Events at the Center

CIE Photo Day and November Social, Wednesday November 7, 12:00 – 2:00pm, CIE Space

College Teaching Seminar Series III , Wednesday November 14, 3:00 – 4:30pm, Graduate School Conference Room

CIE College Teaching Journal Club , Thursday November 15, 12:30 – 1:30pm, Graduate School Conference Room

College Teaching Seminar IV, Wednesday November 28, 3:00 – 4:30pm, Graduate School Conference Room

Conferences, Fellowships, Forums and Networking Opportunities

31 ^st Annual English Graduate Conference The English Graduate School Conference will be held March 1, 2019. This year’s theme is “Disrupting the Canon: High Culture, Low Brow, and the Space In Between”. We invite abstracts that provide critical analysis of texts considered to be beneath the academy, as well as those that explore or even disrupt how we conceptualize art, culture, and canonicity. Abstracts of 250-300 words should be submitted to stonybrookenglishgradcon@gmail.com by January 4, 2019. Find more information and register here .

Yale Ciencia Academy for Career Development The Yale Ciencia Academy is a free year-long (January – December) program that provides graduate students with opportunities for mentoring, peer, and networking: for developing skills that are important for career advancement; and for contributing to their communities through science outreach. The application period closes November 2, 2018, and the program runs from January to December 2019. Application requirements, selection criteria, FAQs, and the application form can be accessed via this link:  http://www.cienciapr.org/yca.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workshop The Graduate School with Counseling and Psychological Services invites you to Stress Less: an hour long workshop on the evidence-based practice of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Participants will learn every day mindfulness techniques, participate in guided meditation, and receive grab & go healthy snacks at the workshop’s conclusion. Participants need no prior experience in MBSR; Beginners are welcome! The workshop will be held Wednesday, November 14, from 1:00pm – 2:00pm, in the Frances L. Brisbane school of Social Welfare Student Lounge. Please register here .

East Carolina University PhD Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunity The Coastal Resources and Management PhD program at East Carolina University (ECU) is seeking a graduate research assistant (GRA) interested in the human dimensions of marine and coastal resource management issues to assist with a research project funded by the National Science Foundation, “Using Network Analysis to Examine the Political Ecology of Small-Scale Fisheries Management” (https://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1756914&
HistoricalAwards=false ).  The assistantship will begin in Summer 2019, with PhD coursework beginning in Fall 2019.  The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. Cynthia Grace-McCaskey ( cynthiagracemccaskey.com ), assisting with mixed-methods data collection in the U.S. Virgin Islands and south Florida, data analysis, and the dissemination of results.

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Information Session The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a nationally competitive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students from all majors/programs. This scholarship includes language instruction and cultural experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. In many cases, no previous experience with a language is required. Students who plan to apply in early November of 2018 must attend this information session where they will receive application tips from a previous recipient! Before attending, be sure to review the eligibility criteria and program features carefully:  https://clscholarship.org/faqs . Register here for the session.

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity at CHOP The CHOP Research Institute has partnered with Penn to create the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity at CHOP. This partnership allows diversity fellows from CHOP and Penn to form a cohesive cohort that takes advantage of programming and support at both institutions. CHOP diversity fellows are eligible to participate in all programming from Penn’s Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs Office. To be eligible for the CHOP fellowship a CHOP-based research mentor will need to be selected for the postdoctoral lab. External candidates may use the Investigator Directory to search for faculty based on area of study  http://www.research.chop.edu/people/keyword . Completed Applications are due November 2, 2018.

Pathways to Science – We have 29 fellowships in our database for masters level students and 32 fellowships for doctoral level students.  This includes NSF, NASA, NIH, and more! More information and tips on applying can be found here . Our advanced search is also a great tool to filter programs by upcoming deadline.

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage original and significant study of religious and ethical values in all areas of human endeavor. Eligible proposals have religious or ethical values as a central concern, and come from fields within the humanities and social sciences. Ph.D. and Th.D. candidates who will be in the final year of dissertation writing during the 2019-2020 academic year may apply.  The competition deadline is November 15, 2018. Find more information here.

University of Sydney PhD Research – The following research opportunities will be based out of the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney.

• Neighborhood Approaches in Humanitarian Programming This research seeks to unpack area-based, settlements, and neighborhood approaches in humanitarian programming used in disasters and conflicts, exploring the effectiveness of these strategies in promoting recovery of communities. Potential areas of focus will include unpacking organizing principles of integrated humanitarian approaches, cross-case comparison of community recovery outcomes, or organizational change of humanitarian organizations to adapt to new delivery mechanisms. Findings will inform best practice for international donors and humanitarian organizations seeking to fund and implement programs using one of the considered approaches.
• Scaling Sage Construction in Humanitarian Shelter This research seeks to investigate strategies to scale safe shelter and housing construction practice in the aftermath of disasters and conflicts in developing communities. Potential areas of focus may include behaviour change and household motivations for safer construction, performance of non-engineered building components, and ‘self-recovery’ strategies in humanitarian shelter programming. Findings will offer policy recommendations to extend the impact of humanitarian shelter assistance in developing communities.

Vanderbilt University Academic Pathways Scholars Program – This program is designed to prepare recent PhD graduates for competitive academic careers. In addition to research opportunities across the spectrum of biomedical research at Vanderbilt. There are opportunities for training in teaching, grant and manuscript preparation, leadership skills, and multi-level mentoring. The program offers an annual stipend of $60,000 plus benefits, travel funding, and a research allowance for the lab. For more information on this new program please visit here .

STPI’s Science Policy Fellowship Program – IDA’s two-year Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) Fellowship provides recent bachelor’s degree recipients with a unique opportunity to use their critical thinking and analytic skills to work on a diverse set of challenges in science and technology (S&T) policy areas, including energy and the environment, space sciences, innovation and competitiveness, evaluation, life sciences, information technologies, national security, and STEM education. Fellows will be involved in collaborative research for leaders in the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in the Executive Office of the President and other Federal Government organizations, such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Applications are accepted each year beginning in the fall, and selections are made in the spring of the following year. Find more information here .

2019 Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program Competition The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is pleased to announce the 2019 Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program competition. We know that the biggest challenges in science call for diverse perspectives and original thinking. Through the Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program, HHMI will recruit and retain individuals from groups underrepresented in the life sciences. The program will support early career scientists with the potential to become leaders in academic research. Through their successful careers, HHMI Hanna Gray Fellows will inspire future generations of scientists from America’s diverse talent pool. The Institute will select and support up to 15 Fellows in this competition. The competition is open to all eligible applicants, and no nomination is required . Applicants can establish eligibility and submit an application via the  HHMI online competition site.  Applications are due January 9, 2019, at 3:00 PM (Eastern Time).

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest Institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is looking for science students with a passion to advance global health research in the 21st century for its Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program, held February 4–7, 2019, in Bethesda, Maryland. We are looking for dedicated science students interested in joining the NIAID research community. Candidates who are college-level seniors, medical school students, or doctoral candidates nearing their dissertation defense and from a population underrepresented in the biomedical sciences are eligible. More information can be found here .

International Whitman Week 2019 – To celebrate Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday on May 31, 2019, International Whitman Week will be held in Whitman’s New York!  Please join us for world-class presentations, lively discussions, walking tours and Whitman-centric performances and events.  International Whitman Week will be held in various locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn for five days; on Whitman’s birthday, all participants will be transported to the poet’s birthplace on Long Island. MONDAY MAY 27- SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2019. Find more information here .

Career

Stony Brook CIE IRACDA Program The Center for Inclusive Education at Stony Brook University welcomes applications for its IRACDA NY-CAPS (New York Consortium for the Advancement of Postdoctoral Scholars) program – a funded fellowship for postdoctoral scholars in the biological sciences. Scholars advance their teaching skills and research experience during a 3-year mentored fellowship at Stony Brook University and at minority-serving NY-CAPS Partner Institutions: CUNY Brooklyn College, SUNY College at Old Westbury and Suffolk County Community College. For more information and to apply, please visit the Center for Inclusive Education’s website. Applications are due on December 20, 2018 for a start date on or after May 1st. Candidates must have their PhD in hand by September 15, 2019. Please email IRACDA@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-1386 with any questions.

Assistant Professor in Earth-Surface Process Modeling The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) and Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS) at the University of Colorado invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Computational Earth-Surface Process Modeling, with an August 2019 start.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in geosciences, engineering, or related field at the time of appointment. We seek a strong team player with excellent communication and networking skills, who is focused on achieving multidisciplinary research goals. We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender, and ethnic perspectives to CSDMS and the University of Colorado campus community. Applications received by November 26, 2018 will receive full consideration.

The Department of Sociology at Drexel University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialty in environmental sociology. Successful candidates will develop and teach undergraduate courses in environmental sociology as well as core courses in the major. This position continues the investment in the Sociology Department at Drexel University and the expansion of its research foci in Urban, Environmental, and Medical Sociology. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Sociology (ABD accepted with degree completion expected before starting the position); expertise in environmental sociology as demonstrated by publications, presentations, or courses taught; and evidence of excellence in scholarship and teaching, such as funded research, publications, or teaching awards. All applications must be submitted online at  www.drexeljobs.com . The successful applicant must have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. by August 15, 2019.

The successful applicant would begin September 1, 2019. Complete applications will include: 1) a cover letter with a statement of preparation for and interest in the position; 2) curriculum vitae with complete professional and academic history; 3) up to three samples of scholarly writing; and 4) the names, institutional affiliation, and email addresses only of at least three references.

University of Colorado Boulder The Engineering Plus Program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time Instructor position.  This position will support the Engineering Plus Program in the fulfillment of the program’s educational mission. The Engineering Plus program also partners with the award-winning Integrated Teaching and Learning Program to deliver hands-on, design rich engineering curriculum.  The University of Colorado Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities- and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region– CU Boulder has a proud tradition of academic excellence.

Candidates must have earned either a Master’s Degree, supplemented with extensive teaching experience, or a Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or a closely related field.  Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate engineering education and active engagement in an engineering field.  An interest in improving undergraduate engineering education and modern pedagogy is desirable, and teaching experience is preferred. Ability and desire to teach two or more core engineering courses (such as first-year design, engineering math, thermodynamics, statics, materials science, circuits, and data analysis) are essential.

School for Environment and Sustainability University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan is seeking applications for full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position, which will be part of a suite of new faculty hires at SEAS. There are Assistant Professor positions open in the following areas of study: Data Science, Geovisualization and Design, Energy Systems Analysis, Spatial Science of Coupled Natural-Human Systems and Water Policy, Politics and Planning. For more detail, including required application materials visit here .

The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers U.S. and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA’s scientific goals. The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections. Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA’s missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and space operations, and astrobiology. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar, may apply. Stipends start at $60,000 per year, with supplements for high cost-of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial assistance is available for relocation as well as subsidized health insurance, and $10,000 per year is provided for professional and programmatic travel. Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, November 1. Current research opportunities can be viewed on-line .  Further information and to apply . Send questions to npphelp@usra.edu .

The College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado, Boulder is currently seeking applications for tenure-track faculty positions at all levels in the area of Quantum Information Science and Engineering. The College is the highest ranked engineering college in the Rocky Mountain time-zone and hosts several nationally ranked departments. These positions are part of the long-term growth plans for the CEAS, and we are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. Within the broad area of Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) we are focusing on candidates in the areas of Quantum Computing and Communications Systems, Quantum Sensors and Metrology, Quantum Materials and Devices, as well as supporting technologies.

The positions will likely be rostered in either the Electrical, Computer or Energy Engineering (ECEE) or Mechanical Engineering (ME), or Computer Science (CS) departments. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. The College supports the focus area in Quantum Information Science and Engineering with activities in several departments and funding for an interdisciplinary research theme (IRT) in the area. Faculty in Quantum Science and Engineering have strong ties with Physics, JILA and the NIST laboratories in Boulder. For more information about the Quantum Integrated Sensor Systems IRT ; For more information about the CEAS ; For inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Kelvin Wagner at kelvin.wagner@colorado.edu .

Applicants must submit their applications on-line at CU Boulder Jobs , job posting number 13232. Submit a PDF file containing a cover letter stating your research areas (1 pg.), names and contact information for 3 to 5 references, curriculum vita, and statements describing your goals related to teaching (2-3 pgs.) and research (2-3 pgs.). The position will remain open until filled, though for full consideration applications should be received by November 15, 2018.