Neuroscience Career Panel

Learn practical tips for cultivating a successful career in neuroscience from our distinguished guests: Michael Beyeler @ UCSB, Ariel Rokem @ the University of Washington, and John Van Horn @ the University of Virginia. The free, virtual panel takes place on Tuesday, April 18 from 3PM - 4PM EDT / 12PM - 1PM PDT. 

This is our last career panel before we break for the summer. During the next season, which kicks off in August, we'll cover topics like applying to data science graduate and undergraduate programs. We'll also feature panelists who will provide tips for teaching and mentoring junior researchers and students. In the meantime, you can watch our previous panels on our YouTube channel. Check out the ADSA Community Blog for summaries and key takeaways.

If you have an idea for a career panel, let us know by replying to this email.

Background: Torbet earned his Bachelor’s in International Studies from Emory University and Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Higher Education at the University of Arizona (UArizona). His dissertation is on data science higher education policy. He was a Graduate Research Assistant for the UArizona Libraries’ Data Science Specialist, Jeff Oliver. He was awarded a Scholarship for Education Research to participate in the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research at the University of Michigan, where he took a course on machine learning. He served as a Data Science Ambassador for the UArizona College of Education through a program run by the UArizona’s Data Science Institute.

Current Role: Torbet is a Graduate Associate with the UArizona Institute for Computation and Data-Enabled Insights. His research interests include data science education, ethics, higher education policy and administration, and interdisciplinarity. He works on public policy implications and higher education organization for data science education.

Outside of work: Torbet enjoys tennis, chess, and practicing foreign languages.

Connect with Torbet: Check out Torbet's profile in the CDN Member Directory to find out how to get in touch. He will be in the job market late summer/early fall 2023. Reach out to share opportunities or strategies for applications.

Resources

• ADSA launched an interactive ethics tools to examine data science research. (Data Science Ethos)
• Informal training opportunities in data science. (ADSA)
• The NIH encourages women of color working in or pursuing a career in STEMM to join their Women of Color Research Network (WOCRN) and LinkedIn group for networking opportunities and resources, including information about grants and career development. (NIH Women's Health)
• NSF-supported courses and learning communities to support Inclusive STEM Teaching. (Inclusive STEM Teaching Project)
• The subtle art of disagreeing with people, including your boss. (HBR IdeaCast; 27.5 min.)
• Free, virtual event on strategies for inclusive mentorship in computing on Mar. 16 from 1PM - 2PM ET. (Exascale Computing Project)
• A day in the life of a senior data scientist, including a rundown of a common step-by-step project outline. (Towards Data Science)
• How to teach peer feedback. (Inside Higher Ed)
• How to run a good meeting. (The Chronicle)
• Framework for Accessible and Inclusive Teaching Materials for Statistics and Data Science Courses webinar on Mar. 21 from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT. (CAUSE)
• So you want to be mentor (NPR Life Kit; 21 min. video)
• Protecting Human and Planetary Health: New Unique and Necessary Roles for Health Professionals. This event, which takes place on Mar. 17, is part of the NIH Climate Change and Health Seminar Series. (NIH OBSSR)
• How I honed my leadership skills. (Nature)
• Designing automated workflows with Dr. Sean Kross on Mar. 28 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET: How the kyber R package connects Google Sheets, RMarkdown, GitHub, and Agenda docs for open education. (Openscapes)
• Can AI write your next resume or cover letter? (Inside Higher Ed)
• Preparing data science undergrads for industry feat. David Chew and Vik Gopal. (The Data Science Education Podcast; 29.5 min.)

Opportunities

• The NC State Data Science Academy (DSA) is hiring 4 postdoctoral fellows for 2-year appointments funded by the National Science Foundation. Application review begins on Mar. 15.
• The Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism is launching a free, 9-month mentoring program to increase the diversity of voices covering science stories. The mentoring period will run from May 3, 2023—Feb. 3, 2024. Apply by Mar. 17.
• AstraZenca is seeking a data science learning director for their office in Gothenburg, Sweden, or Gaithersburg, US, or Barcelona, Spain. Apply by Mar. 17.
• The University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the Data Justice Academy, an immersive residential experience for undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in data science. Apply by Mar. 28.
• UCLA is hiring a postdoctoral fellow for their newly formed Cancer Data Sciences group.  Apply by Mar. 28.
• The University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory is accepting applications for their Diverse and Inclusive Naval Oceanographic Summer Internship Program. Selected students will receive a $6,000 stipend + housing and travel funds to get to Seattle. Apply by Mar. 31.
• The Center for Values-Centered Artificial Intelligence at the University of Maryland is seeking applicants for multiple postdoctoral fellowship positions to conduct research and scholarship focused on ethical AI that advances human and societal well-being. Apply by Mar. 31.
• The Centre for Research on Social Dynamics and Public Policies at Bocconi University is seeking 2 social science postdoctoral fellows. Apply by Apr. 6.
• VK 23 is calling for proposals from industry experts and data-driven enthusiasts to speak on this year's theme: Visualizing Uncertainty. Selected speakers will receive free admission to the conference (held on Jun. 16 at Aalto University in Finland) and travel support. Submit an abstract by Apr. 14.
• The University of Notre Dame is hiring a postdoc to lead the development of undergraduate environmental data science education. The position will be based at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. The application is rolling with processing beginning Apr. 17.
• Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute is seeking postdoctoral fellows pursuing pioneering research into understanding how the brain evolves, performs, endures, and recovers. Apply by May 1.
• Postdoctoral associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Yu-Chiao Chiu at the Department of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Apply by May 5.
• SciDataCon 2023, which will take place in Salzburg, Austria, from Oct. 23-26, 2023, invites individuals to submit proposals for sessions and study abstracts by May 15. The deadline for proposals for posters is May 31.
• The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering and VentureWell are challenging undergrad student teams to develop tech solutions for unmet needs in any area of healthcare. The winning project will receive an award of $20,000. Submit by May 31.
• Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability is seeking applicants for a tenure track assistant professorship. Applications close Jun. 1.
• Stats + Stories is holding a data visualization contest. Submissions are due by Jun. 30.
• UNC Charlotte is accepting applications for adjunct or part-time faculty in their School of Data Science within the College of Computing & Informatics. The posting will close on Aug. 21.
• The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites proposals to support interdisciplinary collaborations that integrate research on behavioral and/or social processes in mathematical epidemiological models. Proposals may be submitted for up to the duration of four years and with budgets totaling no more than $1,000,000.
• TikTok is hiring a Data Scientist for their US Data Security department and a Data Science Lead for their Commerce department. Both jobs are based in their Mountain View, CA, office.
• Duke University Libraries is hiring a data visualization analyst. It's a 3-year appointment with the possibility of extension.
• Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a program director for its Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research center.

See more jobs and events on ADSA's website.

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