Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Interesting Features at PWN for 5.26.14


News from the PWN Pipeline: 

Tips for following up after the job application and the interview

So you want to follow up with the hiring manager after you have applied for the job but you don't want to overstep any boundaries. This great article from Fast Company, linked above, provides some useful tips and sample scripts for how best to effectively communicate interest and motivation without appearing overzealous or desperate.


Take that vacation time now and see benefits at work later 

It is not always easy to unplug and take a vacation from work and emails, but traveling can be a 'reset' experience that makes you feel recharged and innovative when you eventually get back to your desk. Check out this interesting article (linked above), in which John Roa, a digital enhancement consultant and entrepreneur, shares some tips on how the experience of traveling has benefited his companies and his mindset.


Advancement Opportunities


Great opportunity for a postdoctoral candidate who is a synthetic organic/medicinal chemist. The work will involve the design, synthesis, purification and characterization of small molecules for CNS disorders and other diseases. Qualifications include experience in analytical methods including HPLC and strong research background and publications in multi-step synthesis of novel organic compounds. 

More details in the link
Apply: CV | 2 references | starting date preference  
Send to: Dr. Yanan Zhang | yzhang@rti.org


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