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Special events for postdocs

NPA Annual Meeting Supports Professional Development, Fosters Networking

Four Argonne Postdoctoral Researchers and Fellows attended the 2017 NPA Annual Conference, held in San Francisco, March 17-19. The NPA Annual Conference is the largest national conference and networking event dedicated to the postdoctoral community. Conference attendees – postdoctoral scholars, … Read More »

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Publishing Ethics and Integrity Workshop

Elsevier Publishing Campus Presents Publishing Ethics & Integrity Sharing your research through publishing is essential to advancing your career. As an author you will have to make decisions about where, how and when to publish. Authors also have the responsibility to understand ethical boundaries … Read More »

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Workshop focuses on effective negotiation

As part of its Postdoctoral Development Series, the Leadership Institute will present “The Art of Effective Negotiation” from 9 a.m. to noon, on Friday, May 19, in the Building 446 Auditorium (behind the APS). Light refreshments will be served. Register … Read More »

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Postdoc career lunch

A two-part workshop, “Job Seeker Skills for the Private Sector” and “Career Path to RA Capital Management,” will be held on Tuesday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bldg. 402 Lower Level Gallery. Lunch is included. … Read More »

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Project management topic of interactive workshop

The Postdoctoral Society of Argonne will host the workshop Interactive Project Management Fundamentals on Monday, April 10, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., in Bldg. 240/TCS Conference Center, rooms 1404-1407. Light refreshments will be served. If needed, a second session will … Read More »

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Getting TO the Interview!

Date & Time: September 1, 2016, 11:45 – 1:30 PM Location: Building 240, Room 1416 (TCS Conference Center) NOTE–This is prep for the upcoming Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium. Register today and submit your resume asap! See more on the symposium … Read More »

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Two-Part Career Skills Event: Job Seeker Skills for the Private Sector and the Scientific Approach to Investing

Where do postdocs go? Everywhere! It is important to be prepared to enter diverse career paths and be aware of opportunities that await you. To help get started, you’re invited to a special two part workshop presented by RA Capital … Read More »

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Postdoctoral Professional Development Lunch and Learn

It’s your career, what’s your game plan? Do you want to find a career that’s enjoyable and rewarding?  Of course . . . but how do you find the right path, especially when there are so many career directions scientists … Read More »

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Managing Effective Mentoring Relationships and “Mentoring Up”

We all know mentoring relationships involve a dialogue between a mentor and mentee and that the mentee should “drive” the relationship and communicate needs. Or do we? Mentoring relationships have greater value and are more effective not only when the mentor … Read More »

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Faculty Mentor-in-Residence Office Hours

Want some last minute advice before that faculty phone interview? Looking for someone to glance over your teaching and research statements? The Faculty Mentor-in-Residence is here for you! Walter Henne, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Governors State University will hold … Read More »

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