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- Our new PDA slogan is: Postdocs...Bringing Creativity to Medical Research
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Upcoming events:
| Postdoc career-development course to be offered at Baylor College of Medicine beginning Monday, January 7, 2008.
The BCM Postdoctoral Association and the Postdoctoral Advisory Committee in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences announces the first offering of a new Career Development Course for Research Postdoctorals. The purpose of this course is to provide Postdoctoral Researchers some of the tools and skills to help them develop their careers. The topics include Communication Skills, Leadership and Management Skills, Career Development/Employment, Grant Skills, and Ethics. A one-hour lecture/session will be held weekly through June, usually at 4:00 pm in either N315 or M112.
A complete schedule (some of the later instructors and topics may change) is available at http://www.bcm.edu/gs/postdocdevelopment.html
The first meeting will be on Jan 7 at 4:00 pm in N315 (Alkek Building Main Campus). The first topic will be on Scientific Writing by Dr. Susan Marriott.
Please join us in an ongoing effort to enhance postdoctoral training at BCM. You will receive weekly notices of the time, place and topic.
H. F. Gilbert, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Dean of Academics and Postdoctoral Research
Baylor College of Medicine.
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Tip of the Week:
Science Careers
For job listings and career development, see http://www.sciencecareers.org/.
Career Basics Booklet: Available for Free Download
Science Careers' editorial team released "Career Basics: Advice and Resources for Scientists" in early 2007, and in less than three months, more than 5,000 print copies of the booklet were distributed. To keep up with demand, Science Careers has made both an HTML and a PDF version available for download. The booklet provides advice and help on preparing CVs and resumes, writing grants and scientific papers, networking, and more. Access your copy.
Feature Article: Getting Published in Scientific Journals
Gain valuable insight and tips for writing and submitting work to major journals. Read the article.
Special Feature: Science Careers for Undergraduates
Undergraduate scientists can take advantage of a leg up to the first few rungs on the career ladder. Starting with the 6 July issue of Science , we have extended coverage of science careers to the issues and decisions undergraduates face. Read the special feature.
(Past tips can be viewed on the Announcements page.)
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From 'The President's Weekly Update' of 2.26.07:
Postdoctoral Advisory Committee Endorses AAMC Compact Between Postdocs and their Mentors
The Postdoctoral Advisory Committee to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has been charged with enhancing the training, recruitment and career development of our research postdoctorals. The committee, a group of faculty and postdoctorals representing BCM departments and centers, is developing an elective curriculum for postdocs that will provide them with essential skills (grant writing, laboratory management, career development, etc.) to enhance their development as independent scientists. The committee is also charged with reviewing the definitions of postdoctoral trainees and the College’s appointment process to ensure that our policies are in line with NIH/NSF recommendations. As one of their first steps, the committee has endorsed the general principles outlined in the Compact between Postdocs and their Mentors <http://www.aamc.org/postdoccompact/> , a document which has been endorsed by the AAMC and the National Postdoctoral Association. BCM is fortunate to have both outstanding postdoctoral scientists and faculty mentors advancing our research mission.
From 'The President's Weekly Update' of 11.17.06:
Graduate School Position to Support Postdoctoral Trainees
I am very pleased to announce that Hiram F. "Gil" Gilbert, Ph.D., senior associate dean for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, has been appointed to an additional position as associate dean for Academics and Postdoctoral Research. The newly created position, approved by the Academic Council, will coordinate research by BCM postdoctoral fellows. These trainees make significant contributions to BCM's research mission and are just one reason why the College remains a leader in this area.
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The PDA Executive commitee (July 6, 2006)
Front: Paula, Ayse, Sandy
Middle: Janet, Raj, Gil
Back: Jon, Alecia, Andres
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As the official organization representing approximately 600 postdoctoral scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, the Post-Doctoral Association would like to welcome you and wish you the best during your stay. The PDA invites you to become part of the association and take an active role in addressing the various issues that concern the post-doctoral community. Membership in the PDA is voluntary and free.
The PDA website has useful information about the various benefits and resources available for postdocs at Baylor. We also have a Postdoctoral and Graduate Training Office located in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in the Alkek Building-N205. If you would like to receive direct email messages that inform you of the events of the PDA plus other matters of interest to post-docs please email Janet.
Staff:
- Administrator: Shana Defferari
Phone: 713-798-5798
Fax: 713-798-6325
Email: defferar@bcm.edu
Location: Alkek Building-N204V
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Mailing Address:
- Shana Deferrari
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
1 Baylor Plaza
Alkek N204V
Houston, TX 77030
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Services:
Resource for post-docs to obtain information pertaining to:
• Training
• Education
• Career Development
• Grievances
• Maintain the PDA Website and Post-Doc Listserve
• Plus provide a variety of other types of assistance
Dr. H. F. (Gil) Gilbert, Associate Dean for Academics and Postdoctoral Research, is available if you have any academic or professional difficulties during your stay here at Baylor. His laboratory research focuses on the mechanisms of chaperone-mediated protein folding. His email address is hgilbert@bcm.edu.
Welcome again and hope to see you soon!
-The Post-Doctoral Association
Vera Moiseenkova-Bell, President
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