Our Top Picks for July 6th, 2018

⭃Although it may appear intimidating, learning to stand up for yourself in the workplace will help build your confidence and career, according to Otegha Uwagba's article "Mind your language and step into your boss's shoes: how to speak up at work."

Flickr image by NASA Goddard Photo and Video.

⭃Getting the word out about gender inequalities is important, and social media is a great way to do that. Check out this Twitter thread discussing data that shows both male and female authors tend to suggest male article reviewers. 

⭃"For an older woman looking for mentorship through a career transition, creative stagnation or the second half of her career, there are increasingly few places to turn: there's no alumni network or old boys' club to step in and help." Read more about Why women need mid-career mentors in Julia Carpenter's article featured on the CNN website. 

⭃Check out the video below: Assessing Sex and Gender Integration in Peer Review 

Opportunities in science:

Nominate yourself or a colleague to become a speaker for the 2018-2019 Neuroscience Institute monthly series SPiNES (Seminars by PostDocs in Neuroscience: Extramural Series) by September 10th by using the link below.

https://med.nyu.edu/neuroscience/spines

Job opportunity:

A Post-doctoral position is available immediately for a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in molecular and cellular neuroscience to join the Sadri-Vakili NeuroEpigenetics Laboratory in the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our laboratory is focused on determining the underlying molecular mechanisms that cause neurological and psychiatric disorders. In addition, we test the therapeutic potential of novel compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative disease. We employ numerous techniques from assessing animal behavior to analyzing specific epigenetic modifications.

 Required:

·   A PhD degree in neuroscience, genetics, epigenetics, or pharmacology 

·   Expertise with other neurodegenerative disease or addiction is preferred 

·   Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written skills is necessary

 Key areas of responsibility include:

·   Skilled at rodent husbandry, handling, genotyping, and behavioral tests 

·   Maintaining cell lines 

·   Specimen and sample preparation 

·   Designing and performing experiments in order to produce reliable and precise data

·   Familiarity with or expertise in immunohistochemistry, immunoblotting, and microscopy

·   Familiarity with or expertise in RT-qPCR, ChIP, and FISH

·   Capable to Design and execute experiments

·   Prepare and present findings for conferences

·   Draft material for the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and presentations

·   Ability to work independently 

·   Willingness to work well with other lab members

·   Precision and attention to detail

·   Flexibility 

·   Ability to resolve technical problems and analytical skills is necessary

·   High degree of computer literacy

·   Able to quickly learn new skills and apply those skills in a fast-paced research environment

 Interested candidates please send your CV, statement of interest, relevant manuscripts, and name of three references to gsadrivakili@mgh.harvard.edu.