News from the PWN Pipeline:
Gender and the Body Language of Power
Gender inequality may be perpetuated in ways we may not constantly consider, such as by the amount of space we occupy by our comportment. Femininity is often associated with restraint from taking up too much space and exhibiting more contained and deferent posture. Masculinity, in contrast, is associated with 'expansive posturing' that creates a sense of entitlement, power and influence through the occupation of more space.
Walmart Launches Online Marketplace for Female-Owned Businesses
A step in a great direction. Walmart is providing a platform for international and national female-owned businesses to grow, gain greater exposure and sell their own products. It will be interesting to see what kind of support they receive for this venture, and if the marketplace will flourish and expand to include products from more countries and US cities.
Advancement Opportunities:
Postdoc Fellowship in Science and Technology Policy at American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Exciting early-career opportunity in Cambridge, MA for individuals with a science or engineering
PhD to learn about a career in public policy and administration.
Details in the link
To apply, send hellmanfellow@amacad.org:
CV | cover letter describing qualifications and interest in science policy | 3 letters of reference
Application due January 17th, 2014
Two Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor positions in Behavioral Neuroscience at University at Albany, SUNY
Details and online application portal in the link
CV | Statement of research interests | Statement of teaching philosophy | 3 letters of recommendation
Application review begins October 15th
Two Faculty Positions in Neurogenomics and Molecular Neuroscience Available at Georgia State University
Details in the link
Send Dr. Paul Katz (search committee chair; pkatz@gsu.edu) a PDF including:
CV | Name and contact info for 3 references | Letter of research interests
Application review ongoing until positions are filled
