Interesting Features at PWN for 3.23.15

News from the PWN Pipeline

'The 5 things I want to tell employers about women returning to work.'

A recent article in The Guardian by psychologist and co-founder of Women Returners, Julianne Miles, places emphasis on the difficulties faced by qualified women attempting to return to the workforce after time away focusing on their families. Miles cites a Northeastern University study that showed managers prefer to hire a less qualified candidate over one who has been out of work for six months, based on the assumption that the career gap reflects deterioration of skills. She suggests that ingrained biases against women 'returners' must be addressed and eliminated, and offers 5 arguments against these biases, including the great motivation of returning professionals as well as quick adaptation to senior managerial positions.  


Advancement Opportunities

Postdoctoral or Research Associate positions available in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota Medical School

Fantastic opportunity for researchers interested in studying molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying excitability in the brain, with an emphasis on processes related to addiction, cognition, and mood. The research program incorporates state-of-the-art techniques and approaches, including brain slice and cultered cell electrophysiology, intracranial pharmacology and chemogenetics, and rodent behavioral analysis.

Candidates must have a PhD in biomedical sciences or biophysics. Prior experience with electrophysiological techniques is preferred but lab will provide training if needed.

Interested applicants: CV | Brief statement of research experience + interests
Send to: Dr. Kevin Wickman | wickm002@umn.edu