BSD Postdoctoral Association

Join us for the Bonfire Social and UIC Postdoc Mixer happening this Friday, 22nd Sep at the beautiful lake point.
Please register yourself: https://forms.gle/5G3khPLqnji7nAL7A

Next week is National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Please join our events to celebrate our postdocs!! Register for any of the events here: https://tinyurl.com/bsd-npaw2023

Ready to ace your next job interview? Join us for the BSD Postdoc Seminar on Tips and Tricks for Acing a Job Interview with Afrida Rahman-Enyart on June 2nd at 3pm in BSLC Auditorium 205. Don't miss out on valuable insights and register now at http://bit.ly/3TX7yEf

A big thank you to everyone who came to the bonfire party! We hope you had a great time and look forward to more fun events in the future.

Join us virtually this Friday, April 28th from 3-4pm for a BSD Postdoc Ethics Seminar featuring Dr. Marcia Tan from The University of Chicago. We'll be discussing the use of human subjects and contemporary issues in biomedical research - an important topic for all of us in the field. See you there!

Register now at http://bit.ly/3lVhfXh

Thank you and Dr. Afrida Rahman-Enyart for the wonderful seminar!

Join us for our Seminar on Building an Impactful Resume featuring guest speaker Afrida Rahman-Enyart from Proteintech. Learn valuable tips and key areas of focus for writing a top-notch industry resume, highlighting your skills and accomplishments, and mastering the art of formatting and design. See you there! http://bit.ly/40nTmXi

UChicago Loves Postdocs!
Welcome Spring!
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Join us for the BSD Postdoc Town Hall and Ice Cream Social happening this Friday, April 7th, from 3-4pm at the BSLC Auditorium 205! Register now at http://bit.ly/3KfiHgy to secure your spot and enjoy some delicious ice cream while hearing updates and engaging in discussions with your fellow postdocs. See you there!

Postdocs, there is still time! We are still looking for YOUR feedback on postdoc parental and dependent care, mental health services, international issues, and general support systems! The survey is anonymous and all questions are optional. You also have the chance to win $20 visa gift cards! (this is optional and raffle information will not be linked to your survey responses).

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Postdocs, we are looking for YOUR feedback on postdoc parental and dependent care, mental health services, international issues, and general support systems! The survey is anonymous and all questions are optional. You also have the chance to win $20 visa gift cards! (this is optional and raffle information will not be linked to your survey responses).

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The Annual BSD Postdoc International Social is finally back in person! We had a great time celebrating the BSD Postdoc community.

Also, congratulations to the postdoc winners from the social:

International Trivia Winner Team - Samantha Yee (OBGYN), Alka Singh (Medicine), Rohit Nagare (OBGYN), Aleepta Guha Ray (Medicine)

Postdoc Bingo Winner - Ran Zhou (Medicine)

Come join the BSD Postdoc Association as we celebrate the many cultures of our members! Food, drink, games, and prizes are included. Traditional regalia is optional.

Sign up here: https://bsdpostdoc.uchicago.edu/events/

Sorry all! Friday's seminar has been postponed. Reschedule TBD!

BSD postdocs had a wonderful time ice skating. Thank you BSD Postdoc Association Social Committee for organizing! For more social events, keep an eye on our calendar.

Cheers to the last get-together of the year! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and a bright new year 🎉🎊

Come join the BSD PDA as we get outside this winter and tour Chriskindlmarket in Daley Plaza!

RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/yeyk6dkc

It was great gathering so many BSD postdocs together in November! Miss out? Our next social event is in your emails and on our BSD Postdocs Slack!

Join us for an afternoon of flash talks and pizza! Hear from BSD Postdocs as they share their latest research and discoveries in a series of brief and engaging presentations. Plus, enjoy some delicious pizza! Don't miss out on this tasty and informative event at 3pm!

Sign up here to ensure we have enough pizza: https://forms.gle/QioxzSME5nFqwAdR8

Join other postdocs from across the Biological Science Division for a social event at Pub on 18 November 2022. Spots are limited, so RSVP quickly! https://tinyurl.com/bdz5fbe9

We had so much fun at the Indiana Dunes this past Saturday! Thank you to everyone who made it out for the day.

Miss this event and interested in the next one? Check out our stories for a sneak peek! Official post coming later this week.

It's the perfect weather to go for a hike! Postdocs, if you're interested in exploring out local National Park and taking a short break from the lab or computer, come join the PDA on Saturday, October 29th! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY!!
Sign-up here: https://tinyurl.com/3wz47rfk

isn't over yet!! Come hang out with other postdocs this afternoon/evening and enjoy lots of 🌮, 🍺, 🍷, and other drinks!

It's and we want to make sure to celebrate our PDA Steering Committee! These postdocs coordinate welcoming new postdocs, social events, professional development, advocating for policy changes, and more. If you're interested, there is always space for another seat at the table!

Many thanks to our 2022-2023 Steering Committee:
· President – Elizabeth Lee (MGCB)
· DEI Committee Chairs – Yara Haridy (OBA) and James Hagerty (MGCB)
· Social Committee Chairs – Samantha Yee (OBGYN) and Shahid Ali (OBA)
· Policy Committee Chairs – James Hagerty (MGCB) and Paul Maurizio (Medicine)
· Welcome Committee Chair – Alka Singh (Medicine)
· Survey Committee Chair – Paul Maurizio (Medicine) and Elizabeth Lee (MGCB)
· Seminar Committee Chair – Kasturi Chakraborty (Ben May)
· Social Media and Teaching&Outreach Chair – Katelyn Mika (OBA)

We ❤️ our postdocs and can't wait to celebrate them next week during National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Register for any of the events here: https://bsdpostdoc.uchicago.edu/events/nationalpostdocappreciationweek/

BSD and PSD attendees will be entered into a raffle at every event!

UChicago BSD Postdoc Office is celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week to recognize the significant contributions that postdocs make.

More information and sign up links - https://bit.ly/3BnYalD

Come celebrate with us!