What Can I Do With My PhD? Info Session How can PhDs build meaningful and impactful careers after their degree or postdoc? Now more than ever, PhDs work in a variety of career fields, leveraging their education and training wherever smart people are needed. But how exactly do PhDs successfully job search? What are the proven strategies you can apply to successfully build your career? As a student or postdoc at Emory University, you have access to the Beyond the Professoriate PhD Career Training Platform, a one-of-a kind resource where you can explore career options and learn how to job search in academia and beyond. Through self-paced courses and live webinars in the Training Platform, you’ll learn how to launch a successful job search.
After watching this presentation, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the challenges PhDs and postdocs face in their job search
- Identify the resources in the PhD Career Training Platform that can help you
- Apply tips and strategies to confidently begin your career exploration and job search in academia or beyond
The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar. Register below.
When: Jan. 25 | 12 - 1 pm
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Tomorrow! Ask RCRA The Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) is delighted to invite you to our monthly "Ask RCRA" community forum! Please join us for important research compliance information, including regulatory updates and institutional changes in policies and procedures. To receive a link to the webinar, please register in advance: When: Thursday, Jan. 18 | 12 pm - 1pm Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Event Agenda: NIH Foreign Subaward Policy – David Sundvall, Asst. Dir. Research Security COI Annual Disclosure Certification Cycle – Aric Edwards, Dir. COI/COC ORCID IDs @ Emory – LeBrit Nickerson, Admin. Program Effectiveness Controlled Substance Use in Research – Maria Davila, Dir. ORIC Export Control Updates – Rose Ndegwa, Dir. Export Control IACUC Updates – Esmeralda Meyer, Dir. IACUC Q & A Do you have any questions we can answer during the session? Please submit questions to: We look forward to seeing you at Ask RCRA! ***Be sure to check out the October edition of our RCRA Newsletter here!*** |
Tomorrow! CIRTL's Professional Development Series, "The Joyful Journey" begins January 18 Get a sampler of STEM-focused academic professional development in this 8-part event series covering everything from the academic hiring process, to defining your teaching philosophy, to careers outside academia. Events meet online in Zoom throughout the spring term and include webinars on cover letters, faculty hiring committee perspectives, CVs, DEI statements, research statements, teaching statements, careers outside of higher ed, and a panel with early career faculty. All LGS students and faculty have access to the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL)'s professional development workshops through Emory's membership. CIRTL's workshops are designed for participants in STEM disciplines but are generally relevant and open to students in all fields. You must register in advance for each event.
The first event in the series, "Writing Your Cover Letter for the Academic Job Market"
When: Jan. 18 | Noon - 1pm |
Tomorrow! LGSC General Body Meeting Upcoming LGSC General Body Meeting: Jan. 18 – hybrid | AMUC Harland Cinema or Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97474314351
Meeting ID: 974 7431 4351 Next Meeting: Feb. 15 – hybrid |
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Info Sessions Interested in sharing the significance of your research with a wider audience, strengthening your communication skills, and expanding your network? Consider participating in Laney Graduate School's Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, an academic competition in which graduate students deliver a compelling presentation to a non-specialist audience in three minutes or less. More information about Laney Graduate School's Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition may be found here: https://www.gs.emory.edu/professional-development/sharpening-skills/3MT.html.
When: Jan. 19 | Noon - 1pm Next Session: Jan. 24 | 5 - 6pm |
LGS Dissertation Boot Camp Kick start your semester with us Saturday January 27th in the Jones Room of Woodruff Library from 10:00 - 5:00 for the LGS Dissertation/Prospects Writing Boot Camp!
Open to all Laney Graduate School students, the Dissertation/Prospectus Writing Boot Camp is an opportunity for dissertators and advanced graduate students to write without distractions. The Boot Camp will offer several modes of support for participants, including the help of the Graduate Writing Support Service, the Emory Writing Center, and resources on dissertation/thesis writing, copyright, and other areas. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to registered participants. When: Jan. 27 | 10a - 5p Where: Jones Room of Woodruff Library Please direct questions to Alexis Mayfield at ajmayfi@emory.edu. |
Holocaust Remembrance Day Emory's Tam Institute for Jewish Studies , Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, and Emory Hillel are co-sponsoring the International Holocaust Remembrance Day event. President Fenves and Dean Krauthamerwill reflect on their family stories of survival during the Holocause. This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. When: Jan. 29 | 7pm Where: ESC Multipurpose Room |
International Scholars Mixers LGS EDGE is hosting its International Scholars Mixers for the Spring Semester beginning Jan. 31. The mixers are designed to encourage fellowship among scholars and fellows with shared geographic backgrounds while providing LGS and other stakeholders an opportunity to hear from the scholars directly. We hope the scholars use this time to invest in themselves by networking and socializing with a dynamic and engaging group of scholars and fellows! Scholars of Asian Descent Mixer - Jan. 31 Scholars of African Descent Mixer - Feb. 6 Scholars of Middle Eastern Descent Mixer - Feb. 27 Scholars of American and Oceanian Descent Mixer - Mar. 19 Scholars of European Descent Mixer - Mar. 26 |
Yale University Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event Yale University’s Office for Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting its Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event on February 15, 2024 from 1-4pm Eastern Time on Zoom and engages scholars interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at Yale University. Our goals are to support potential postdocs in their career exploration and identifying next steps, engage with potential postdocs from underrepresented and historically excluded groups, and increase awareness of the experience of and resources supporting Yale postdocs. Register by: Jan. 29 Event date: Feb. 15 Participants will have the opportunity to: - Meet with representatives from Yale resources for postdocs
- Hear from and ask questions of current Yale faculty from a variety of disciplinary fields, including STEM, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- Engage with current Yale postdocs in a virtual networking hour
As part of the event, we will highlight current and future postdoctoral opportunities at Yale and how to follow up with the corresponding hiring departments and faculty. Please find full details on our webpage. |
On Behalf of EmoryUnite Last semester, we won our right to collectively bargain with Emory and improve our working conditions. It is important that your voice be heard in this process! We hope to make our bargaining committee as diverse as Emory and need input from everyone – especially folks who have experienced difficulty with current policies – to ensure that our contract will meet the needs of all graduate student-workers. If you are interested in joining the bargaining committee or would like to hear more, please let us know! Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let the bargaining committee know what is important to you! We would like to ensure that all of our voices are heard and all of our needs are met in our first contract. Please email emoryunite@gmail.com with any questions Website: www.emoryunite.org Social media: @emoryunite |
Applications Now Open! Heal with the Center for Women at Emory Heal with the Center for Women at Emory (CWE) is a cohort-based program dedicated to holistic healing practices. This program includes weekly sessions featuring meditation, yoga, journaling, and more to engage mind, body, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Application Deadline: Jan. 24, 2024 When: Tuesdays, Jan. 30 - April. 16 | 9 - 10:30am Where: Center for Women - 3rd floor Cox Hall |
2036 Impact Circle Grants Have you heard about Emory's Impact Circles? These funds are made available in the form of grants for Emory faculty, staff, and registered student organizations. Currently, the Women of Emory and Black Emory funds are providing resources to a variety of projects around campus. Interested in learning more? Head over to the Women of Emory and the Black Emory website for more info. Application Deadline: Jan. 24 | 5pm If you still have questions, contact Ricardo Horne (ricardo.horne@emory.edu) |
Graduate Student-Parent Association General Body Meeting Calling all students who are parents. Our club is for you come learn more about GSPA and our plans to strengthen the student parent community. When: Jan. 30 | 4:30 - 5:30p Where: Emory North Decatur Building, Suite 101 Classroom E Zoom option available, email keenan.wiggins@emory.edu |
Job Position: Laney Graduate School Dean's Intern The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies (LGS) at Emory University seeks applications for a Dean's Intern. This internship is open to all master’s and doctoral students currently enrolled at the Laney Graduate School. Apply by: Feb. 5, 2024 Internship start date: Mar. 1, 2024 |
Now Open: 2023-24 ML Brittain Award Call for Nominations The Marion Luther Brittain Award 2023-2024 is the highest award given to Emory students, honors meritorious service to the university community. Each year, two students are recognized, one graduate and one undergraduate. All fall 2023 and spring 2024 graduates are eligible for this year’s honor. We are asking that you consider nominating the 100 senior honorary students for the Brittain Award, for those that meet the requirements.
Click the button below to view more detail on award qualifications and procedures for nomination. Nominations must be submitted through the online portal .
Deadline to nominate a student: Friday, Feb. 16 |
Call for Nominations: 2024 Thomas Jefferson Award The Thomas Jefferson Award is presented annually at Emory University’s commencement. This award is named and endowed by the Robert Earl McConnell Foundation to honor current Emory University faculty and staff who have significantly enriched the intellectual and civic life of the Emory community. The award honors a member of the faculty or staff for significant service to Emory through personal activities, influence, and leadership, usually over the course of many years. The award recognizes personal and professional integrity as well as distinguished service in several of the following areas: - Teaching
- Research and scholarship
- Non-academic accomplishments related to students
- University advancement and development in relation to the entire university or to an area, school, or division
- Community or educational service on the local, state, national, or international level
The Selection Committee, comprised of the Chair and the three most recent winners of the award, is now seeking nominations for the 2024 honoree. More information on the award can be found on the Office of the Provost website. Any Emory University employee may nominate a current Emory faculty or staff member by sending an original letter of nomination and the nominee’s full CV or resume. The nomination letter may include signatures of other Emory employees who wish to endorse the nomination. The nomination letter should be sent to the attention of the Chair and Members of the Jefferson Award Selection Committee. Please send nomination letters and CVs to Dr. Joel Baumgart by email at tworboy@emory.edu. The deadline for 2024 nominations is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Nominations received after this time will not be eligible for consideration for the current year’s award. Nominations received by the deadline are retained in active status for one academic year. |
Invitation to the Spring 2024 LGS Graduate Writing Group We're excited to invite you to join the Spring 2024 LGS Graduate Writing Group! Key Features: - Dedicated Writing Time: Participate in multiple writing sprints to make progress on your writing projects, whether it's drafting, reading source materials, outlining, or working on tables/figures.
- Supportive Community: Connect with fellow graduate students who understand the challenges and triumphs of academic writing. Share experiences, tips, and encouragement.
- Feedback Opportunities: Get valuable feedback on your work from an Emory Writing Center Fellow or an English Language Specialist, if desired.
Preferred Meeting Time: - Vote for your preferred meeting time at this link: 2024 Writing Group time survey.
- Both Zoom and in-person options are available to accommodate your preferences.
Contact: Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu |
Pathways to Academia Series: Personal Finances Take control of your financial future with this comprehensive workshop on personal finances. From managing your money and understanding credit cards to navigating retirement savings and enhancing financial literacy, this session equips you with essential knowledge for your financial journey. This workshop is sponsored by the BCDB, GPTP, and MSP T32 training programs of Emory University. |
2024 ATLANTIS Symposium The ATLANTIS Symposium serves as a central platform for researchers, providing a dedicated opportunity to share ideas, showcase innovative techniques, and contribute to the advancement of kidney, urology, and hematology research. With a focus on networking, collaboration, and career development, the symposium will feature a keynote speaker and a variety of trainee presentations, all focused on KUH research. March 14, 2024 | 9am – 4pm Health Sciences Research Building Register Here Submit You Abstract Here |
The Office of Respect - Therapy Group Spring 2024 The Office of Respect is holding a therapy group this spring. The Sexual & Relationship Harm Survivor Support Group welcomes all genders - undergrad and grad. Contact respect@emory.edu for more information. |
PAID TA POSITIONS – GH521 Qualitative Research Methods – Spring 2024 We are recruiting multiple Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Spring semester courses on Qualitative Research Methods in the Global Health department of RSPH. These courses will be taught in-person with asynchronous content on Canvas. TAs will assist with group activities, mentor students, review course assignments and assist with course logistics. Interested graduate students must have experience with qualitative research methods for this position by having completed a graduate course in qualitative research. These are paid positions. There are two sections of this course that meet as follows, each TA would only need to be available for one of these sections: Section 1: Mondays Class is 8am -10.50am OR Section 2: Mondays Class is 3pm - 5.50pm If interested, please send an email describing your experience with qualitative research and your CV to the instructor: Dr. Hennink at mhennin@emory.edu or contact Dr Hennink for questions. |
Listing 1: Quantitative Theory and Methods Teaching Assistant Position The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods (QTM) is recruiting teaching assistants for Spring 2024 to support QTM 100: Intro to Statistical Inference. Lab TAs instruct one weekly lab section, attend weekly TA meetings, supervise an undergraduate teaching assistant, and provide general course support. New QTM 100 TAs are expected to attend lectures. The position requires 10-15 hours effort per week, and compensation is $2,625 per semester. Knowledge of introductory statistics is required (e.g., basic probability, t-tests, chi-squared tests, ANOVA, linear regression); knowledge of R and previous teaching experience are preferred but not required. Additional details can be found on the QTM website. Please apply at https://forms.office.com/r/0pUwPWSy0q. |
Student Intervention Services Responder Recruitment Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new SIS Responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to join. The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support. |
LGS Student and Faculty Resources LGS continues to develop resources to enhance students’ experiences and well-being by fostering supportive community environments, processes, and services that empower students throughout their educational journey to ensure personal, professional, and academic success. |
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Exciting Opportunity for 1st and 2nd Year Students! Apply now to be an LGS International Student Liaison. Be a part of welcoming and supporting incoming international graduate students this Fall. Liaisons will assist Heather Boldt (Director, ELSP and Global Engagement) in planning, coordinating, and executing the August 2024 orientation session for international students. Apply now for this valuable role/explore detailed duties and stipend information at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/YAvRg1VcSq |
🌐 1-on-1 consultations to elevate your graduate communication skills Crafting a manuscript, preparing for a presentation, or honing other academic English language skills? The English Language Support Program (ELSP) provides personalized one-on-one language consultations tailored for graduate and professional tasks. Open to users of English as an additional language. |
Cultural Exchange Opportunities During your time in Atlanta, wouldn’t it be nice to know a local American is happy to help you navigate life in America? Sign up for the Amigo Friendship Program to be matched with an Atlanta volunteer for friendship and sharing of cultures. (Amigo is the Spanish word for "friend.") |
Tax Support for International Students - Emory’s ISSS and the Emory tax office have resources available to help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline.
- The ISSS staff are not tax experts, but they have compiled a special ISSS Taxes webpage with useful information.
- Emory has contracted with Sprintax to offer access to their tax preparation software to Emory’s international students and scholars.
- Free tax webinars are available through Sprintax. Review the “Get Help” section of the ISSS Taxes webpage for webinar details. Topics will include an overview of tax for non-resident students and scholars, who must file a 2022 US tax return, what income forms students/scholars may receive, forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS, and much more!
Questions? Consult the ISSS Tax FAQ, the Emory Tax Office FAQ or contact the Emory Tax office: nonresident.tax@emory.edu |
Academic Success Resources Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS’ website. In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns. Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member: Dr. Jennifer M. Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS |
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