The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) has established six Core Competencies to offer guidance to individual postdoctoral scholars who must seek out relevant training experiences and to the mentors, institutions, and other advisors who provide this training.
Research Tech III - Marchetti Lab
This position will be particularly appealing to students and young individuals with limited experience but an interest pursuing cancer research.
HS Research Tech 3 position is available immediately to assist in the investigation of mechanisms of target organ metastatic specificity, notably to the brain in the laboratory of Dr. Dario Marchetti (http://cancer.unm.edu/member/dmarchetti/). Unique scientific opportunities are presented for deciphering the biology and therapeutic utilities of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) directly isolated and characterized from cancer patients - "seeds" of fatal metastatic disease. This position relates to highly impactful and innovative programs of translational cancer biology using cutting-edge concepts and technologies.
This position will be responsible for managing scientific projects/experiments in cell, molecular, and translational biology of CTC metastatic specificity interplaying with dormancy and quiescence; and involving the use of human CTCs/cell lines, pre-clinical CDX models, and clinical samples reflective of disease status under minimal supervision. Specifically, it is expected that this position will provide significant intellectual input into the design, execution, and analysis of research projects and scientific outcomes of the projects independently.
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 146 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated 13,578 patients in 105,748 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 1361 patients participated in cancer clinical trials, including 544 (40%) patients who participated in clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 102 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $36.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published 930 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 530 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu.
Apply online now to start September 1, 2022
The Academic Science Education and Research Training (ASERT) IRACDA at the University of New Mexico UNM) seeks competitive applicants from prospective and recent PhD graduates (within first year) looking for a postdoctoral experience that embraces diversity and supports individualized career development. The program uses a cohort model of training that offers outstanding dual training in teaching and research to support a trajectory to an academic career. Successful applicants are eligible for up to 2 years of support (with one additional year pending successful renewal of ASERT grant in 2023) to complete research projects (75% time) in biology, bioengineering or biomedical sciences and teach at affiliated minority serving institutions (25% time). The ASERT Program provides opportunities to train with over 50 research and education mentors that represent a diverse range of interests and expertise (https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/education/reo/training-programs/asert/).
The University of New Mexico is home to exceptional research programs, including:
Close collaborations with Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories and UNM’s state-of-the-art facilities offer exceptional research and training opportunities. Fellows are supported through a NIGMS K12 IRACDA grant that is part of a nationwide network spanning over 20 institutions. In keeping with the Training, Workforce Development and Diversity initiative at NIGMS, we welcome prospective applicants who will broaden the diversity of the biomedical workforce, including underrepresented minorities, women, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals and those with disabilities. Apply now for fellowship start September 1, 2022. Consult ASERT program website for more information, and online application Your opportunity to capitalize on exceptional, interdisciplinary research opportunities and internationally-recognized educational resources can begin this September. APPLY to ASERT Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of New Mexico: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/education/reo/training-programs/asert/asert-adm.html (US Citizenship or Green Card required) Program Directors: Dr. Angela Wandinger-Ness & Dr. Sherry Rogers Contacts for further information: Awandinger-ness@salud.unm.edu or srogers@salud.unm.edu
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--------- Skills for Health & Research Professionals (SHARP) Program Announcement ---------
Dear Colleagues, Registration is now open for 20 hands-on summer boot camps designed for health and research professionals from any organization and all career stages! Learn immediate take-away skills directly from the experts over 2-3 days this summer through live-stream, virtual trainings. Scholarships (deadline coming up 3/15) and early-bird rates are available, and capacity is limited.
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Below is a list of trainings- please share this information with anyone that might be interested! Sincerely, Dr. Andrea Baccarelli, Director of the SHARP Training Program (Skills for Health and Research Professionals) at Columbia University
Register Now – Find Your Training
Causal Mediation Analysis Training: Methods and Applications Using Health Data August 17-19, 2022 More info
Climate Change and Health Boot Camp: Building Skills and Knowledge for Effective Engagement
June 16-17, 2022 More info
Electronic Medical Records Boot Camp: Biostatistical Methods for Analyzing EMR Data
June 29-30, 2022 More info
Environmental Justice Boot Camp: Theory and Methods to Study Environmental Health Disparities
August 15-16, 2022 More info
Environmental Mixtures Workshop: Applications in Environmental Health Studies
July 28-29, 2022 More info
Epigenetics Boot Camp: Planning and Analyzing DNA Methylation Studies
June 27-28, 2022 More info
The Exposome Boot Camp: Measuring Exposures on an Omic Scale
July 21-22, 2022 More info
GIS Workshop: Visualizing and Analyzing Health Data
June 27-28, 2022 More info
Google Earth Engine Boot Camp: Methods for Using Satellite and Geospatial Data for Environmental Exposure Science
June 6-7, 2022 More info
Machine Learning Boot Camp: Analyzing Biomedical and Health Data
June 16-17, 2022 More info
Mendelian Randomization Boot Camp: A Practical Guide to Study Design and Implementation
August 11-12, 2022 More info
Microbiome Data Analytics Boot Camp: Planning, Generating, and Analyzing 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing Surveys
August 4-5, 2022 More info
Multi-omics Boot Camp: Analysis of Omics Data for Research Studies
June 22-24, 2022 More info
NIH Grant Writing Boot Camp: Building a Strong Foundation for Funding Success July 11-12, 2022 More info
PI Crash Course: Skills for Future or New Lab Leaders
June 9-10, 2022 More info
Python Data Wrangling Boot Camp: Introduction to Data Wrangling, Cleaning and Manipulation with the Python Programming Language
July 18-19, 2022 More info
Quantitative Genomics Training: Methods & tools for Whole-Genome and Transcriptome Analyses
June 14-15, 2022 More info
Single Cell Analysis Boot Camp: Systems Biology Methods for Analysis of Single Cell RNA-Seq
July 25-26, 2022 More info
SQL Boot Camp: Building and Querying Databases
July 13-15, 2022 More info
New in 2022: Omics & Data Science Early-Career Training Program
Check out the new Career MODE program for early-career investigators that partners closely with the SHARP Program to provide supplemental training in crucial professional research skills, mentoring, and networking to foster pathways to independence using omics and data sciences.
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Postdoctoral and Early Career Opportunities
Description: Currently, we have 182 different postdoc opportunities across a range of STEM disciplines, funded by NSF, NASA, NIH, and university and research labs across the country. You can find them, along with some tips on applying, interviewing, and negotiating a postdoc position, here: http://pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_Portal.aspx
Our advanced search page is also a useful tool for narrowing down the selection of positions: http://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?adv=adv
Students may also follow us on social media to stay abreast of new opportunities:
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Contact:
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www.PathwaysToScience.org
The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. We design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on reaching and supporting individuals from underserved communities and underrepresented groups, including underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, first-generation college students, and students from underserved communities. The Institute for Broadening Participation is a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #20-1891162. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
In Search of Funding from the UNM Office of the Vice President for Research
Guide for Proposal Writing from the National Science Foundation
Guide for Grant Applications from the National Cancer Institute
Grant Writer's Seminars and Workshops
The Research Education Office has loaner copies of The Grant Application Writer's Workbook, contact SOMREO@salud.unm.edu for information.
Mailing Address
School of Medicine Research Education Office
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-1887
Fax: (505) 272-8738
Email: SOMREO@salud.unm.edu
Physical Location:
UNM Health Sciences Center (North Campus)
Reginald Heber Fitz Hall (Building 211)
Room B61