Biophysical Society Bulletin | July/August 2018

Career Development

Postdoc to Faculty Transition

• Practice your chalk talk with an audience, because the goal is to be engaged with your colleagues during the talk and to show your teaching skill. • Somewhere low on your initial list of possible depart- ments may end up seeming like a much better fit once you have visited, and vice versa. Job searching is a self-limiting process, with only one or two options at the end, so it’s usually an easy choice. Science Communication Careers: Journalism, Writing, PR, and Other Paths September 18, 2018, 2:00 pm Eastern Presenter: Alaina G. Levine There are many career opportunities for those interested in combining their love of science with articulating those ideas to members of the public. Learn about the different career paths you can take, how to market yourself to per- spective employers, what skills to hone now, and how to set yourself up for success in science communications.

Each year at the Annual Meeting, a small group of postdocs sign up for the Postdoc to Faculty Q&A: Transitions Forum and Luncheon, a closed door information session with new and experienced faculty. Though not a complete summary of the discussion at the 2018 session, a few pieces of advice for the job search and transition process are shared below. • The most important thing in your career is your reputa- tion. Whenever you submit a paper or grant, three or four people will form an opinion, and it’s hard to change. Don’t rush submissions before you are ready. • Tailor your cover letter for every job and department you are applying for. Use it as an opportunity to explain how your research fits into the department and addresses their needs. Having a standard letter signals that you do not have a strong interest in the position, having not put much effort into the application materials. • If you’re asking for letters of recommendation, you may give the letter writers a bullet list of ideas for what to include. Don’t give every letter writer the same list, so that the letters do not all end up the same. Ask the writ- ers to send the letters directly, rather than sending them yourself.

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Grants & Opportunities

Alexander Hollaender Award in Biophysics The Alexander Hollaender Award in Biophysics is pre- sented every three years and carries with it a $20,000 prize. The Award recognizes outstanding contributions made to the field of biophysics. Application Restrictions: Please note that self-nom- inations are not accepted. International nominees are eligible for nomination. Deadline: October 1, 2018 Website: http:/www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/ alexander-hollaender-award.html

Fulbright US Student Program The Fulbright US Student Program offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. It is the largest US exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake inter- national graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. Who can apply: US graduate students and recent undergraduates Deadline: October 9, 2018 Website: https:/us.fulbrightonline.org/

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