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10/31 Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities

What to look for when searching for a postdoc position; a perspective from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Linda Harris, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for pediatric cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. Scientists and clinicians …

10/30 Professional development for graduate students

For skill identification, development, and planning: DiscoverPD is a competencies framework and planning tool built by the Graduate School for UW–Madison master’s and doctoral students.  Features include a skills self-assessment and activity tracker, customized reports and recommendations, and a database of 400+ in-person and online opportunities.  DiscoverPD helps students identify and articulate transferable skills, and provides …

10/29 Wednesday Night at the Lab

Experience science as exploring the unknown every week at Wednesday Nite @ The Lab. Discover the latest from UW–Madison researchers as they describe their investigations and inventions that are changing how we look at life and how we lead our lives. Join the discussion as learners of all ages share their ideas and insights during …

10/29 Teaching

Teaching Active Teaching Lab: Audio and Podcast Assignments Thursday 10/25 1:00pm-2:00pm. 203 Middleton Building. Register here. Active Teaching Lab: Top Hat and Canvas Friday 10/26 8:30am-9:45am. 120 Middleton Building. Register here. Active Teaching Lab: Canvas Peer Review Thursday 11/1 1:00pm-2:00pm. 203 Middleton Building. Register here. Active Teaching Lab: ePortfolios Friday 11/2 8:30am-9:45am. 120 Middleton Building. Register here. Did Your Students Learn What …

10/29 Communication

Communication Fall 2018 14-Day Writing Challenge Sunday 11/28 to Saturday 11/10. Online event. Register by 10/25. Opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. Program from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Activate your free membership here, then register for the program here. Effective Emails – Fundamentals in …

10/29 Leadership & Management

Leadership & Management Time Management: Every Semester Needs a Plan – Video Recorded webinar from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Activate your free membership here, then watch the webinar here. 20th Annual Leadership and Management Development Conference Wednesday 11/7 8:00 am-4:00pm. Union South. Join leaders and potential leaders within the Madison community in …

10/29 Career Exploration

Career Exploration Science Policy 101: Tackling Barriers Between Science and Government Monday 10/29 8:00am-5:00pm. Tripp Commons, Memorial Union. Includes several panels and workshops, and culminates with a keynote session headed by Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette. Register here. Research in Germany – Science Careers Virtual Job Fair Wednesday 11/7 3:00pm-7:00pm. Online event. Register …

10/29 Career Planning

Career Planning Individual Career Advising for Postdocs The Office of Postdoctoral Studies is pleased to offer confidential individual career advising sessions for all UW–Madison postdocs. More details including how to schedule an appointment here. What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoctoral Fellowship; a Perspective from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Tuesday 11/6 3:00pm-4:00pm. 5001A …

10/29 Job Opportunities and Postdoc Positions

Job Opportunities and Postdoc Positions Assistant Professor / Associate Professor level (Tenure Track) in Developmental, Cell and Molecular Biology, Dept of Biology, Duke University Postdoctoral Positions at The Ohio State University Fall 2018

10/29 For Future Faculty Series

For Future Faculty Series How to Improve Your Teaching-Philosophy Statement – Video Six tips for expressing your philosophy and landing that job interview. For Future Faculty Series Preparing for success on the job market and beyond. Full list of events here. Upcoming Events From Post-doc to PI: A Panel Discussion Monday 10/29 12:00pm-1:00pm. 9341 Chemistry. …