Training the next generation of virologists
Life in the “Small” Biotech Industry Wed 4/10 12:00pm-1:30pm. Auditorium, 1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center. Panel discussion followed by informal networking with refreshments. The Ups and Downs, but mostly Ups, of working for smaller biotech and pharma companies. Panelists will discuss their experiences transitioning from academia to smaller, independent biotech companies. Is small biotech right for you …
Last Steps to Completing the PhD Degree Tuesday, April 2, 1:00–2:30pm Learn about the Graduate School’s requirements for completing your PhD and depositing your dissertation, and get information to help you make decisions about your thesis publishing options. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/bi8048 Hacking the Academic Job Market Tuesday, April 9, 3:00–4:30pm In this live, interactive webinar …
Date and time: April 11 AND April 18, 12:30pm-2:30pm Registration closes: April 9, 9:00am In this two-part workshop, develop a versatile toolbox as a classroom-based facilitator through hands-on experience with typical challenges. Explore approaches, skills and practical applications to facilitate learning communities including class discussions and collaborative learning. Participants are expected to attend both sessions. …
Third Thursday Social Hour Thursday 3/21 5:30pm-7:30pm. Paul’s Club, 204 State Street. Third Thursday Social Hour will continue in March. Join us for conversations, drinks, and food. If you’ve ever been interested in consulting or careers outside academia, members of WiSolve will be there to answer your questions as well. Check back on the Postdoc Bulletin, our website, …
We are excited to introduce a new program from the UW–Madison, Northwestern University, Boston University, and Michigan State University. The Postdoc Academy is a comprehensive digital and in-person professional development program, available to postdocs nationwide. The team is building two MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), in-person workshops, and local learning communities. They are planning an official launch in …
Badger Buddies Postdoctoral Peer Mentoring Program – Call for Mentors If you are a postdoc at UW–Madison or an affiliated institute for over 1 year, the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association (UWPA) would like to invite you to be a mentor in the second iteration of the Postdoctoral Peer-Mentoring program, Badger Buddies. This initiative will allow new …
Faculty Position in Virology The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Minnesota Medical School invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek a scientist working in the area of virology who will establish a competitive research program with the potential to complement the University’s research strengths …
Identifying, Developing, and Presenting Your Transferable Skills Thursday, March 7, 4:00–5:30pm As a PhD candidate you develop competencies that can be applied to interesting and challenging work beyond the tenure track, inside or outside the academy. In this session, you will have the opportunity to identify these skills, learn ways to develop them as a …
Sunday 7/21 to Wednesday 7/24. Madison, WI. Students will experience an engaging and inspiring program covering fundamentals of mass spectrometry and the latest in its application to the analyses of plants (NSF) and animals (NIH). Tutorial lectures include: Mass Analyzers, Ionization, Tandem MS, Chromatography, Shotgun Proteomics, Instrument Acquisition and Setup, Spectral Interpretation, and PTMs. Also …
Building and Managing Work Relationships Thursday 2/28 1:00pm-4:00pm. Room 5045, 21 N. Park Street. Register here. Exploring Creativity and Innovation Tuesday 3/12 1:00pm-4:00pm. Room 1106, 21 N. Park Street. This session allows participants to explore situations and problems from multiple perspectives. Register here. Women and Leadership: Identifying and Acting from the Values that Drive You Thursday 3/14 8:00am-10:00am. Tripp …