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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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Congratulations to 2021 ORT Conference Grant awardee, Annie Jiang. Annie is a master's student in Dr. Chung-Wai Chow's research group at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute investigating the lung function of COVID-19 survivors using conventional and novel techniques. She presented her research at the 2021 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Congratulations, Annie!
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ORT Support and Wellness Survey
Complete before November 29
The ORT invites all UHN trainees and Research Staff, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research technicians and research associates, to complete the ORT Support and Wellness Survey!
This anonymous survey will help identify and assess factors affecting your well-being and quality of support and will inform interventions and policy changes to improve the research experience at UHN.
The survey should take ~10-15 minutes to complete and to thank you for your participation, we are offering a $5 Starbucks electronic gift card (while supplies last).
Complete the survey here.
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UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) Giveaway
The UHN Postdocs Association is celebrating reaching over 100 followers on their social media accounts with an online giveaway contest. Participants will be entered to win one of two $15 Starbucks gift cards.
Follow the instructions on their Twitter and Instagram pages to participate.
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Research Professional Social Hour
November 24 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
The RPs at UHN invite all research professionals, including research analysts, technicians, associates, and clinical research professionals, to join them for an hour of networking, socializing, and playing games virtually in Gather.Town.
More information and registration here.
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Toronto Science Policy Network (TSPN) Talks: Science Communication
November 24 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Join this TSPN Talk for an interactive talk with the STEAM Sisters, Sandhya and Swapna Mylabathula, about science communication on social media. Learn about how to communicate your research online and on social media. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the talk.
Everyone is welcome. Register here.
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Let's Talk Careers: Advice from Black Professionals
November 24 | 5:00 PM
UofT's Black Graduate Student Association invites you to join their Let's Talk Careers event. Come hear from Black professionals from across different industries about job opportunities, ways to enhance your applications and all things related to employment.
Register here.
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Writing and Publishing your Science: for Postdocs
November 25 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM
UofT's Temerty Faculty of Medicine invites you to hear Dr. April Pawluk, former editorial board member at the journal Cell present a talk on “Writing and Publishing Your Science: for Postdocs.” Learn how scientific editors at top journals evaluate manuscripts, how to write a great manuscript and sell your story, as well as innovations and trends in the publishing world. Dr. Pawluk is currently the Strategic Program Manager at Harvard Chan School of Public Health.
More information and registration here.
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Biotech TO Networking Event
November 25 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Biotech TO invites all biotech founders, operators and enthusiasts to their networking event. Whether you are an established founder, aspiring biotech entrepreneur or someone interested in the Toronto biotech scene there is something for you!
More information and registration here.
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Immigrant and International Women in Science (IWS): Biotech Trends and Must have Skills for Career Success
November 30 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Join this event brought to you by the IWS Network in collaboration with adMare aiming to obtain a better understanding of the biotech trends and essential job skills needed to make your mark in the Biotech and Biopharma industry. During this hour, you will learn in more detail about adMare and engage in dialogue with Dr. Edie Dullaghan, Scientific Director, AdMare Academy, adMare BioInnovations, Vancouver.
More information and registration here.
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Science to Business Network (S2BN): Launching your Pharma Career
November 30 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Join the S2BN ito explore the Novo Nordisk Graduate Programme and how it can help accelerate a career within the pharmaceutical industry. You will hear insights from Novo Nordisk graduates Lida Tynkkyen, MSc, Regulatory, Medical & Safety Graduate at Novo Nordisk Copenhagen and Amanda Fantin, MSc, Regulatory, Medical & Safety Graduate at Novo Nordisk Copenhagen on their journey from master’s degree to global headquarters. Following the presentation, you will also have the opportunity to network with Novo Nordisk employees.
More information and registration here.
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OPPORTUNITIES AND FUNDING
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The Autism Scholars Awards 2022-2023
Apply by December 1
The Autism Scholars Awards Program was established with the support of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars studying autism. For the academic year 2022-23, the program offers one one-year award of $18,000 at the master’s level, and up to two one-year awards of $20,000 at the doctoral level. Anyone wishing to submit an application for an Autism Scholars Award must meet their University’s submission deadline of December 1, 2022
Eligibility and application details here.
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Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowships
Apply by December 15 | 5:00 PM PT
Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship with an exclusive professional development curriculum component. Fellows will address complex challenges through a two-year research project with a partner organization in need of high-level expertise and a professional development curriculum that prepares Elevate fellows for success as leaders in research and industry.
New this year: Elevate thematic projects. Fellows are eligible for a $70,000 minimum annual stipend/salary for projects addressing at least one of the key priority sectors of artificial intelligence, biomanufacturing, cleantech, or quantum science
Eligibility and application details here.
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The Rosie Mentoring Program
Apply by December 22
Program begins January
The Prosperity Project's Rosie Mentoring Program has been developed to address the limited access women have to role models and mentors. The Program is designed for women entering, upskilling or pivoting to careers in STEM, skilled trades and leadership. Mentors will guide and assist Protégées one-on-one as they develop their desired skills and abilities, and they will work together to define goals and develop strategies for reaching them. Protégée applications are open to individuals who identify as women, while Mentor applications are open to individuals of all genders.
More information and application here.
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Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator, Dementia Aging Technology Engagement (DATE) Lab
Position open until filled
The Dementia Aging Technology Engagement (DATE) Lab is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of projects conducted within the DATE lab. Primarily the Project Coordinator will assist with an existing international project testing a new touchscreen application, with partners in Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Full opportunity details and application here.
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