Interesting Features at PWN for 10.28.13

News from the PWN Pipeline: 

Insights from women leaders in senior roles

Analysts have shown that companies with more women in senior leadership roles on average outperform companies with fewer women in those positions or in the boardroom. This CNN article asks the obvious question of why there aren't more women executives in these roles, and what type of work environment would best support women leaders. 

The scientific guide to saying 'no': I can't vs. I don't  

An interesting quick read on a scientific approach to choosing the 'right' words that make it easier to say 'no.' These strategies will be useful for improving your sense of empowerment and control over the work you need to focus on, for example, relative to the Facebook updates you want to read... 

Get away from your desk at lunchtime!

Take a look at this FastCompany article and slideshow that discusses the many merits of taking a break to enjoy lunch instead of remaining glued to your desk and monitor. 

Advancement Opportunities

Assistant Professor Position in Human Behavioral Neuroscience at University of Oklahoma

Great opportunity for experienced neuroscientist with teaching experience and interests in an integrative neuroscience research department. 

Details and application portal in the link 

CV | 3 letters of recommendation | reprints/preprints of published research | statement of research interests | statement of teaching interests 

Inquiries: Michael Wenger (michael.j.wenger@ou.edu)

Application review ongoing until position is filled

Two Faculty Positions in the Department of Physiology/Pharmacology at Wake Forest School of Medicine

Scientists whose research focuses on the neurobiology of alcoholism and substance abuse are urged to apply for these positions. 

Details in the link 

Interested? Send either Sara Jones (srjones@wakehealth.edu) or Linda Porrino (lporrino@wakehealth.edu):

CV | Statement of research interests

Interesting Features at PWN for 10.21.13

News from the PWN Pipeline:

"Even at age 8, you can still have some influence."

Great post from a blogger whose 8-year-old daughter recognized sexism in the content of young adult "How to Survive..." books. Boys were taught 'How to Survive Whitewater Rapids" whereas girls were taught "How to Survive Embarrassment." A bookstore employee agreed with her daughter and removed all copies of the books from the shelves. 

'Know what really motivates you. This clarity will position you to establish authenticity.'

Researchers with the Center for Creative Leadership investigated the decisions and compromises of women in managerial and executive positions. As a valued component of leadership, the importance of 'authenticity' for women in high-level roles was evaluated and prioritized. 

Benevolent sexism [is] the belief that "'women are wonderful, but weak.'"

Findings from a recent study in the Social Psychological and Personality Science journal suggest that self-entitled women are more likely to endorse benovelent sexism beliefs. As such, women may believe that they are uniquely deserving of more than other women, and thus they should be 'protected' or favored more by men.  

Why are there still so few women in science?

Why indeed? Interesting thoughtful article that has probably been the topic of many recent discussions in STEM departments across the country.

Advancement Opportunities 

Postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Virginia Commonwealth University 

Fantastic opportunity to study the in vivo pharmacology, receptor regulation, signaling, transcription, and modulation of cannabinoid receptors and endocannabinoid systems in the CNS.

Details in the link

General inquiries: Dr. Dana E Selley, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (deselley@vcu.edu)

Assistant Professor Position in Behavioral Neuroscience at Temple University

Ideal for experienced researcher with teaching background already studying the neurobiology of behavior at cellular and molecular levels in development, mental illness, learning and memory, and addiction. 

Details in the link

To apply, send Theresa Kitch (nspsy@temple.edu):

Statement of research plans | Statement of undergraduate and graduate teaching interests | CV | 3 letters of reference | copies of representative publications

Application Review begins October 31st. 

General inquiries: Dr. Thomas Gould (tgould@temple.edu)

Interesting Features at PWN for 10.07.13

News from the PWN Pipeline: 

'There is a lot of dignity in work."

A conversation with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory biologist Dr. Mina Bissell on her experiences in academia, particularly in maintaining a successful scientific career and a family without feeling guilty about it.

'Thank you for the compliment, but I'm not your nurse. I'm your doctor.'

Dr. Megan S. Lemay, an internal medicine resident, offers an interesting perspective on the sometimes overlapping roles and distinctive skill sets managed by doctors and nurses, with a focus on overcoming gender stereotypes in medicine.

Here are some of our future colleagues!

At least, we hope so. Follow the link to see the work of three of the most promising female teenage scientists at the Google Science Fair.

Advancement Opportunities

Postdoctoral Position in the ProteoGenomics Group at Genzyme (Framingham, MA)

PhD graduate in biochemistry, proteomics, analytical biochemistry, molecular biology or related area encouraged to apply! 

Details and application portal in the link

Three Faculty Positions available in Integrative Neurobiology at Boston University

Join a vibrant interdisciplinary neuroscience research community at BU! 

Details in the link

General inquiries: Michael Sorenson, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biology (msoren@bu.edu)

Questions about submitting application materials: Kelly McGuire (kemcg@bu.edu)

Interesting Features at PWN for 9.30.13

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

Interesting Features at PWN for 9.16.13

News from the PWN Pipeline:

 Wide gender income gaps among physicians and health care professionals

This report has definitely been making news on blogs and in round table discussions. On average, female doctors are making ~56K less than male doctors. This earnings gap has persisted since the 1980s. 

 'If more than 10% of your experiments work, you're doing the wrong experiments.'  

A conversation with Dr. Pamela Silver, Professor of Biochemistry and Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School, on running her research lab, the future of science, her work in synthetic biology, and what keeps her up at night.

 Postdoctoral position in behavioral neuroscience available with Dr. Regina Carelli at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Online application portal in the link
Also send rcarelli@unc.edu:  CV | 3 references | Statement of research interests
Never too early to keep an eye out for tremendous postdoc opportunities!