We would like to let you know about the free webinars coming soon on Bio Careers. All you need is your computer and internet access to attend.
On the day of the webinar, we'll open the room twenty minutes prior to the start so you'll have plenty of time to get your spot and check that your speakers are working properly.
Be sure to register right away to save your seat before the webinar seats max out! Registration links are below.
We would like to let you know about the free webinars coming soon on Bio Careers. All you need is your computer and internet access to attend.
On the day of the webinar, we’ll open the room twenty minutes prior to the start so you’ll have plenty of time to get your spot and check that your speakers are working properly.
Be sure to register right away to save your seat before the webinar seats max out! Registration links are below.
If you have any questions about the webinars, feel free to email our colleague organizer Christine Zaffra at christine(@)biocareers.com
Presenter: Matthew Seavey
Topic: Job Search: “Applying and Interviewing for Industry Science Jobs”
Dr. Seavey will talk about the application and interview process, importance of networking and working with headhunters to land your next industry job. He will also share his own story and provide insights into the major pros and cons of working as a scientist in the private sector.
Wed, 2012-08-22, 1-2PM EST
Presenter: Ray Wang
Topic: Career Path: “The Real Global Challenges”
Research & Development of new products and technologies are meeting more and more opportunities as well as challenges when this world is becoming more globalized. In many cases, understanding the challenges is much more vital for industrial management and R&D personnel than looking forward to the opportunities.
Wed, 2012-08-29, 1-2PM EST
Presenter: Amanda Weyerbacher
Topic: Career Path: “Research in Unexpected Places: Biomedical research in areas beyond pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies”
This webinar will provide an overview of research opportunities in places you may not have thought about, with an emphasis on a wide range of opportunities in the cosmetics industry. This session seeks to open your mind to places you probably have never thought of as having career options for biomedical scientists.
Wed, 2012-09-12, 1-2PM EST
Presenter: Alan Marnett
Topic: Career Path: “Leaving the Bench – Tapping Your Inner Entrepreneur”
For many scientists, the idea of leaving the bench is terrifying – What will people think? Did I just waste 10 years of my life? What am I going to do now? In this webinar, we’ll help you find your inner entrepreneur in order to navigate this important career transition away from the bench and find your true passion.
Wed, 2012-09-19, 1-2PM EST
Presenter: Wendy Williams
Topic: Career Path: Staying Connected to Science: Research Administration as a Career Choice for PhD Scientists
Identifying career options that extend beyond the laboratory bench or clinical research setting can be a daunting task. One career pathway that is often overlooked and underexplored is research administration. Research administration can look very different depending on the institution but is generally designed to provide regulatory, training, management and operational support to the research community. Careers within this support infrastructure can offer a broad spectrum of diverse roles and rewarding experiences, and can provide numerous opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Thu, 2012-10-04, 1-2 PM EST
Presenter: Kate Sleeth
Topic: Career Path: Moving to the Dark Side – The Administration!
What happens if you enjoy research but not enough to perform it for the rest of your life? What if you enjoy working in a scientific setting but don’t want to suffer the disappointments of failed experiments or grants? You can continue to work in the intellectually stimulating environment and provide valuable support to your scientific colleagues. In a sometimes overlooked role you could be the difference between a successful training program and a failed one, or continued funding to a research group. What does an administrator actually do? Do you have the skills necessary to be an administrator? Are administrators the gremlins that the majority of scientists believe they are? Is it a boring job with endless paperwork? Is it fulfilling and enjoyable? In this seminar I will address all these questions and more as I tell the story of my journey from bench to desk.
Thu, 2012-10-04, 2:30-3:30PM EST
Presenter: Nicholas A. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Topic: Career Path: “Positions in Academia: The liberal arts perspective”
This webinar will expose jobseekers to the pros and cons of being a member of the professoriate at small liberal arts institutions in the United States. The presenter, Nicholas Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Biology at St. Bonaventure University, will provide critical insight on what hiring committees look for during applicant screening. This webinar also aims to go beyond simply getting you on campus. Nick hopes to provide viewers with a framework for career success, from year one to submission of your tenure application.
Thu, 2012-10-04, 4-5PM EST
Presenter: William Gunn and Elizabeth Iorns
Topic: Career Path: “From Academia to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Company”
Discussion with Elizabeth Iorns, Ph.D, winner of the 2012 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Emerging Postdoctoral Entrepreneur award and co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Science Exchange and with William Gunn, Ph.D., Head of Academic Outreach for Mendeley. They will discuss what made leaving academia to work on a startup as an attractive career choice to them. They will share the lessons they’ve learned along the way as well as the collective wisdom shared within Silicon Valley’s thriving startup community. They will also talk about making the transition from academia, how to find the right opportunities, how to be competitive in the business world and tips for working with people from non-academic backgrounds including engineers and marketers. Dr. Iorns will also talk about the lessons she has learned from taking part in Y Combinator, a startup accelerator program (www.ycombinator.com).
Wed, 2012-11-14, 1-2PM EST
Presenter: Joanne Kamens, PhD
Topic: Career Path: “Is this the right place for me? Choosing a new lab or workplace”
This webinar will discuss the many professional opportunities open to PhDs in science and the importance of career planning. Some of the differences in career norms outside of academia will be described from the point of view of the speaker. For some reasons grad students and post-docs don’t seem to see a lab choice as a major career choice. Nothing could be farther from the truth! You will spend 4-7 years working for one person in a small group—don’t you think this is worth a little pre-work to make sure it will be a good fit and get you close to where you want to go in the future? This presentation will give you practical tips for what to look for and how to find it when choosing a new lab for your research or for deciding if another type of workplace is for you. A must hear for all young scientists.
Wed, 2012-11-28, 1-2PM EST
