Online Panel: Applying To Dual Degree Programs During a Pandemic

If you are currently applying or planning to apply to MD/DO-PhD programs during COVID-19, the American Physician Scientist Association is supporting you with twin interactive sessions occurring on June 18th and June 25th, 2020 at 7 PM EST. Bring your questions and concerns to ask MD-PhD directors and current trainees, study the information on our website from MD-PhD directors themselves, and allow us to support you longitudinally as you embark upon this journey.

On June 18th, the MD-PhD director panelists will be Dr. Dianna Milewicz from the University of Texas (UT) Health Houston/ MD Anderson Cancer Center/ University of Puerto Rico, Dr. Lawrence Brass from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Chris Williams from Vanderbilt University, and Dr. José Cavazos from UT Health San Antonio.

On June 25th, the panelists will be five MD/DO-PhD trainees from across the country, representing different backgrounds, paths to dual degree training, and training trajectories. 

Registration at: https://bit.ly/SupportApplicants  

Job Opportunity: Bioinformatics Research Mentor for High School Students

High school research coordinator, Dr. Serena McCalla, is running a virtual research summer camp in which undergraduate students serve as mentors who spearhead science research projects that involve the use of bioinformatics to tackle large-scale data sets. More information can be found here: iresearchinstitute.com. Please contact drmccalla@iresearchinstitute.com by Wednesday, June 10th to pursue this opportunity. Qualifications: Interest in biology-related fields, proficiency in bioinformatics and/or data science, Python and R coding a plus.

Post-Baccalaureate Research Position

Drs. Lea Dougherty (University of Maryland College Park) and Jillian Wiggins (San Diego State University) and the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab (https://tendlab.sdsu.edu/) in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU) in San Diego, CA is seeking to hire (pending funding approval) a full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant for an NIMH-funded research project examining neural mechanisms of risk and resilience in early childhood irritability. We use functional and structural MRI methods, observational laboratory-based measures, and clinical diagnostic interviews.

 Successful candidates should have keen attention to detail; ability to work professionally with parents and children; and strong organization, problem solving, and analytic skills. Prior background in psychology, development, or neuroscience is also a plus but not required. We seek a post-bac who is motivated and ambitious, who is prepared for a hands-on research experience including the use of new tasks and techniques. Responsibilities will include: (1) conducting experiments in young children (behavioral and MRI data collection); (2) training and supervising undergraduate students; (3) contributing to administrative duties of the lab; and (4) assisting with research protocols and compliance.

The position will start in September 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. This is a one-year position renewable contingent on performance and funding. Interested individuals should email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Lea Dougherty at ldougher@umd.edu.  Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”).

SDSU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.