Prof. Mary SajiniDevadas

ND POSTDOC NEWSLETTERAugust 29, 2017

In This Issue

Important ResourcesOne-on-One ConsultationsNational Postdoctoral AssociationSpotlight Jobs of the WeekPositive Productivity PointsGPS for Mind, Body & SoulPostdoc CornerCareer ServicesEvents and WorkshopsFunding OpportunitiesProfessional DevelopmentPhD Humor

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Important Resources

Monthly Postdoc Open Forum

Come meet Valli, Associate Program Directorof the Postdoc Office, to ask questions aboutprofessional development, career exploration,and other services offered by the PostdocOffice in particular and Notre Dame as a whole.International scholars are also welcome todiscuss matters specific to them.

Postdoc Corner

Notre Dame Postdoc to FisherEndowed Chair

Prof. Mary SajiniDevadas, AssistantProfessor ofChemistry, awardedFisher Endowed Chair atthe Towson University.Prof. Devadas joined thefaculty of Chemistry atTowson in August 2015.Dr. Devadas earned herPh.D. in chemistry fromWestern MichiganUniversity in 2012. Sheholds bachelors andmaster's degrees fromthe PSGR KrishnammalCollege for Women and another master's degreefrom Bharathiar University, all in chemistry.Before joining Towson University, Dr. Devadas wasa postdoctoral associate at the University ofNotre Dame from 2012 to 2015.Dr. Devadas teaches general chemistry, inorganicchemistry, and a graduate physics course innanotechnology. She has supervised nineteenTowson students in special problems, introductionto research, applied physics research, Honorsindependent study, Honors thesis, and physicsthesis, and has also supervised 5 local high schoolstudents. Dr. Devadas has published threepapers since joining Towson, one of which is co-authored by a TU graduate student. She hasbeen active in seeking extramural funding, and is amember of the team that recently secured a$530,000 grant from the National ScienceFoundation to acquire a scanning electronmicroscope.Dr. Devadas synthesizes and studies single metalnanoparticles. For her Fisher Chair project, shewill create nanoparticle-based functionalized metal-graphene oxide thin films with the aim ofdetecting very small amounts of chemical warfareagents. She foresees engaging 24undergraduates, three master's students and sixhigh school students in the program, and

Date: Thursday, September 7thTime: 2 - 4 pmLocation: McCourtney 206

Date: Thursday, September 21stTime: 2 - 4 pmLocation: Stinson Remick 100

One-on-One Consultations

Do you need assistance with...

Career counselingPlanning and defining career goalsExploring career optionsIdentifying strengths and weakness andplan for skills developmentCV, resume or cover Letter feedbackLinkedin/Google scholar profilePreparing for upcoming interviews

Contact Valli Sarveswaran to schedule a one-on-one consultation.

International Postdocs

English for Academic PurposesESL Classes for SpousesESL Classes for StaffJ1 Scholar InformationLast Payment Process Living in the United StatesND International - Upcoming EventsTax Assistance ProgramTemporary Protected Status

ND Calendar & Events

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Opportunities to Celebrate PostdocsDuring National Postdoc AppreciationWeekBy Shakira Nelson, Jennifer Aumiller, andCatherine Brooks Zander for The POSTDOCket National PostdoctoralAppreciation Week isfast approaching! Clickhere to read how twoinstitutions have leveraged this week to support andcelebrate postdocs, as well as utilize NPA planningresources.

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The ND Postdoc Newsletter wants toshare your research or article you havewritten with the ND Postdoc Community. If you would like to submit an article forthe newsletter, please email ValliSarveswaran.

Career Services

Banish the Smarm: Healthy NetworkingPracticesBy Robin Bernstein for Chronicle Vitae

Effective networking isn'tslimy-it's sincere, deep,and generous.

Click here to read moreabout networking well.

Events and Workshops

10 Year Review: Mobile and SocialMedia in Medical Innovation

Tom Dooley Lectures are freeand open to the public.

Presenter: Dr. NathanDeNicolaDate: September 2,2017Time: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Location: Jordan HallAuditorium

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World on Tap

For a full listing of events on the Notre Damecampus for this week click here. back to top

Academic iNDex

A secure and easily accessible onlinerepository for your academic and professionalinformation, where you can upload your CVpublications, presentations, grants, workhistory, and other academic achievements. For more information about Academic iNDexand how to use it, click here.

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National Postdoctoral Association(NPA)

The University of Notre Dame is a sustainingmember of the NPA. ND Postdocs can join theNPA for free. Learn about the benefits of aNPA membership here.

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Notre Dame Graduate Student,Spouse, and Significant OtherNetwork (GSN)

The Graduate Student Union (GSU) isaccepting postdocs as members in theGraduate Student, Spouse and SignificantOther Network (GSN). For more informationabout the GSN and how to get involved, visittheir Facebook page.

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Spotlight Jobs of the Week

Engineering

Assistant Professor - Engineering -Mechatronics, Robotics, AutomationSystemsMechanical Engineer 4

International postdocs andfriends are invited to World onTap, a monthly socialsponsored by Notre DameInternational. Join us on firstWednesdays for communityand free appetizers; the first50 attendees will receive afree drink ticket valued up to$6. Please bring a valid photoID.

Date: September 6, 2017Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Rohr's at the Morris Inn (map)

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How to Effectively Cope with StressDuring the Postdoc Years

The postdoc years are an exciting time to furtheryour career and develop your professional identity,but they can also be filled with a number ofstressors. Going on the job market, moving to anew town (or even country), balancing work andpersonal life, finances, and the uncertainty of whatlies ahead can make the postdoc years anespecially stressful time. This informationalsession will cover how to identify common signs ofstress and how to effectively cope with times ofstress and uncertainty using evidence-basedstrategies. We all are likely to experience thestress of the postdoc years at one time or another,and we hope this informational session will helpstart this important conversation about stress inacademia and provide you with the resources tohelp you be successful.

Presenter: Prof. Jennifer Hames,PsychologyDate: September 14, 2017Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: 119 O'Shaughnessy Hall

Please click here to register.

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Career Development Grants for Pre-and Postdocs

Notre Dame Research and the Graduate Schooloffer a grant-writing workshop for postdoctoralresearchers at Notre Dame.

Date: September 15, 2017Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Humanities

Assistant Professor of HistoryUndergraduate Instruction and OutreachLibrarian

Business

Assistant Professor Position in PayneSchool of Hospitality & TourismManagementManager, Operations Research andData Science

Science

Assistant Professor, Department ofPhysics and Astronomy, New HighEnergy TheoryPostdoctoral Research Associate,Radiation Laboratory, University of NotreDame

Social Science

Assistant Professor - EconomicsClinical Director

Multidisciplinary

Associate Director, Scientific StrategyResearch Analyst, China StudiesData Research Analyst

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Positive Productivity Points

How to Manage Time With 10 Tips That Work

From Entrepreneur

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GPS for Mind, Body & Soul

Five Secrets for Steadier Workouts

From The Wall Street Journal

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Funding Opportunties

For professional assistance inapplying for competitive externalfunding opportunities, email NotreDame's Office of Grants andFellowships.

12 Early CareerPostdoctoralFellowships forResearch Abroad Click here for the ProFellow site!

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Location: McCourtney Hall B01

All departments and disciplines are encouraged toattend where the following topics will be addressed.

Writing successful grantsCareer development grants for pre- andpostdocsUnderstanding the pre-award processProposal reviews

Please click here to register.

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National Postdocs Appreciation Week

Monday, Sept. 18

NPAW Kickoff Eventwith breakfast9:30 am to 11:30 amVenue TBD

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Immigration and employment options -presented by an immigration lawyer5:00 pm to 7:00 pmMontgomery Hall, LaFortune Student CenterClick here to register

Wednesday, Sept. 20

National Center for Faculty Development &Diversity (NCFDD) explained -by Prof. AmyHixon12:00 pm to 1:30 pmFitzpatrick Hall 258Click here to register

Thursday, Sept. 21

Postdoc etiquette dinner5:30 pm to 7:30 pmIEI-Visitation Hall 210, Remick CommonsClick here to register

Friday, Sept. 22

Ice cream social3:30 pm to 5:30 pmVenue TBD

**Every event you attend during the NPAW, you will beable to enter your name into drawings for Notre DameFootball Tickets. Five lucky winners will win a pair oftickets for Notre Dame football home games. Drawingwill be held on Friday, September 22nd at 4 pm duringthe Ice Cream Social.

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Professional Development

Join the Notre Dame Postdoc LinkedInGroup!

Applications to NIHLoan RepaymentPrograms OpenSoon The NIH Loan RepaymentPrograms (LRPs) are a setof programs established by Congress anddesigned to recruit and retain highly qualifiedhealth professionals into biomedical orbiobehavioral research careers. Check thefollowing links for more information.

National Postdoctoral Association

NIH Division of Loan Repayment

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Mirzayan Fellowship Program

Deadline: September 8, 2017Click here for more information. back to top

Social Media

ND Postdoc LinkedIn Group

ND Postdoc Facebook Group

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The Notre Dame Office forPostdoctoral Scholars hascreated a special LinkedIngroup for all ND postdocs,graduate students, and facultyto share professionalinformation.

To join the group, click here and then click "Ask toJoin." Make sure to update your profile, profilepicture, and check notification settings. If you needhelp creating or optimizing your LinkedIn profile,please contact Valli.

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HesburghLibrariesWorkshops The HesburghLibraries and Centerfor Digital Scholarship workshops are offered to allND Postdocs. Hesburgh Libraries Workshops

Register:http://library.nd.edu/about/workshops.shtmlClick here for this week's list of workshops.

Library WorkshopCalendar: nd.libcal.com/calendar/allworkshopsQuestions? cds@nd.edu

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Kaneb Center Workshops

The Kaneb Centersupports graduatestudents and postdocs inthe pursuit of teachingexcellence bystimulating scholarly reflection andconversation about teaching, and encouraging theadoption of practices that enhance learning.

For more information on Kaneb Center workshopsand other events, please click here. back to top

Center for theStudy ofLanguagesand Cultures The Center for the Study of Languages andCultures' English for Academic Purposes programoffers workshops that are open to all ND Postdocs

and their spouses. The center helps postdocs &their spouses develop their writing, conversational,and speaking skills.

Visit the center's website for more information on tutoring and consultations and workshopregistration.Questions? Contact Lisa Joy Oglesbee back to top

Workshops from the Writing Center Use Writing to Teach CriticalThinking

The University Writing Centeris pleased to offer consultationswith instructors who want helpdesigning and integratingwriting assignments into their courses. We welcomeinstructors from every discipline, especially STEMsubjects. Email writing@nd.edu with the subject"Teaching Consultation" to set up a meeting!

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Workshops from the NCFDD The National Center for Faculty Development andDiversity is an independent professionaldevelopment, training and mentoring community ofover 71,000 graduate students, postdocs, andfaculty members. They offer on-campusworkshops, professional development training, andintensive mentoring programs.

The University of Notre Dame is an institutionalmember of the NCFDD. Through Notre Dame'smembership, ND Postdocs may claim anInstitutional Sub-account Membership at no costand enjoy all the benefits of a NCFDD IndividualMembership. Register here to join. For a list ofNCFDD 2017 webinars, click here. back to top

PhD Humor

Courtesy of The Upturned Microscope

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the media, articles, and comments included in this newsletter are solelythe views and expressions of the original sources' authors and contributors, and do not necessarily represent

those of the University of Notre Dame, The Graduate School, or the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars.