Wednesday, September 19, 2018 
5 - 7pm
Rayzor Lounge

Following Dr. Brendan Lee's lecture on "Building a Sustainable Research Program", we invite you to participate in a professional networking session with BCM faculty who will lead round-table discussions on a variety of topics. 

Participants will have the opportunity to rotate at various tables. Refreshments provided.

Topics of discussion include: 
- Grant Writing: writing an effective research plan; managing your first R01
- Faculty Job Search: interviewing/negotiating job offers; standing out as applicant
- Lab Management: setting up your lab; managing budgets; working with start-up funds
- Personnel Management & Mentoring: hiring/staffing the lab; recruiting students; mentoring staff vs. trainees
- Funding: opportunities for new investigators; career development awards
- Career Development Awards: K99/R00 - Transitioning from career development award to faculty 
- Managing Effective Collaborations: setting expectations, authorship negotiation, project management
- Postdoc to Faculty Transition: how to work with your mentor during job search 
- Work/Life Balance: maintaining work-life balance/managing burnout/when to say “no” 
- Mentoring (for you): developing mentors as a junior faculty and ensuring you get the necessary mentoring 
- Promotion and tenure: promotion and tenure in academic research intuitions

Sponsored by BCM's Career Development Center & Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

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* 1. Last name

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* 2. First name

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* 3. Status:

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* 4. Current Postdocs Only 
How many years of postdoctoral experience have you completed?

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* 5. Program or Department

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* 6. Email

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* 7. In 50 words or less describe your research interests (or current project) 

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* 8. Are you planning to apply for an academic appointment this cycle?

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* 9. If you are applying this cycle, would you be interested in participating in a peer workgroup to receive feedback on your applications materials and solicit additional advice, including interviewing/presentation skills and negotiation?

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* 10. Beyond the academic job search series, what information/resources would be useful to help you prepare for your independent career?

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