date: October 10, 2015
  • Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Rohr's, inside Morris Inn (map)

ALL postdocs and grad students are invited to The World on Tap, a monthly social at Rohr's. Free appetizers will be provided. The first 50 postdocs and grad students will also receive a free drink ticket valued up to $6. Please bring a valid photo ID.

 


2nd Annual ND Soft Polymer Materials Symposium & Poster Session

The 2nd Annual Notre Dame Soft Polymer Materials Symposium and Poster Session will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Jordan Hall of Science.  This one-day symposium addresses the general synthesis and characterization of synthetic soft materials and their broad application in biomedical fields.  In addition, the symposium will also include a Science Forum and Tour targeting the participation of local high school and college students/teachers.

The day's schedule, including speakers and topics, can be found here.

REGISTRATION
Symposium registration is now open. Please click here to register by October 14.

CALL FOR POSTERS
In addition to the talks, graduate students and post doctoral fellows are invited to showcase their research results in an afternoon poster session, where $900 in cash prizes will be awarded.  Please forward this call for posters to your graduate students and postdocs who may be interested in presenting a related poster.
 
QUESTIONS
Please address any questions regarding registration and posters to Heidi Deethardt at 631-0279Or, contact Haifeng Gao at 631-8023 for more information on the topics and scope of this symposium. 


Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Postdocs are welcome to attend any of the free events for Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Please click here for the full schedule for the week. 


Funding Opportunties

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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The Postdoc Challenge offers postdoctoral research associates at Indiana University, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame valuable proposal writing and reviewing experience in areas related to translational research through the use of one or more of the CTSI-Designated Core Facilities at these universities. This is a competitive opportunity for two 1-year awards of $5000 each per institution in the form of an expense account for use of core facility services. Funding is to be used only for services provided by the core facilities. Indiana CTSI-Designated Core Facilities. If you are interested in participating, you must discuss your proposal with your advisor prior to beginning the application process to ensure your participation will be approved.

Postdoctoral research associates from Indiana University, Purdue University, and/or the University of Notre Dame are encouraged to submit applications that clearly articulate their translational strategy (ie: from lab bench to bed side) and how this strategy can be advanced through the use of technologies offered by a core facility. Applicants must make contact with and request a Letter of Support from the Core Facility Manager(s) to confirm that the proposed project can be accomplished in their core facility. Awardees will be expected to develop and manage a project budget that aligns with the translational strategy. A six-month and a final progress report will be required over the 1-year project period.

Please click here for more information about CTSI and applications.
 

Professional Development
Graduate School Professional Development Programs
 
All postdocs may take professional development programs from the Graduate School. Here are the upcoming programs:

Wednesday, October 7th
    • EAP Workshop: CVs for International Students
      • 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM
      • 301 DeBartolo Hall
 Thursday, October 8th
    •  Leveraging LinkedIn: #LikeABoss 
      • 04:00 - 04:55 PM
      • 136 DeBartolo Hall
 Friday, October 9th
    • Lunch and Learn: Strategies for Setting Short-Term Goals in Long-Term Writing
      • 01:00 - 01:55 PM
      • Location: Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library (room 107)
For workshop descriptions and registration instructions, please click here.

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.  

  

 

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 Fall 2015 webinars, click here.

 


Hesburgh Libraries Workshops
 
The Hesburgh Libraries and Center for Digital Scholarship workshops are offered to all ND Postdocs.

Center Digital Scholarship 

Monday, October 5
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 
      • Matthew Sisk, PhD
      • Intro to Using ArcGIS
      • 2 PM - 3 PM
 Friday, October 9
    • Data Use & Analysis
      • James Ng, PhD 
      • Using Stata for Data Work
      • 2 PM - 4 PM
All CDS workshops take place in the CDS Classroom (Room 129), Hesburgh Library 1st Floor Northeast.
 
CDS Workshop Information and Registration: library.nd.edu/cds/workshops
Library Workshop Calendar: nd.libcal.com/calendar/allworkshops
Questions? [email protected]
 
Hesburgh Libraries Workshops
 
Citation Management: Using RefWorks to Organize Your Research
Do not spend time typing and retyping your citations and bibliographies for your research papers. Quit using cards and unwieldy documents to keep track of things you have read, things you are reading and your annotations. Use a tool to keep copies of documents and papers in the cloud with their citations. RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic management tool supported by the University that you can take with you when you graduate. Come learn more.
 
Open to any Notre Dame community member with a current NetID and Password.  The room does not have user workstations. Bring your own laptop to setup your account and follow along.
 
Date:Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Time:5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:CDS Classroom 129
 
OR
 
Date:Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Time:5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:CDS Classroom 129
 
 
Click here for this week's list of workshops.
  

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 for Postdoctoral Scholars.