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2024 Workshops for MIT Biology Postdocs Entering the Academic Job Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Eligibility:<\/strong> Any postdoc affiliated with an MIT Biology Department lab.<\/p>\n

Application deadline<\/strong>: July 1, 2024.<\/strong> If workshops fill to capacity, applicants will be accepted on a first-come basis.<\/p>\n

Application process<\/strong>: Each workshop is a stand-alone unit that does not require participation in preceding workshops.<\/p>\n

To apply to workshops 1-3, email a statement of interest<\/a> to djlew@mit.edu<\/a> indicating which workshops you would like to attend, your scientific area, current lab, and whether you are applying this year or not yet.<\/p>\n

To apply to workshop 4, fill in this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. Research Vision Workshop: July 16-26, 2024<\/h3>\n

This workshop is suitable for all postdocs interested in an academic career track.<\/p>\n

Your Research Vision is a concise summary of your overarching research focus. The ability to convey core concepts in a manner intelligible to a broad audience, and the generation of visual elements that can best deliver your message, will be useful for both job applications and interviews, and greatly enhance your success in the academic job market. Based on the model developed by the Leading Edge Fellows<\/a>, this workshop will allow you to hone your Research Vision through interactive feedback and exposure to other applicants\u2019 ideas and styles.<\/p>\n

Format<\/strong>: On July 16, two postdocs transitioning to faculty after successful searches will discuss how they arrived at their Research Vision, followed by interactive Q & A. That afternoon there will be a wine-and cheese mixer for participants and instructors. The following week, participants will present their draft visions (10 min 1-slide talk, followed by 20 min discussion). Participants are encouraged to attend presentations by their peers. Another mixer will be held on July 26.<\/p>\n

Required materials<\/strong>: You will need to upload an \u201cExecutive Summary\u201d Figure and prepare a 10-minute talk using only that Figure (1 slide) by July 21.<\/p>\n

The talk and single Figure should provide a big-picture summary that answers the following questions:<\/p>\n