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Discover Brigham showcases cutting-edge science from our investigators and innovators each year. This year, a series of activities and events throughout the year will invite the community to learn about the impact of research, discovery and innovation at the Brigham.
We have put together a list of resources for new postdocs, including information on housing, taxes, time off, and more!
If you want to see other topics included, let us know at BWHPDA@partners.org.
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Join GPS to discuss issues relating to J-1 visa holders and answer overall questions about immigration. Focused on BWH postdocs. If there are specific topics you would like to see covered, please submit them in advance on registration.
Meet the leaders of the BWH Postdoctoral Association (BWHPDA)! The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) has started monthly meet and greet tables on the Pike in an attempt to reach more […]
This Seminar Series is hosted by the Brigham/Harvard Reproductive Outcomes of Stress and Aging Center (ROSA), based in the Connors Center of Women’s Health and Gender Biology at Brigham and […]
Thursday, September 14 at 5pm
Join us for drinks, pizza, and good company! Live DJ and outdoor terrace access. All BWH postdocs welcome.
NPAW is almost here! The BWH PDA has organized a full slate of events celebrating postdocs this week, including socializing, networking, creative space, and contests. Check out the main BWH […]
These monthly seminars are open to the community and focus on resources for the research community. They also provide an opportunity to meet and ask questions of BWH decision makers.
Join us for this exciting presentation by psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence, Dr. Daniel Goleman, who has transformed the way the world thinks about education, relationships, and business.
Take an afternoon break from the hustle and bustle of the lab! Free ice-cream will be given to BWH Postdocs on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Close the week with a bit of fun! Show off your singing chops or just come for the company and entertainment. All are welcome. Food and drinks will be provided.
with Soham Sankaran (Founder - PopVax) & Dr. Maunish Barvalia (VP-Platform Technologies)
Celebrate with tasty mooncakes and lantern decorating activities. Prizes are available for the best lanterns!
We welcome new postdocs to the Brigham through our involvement in the New Employee Orientation.
We provide educational programming and career development opportunities for postdocs.
We serve as a social network for postdocs by hosting social/networking events.
We foster lasting relationships through the Mentoring Circles Program.
The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) is the governing body for the BWH PDA and is made up of postdocs who volunteer their time to serve on our various committees.
This column will spotlight a different member of the PLC every time you visit this page.
These events happen monthly, barring holidays or other interruptions. Check the specific series page for details on the next event! If no event appears, we are still working on organizing the next installment.
First Monday of every month. Alternates between Wolf Conference Center (3rd floor Hale BTM) and Carrie Hall (main Pike, 15 Francis St).
Meet fellow postdocs and mingle with the leaders of the Postdoc Leadership Council! Hear about what we do and how to get involved – or just enjoy free treats on us every month.
Meet the leaders of the BWH Postdoctoral Association (BWH PDA) – now in Hale! The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) started these monthly meet and greet tables on the Pike, and are now expanding to additional locations, in an attempt to reach more postdocs and provide some well-earned appreciation to the postdoc community. Find us on the first Monday of every month giving out cookies or other sweet treats!
This month, we will be in the Wolf Conference Center (3rd floor Hale BTM, up the “S” or “R” elevators at the end of the Pike) from 3pm to 4pm. We plan to alternate through various locations around campus, stay tuned for details.
First Thursday of every month, 5 – 6 PM. Generally a conference room in Hale BTM, check each event for specifics.
Join us in-person to chat about science and hang out with fellow postdocs! One volunteer will present a paper each month. Snacks and refreshments provided. We have presenters through June 2023. Click here to sign up to present your favorite research in your field, or your own prepreint/published work.
~2nd Thursday of every month. Either in Wolf Conference Center (3rd floor Hale BTM) or Carrie Hall (main Pike, 15 Francis St).
Join us for pizza and drinks after work! All postdocs welcome. Some events may have a theme or optional activity attached. Let us know if you have ideas of what you want us to organize!
We are hoping to hold these happy hours monthly, sometimes with themes if the community is interested. Stay tuned for more details or let us know at BWHPDA@partners.org what you would like to see us organize!
Carrie Hall is nearest to the 15 Francis St entrance on the 2nd floor. Upon entering the Hospital (via 15 Francis entrance) and the vestibule area, you will notice a Guard Desk and a hallway on your left and right. Go right, down the hallway until you come to a conference room which is Carrie Hall.
The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) is the governing body for the BWH PDA and is comprised of the following committees. Read more about each below and reach out to a co-chair if you are interested in hearing more!
The Advocacy committee serves as a bridge between the postdoc community and BWH leadership. We collect data from the community and use it to discuss policies that affect postdocs and how to bring on change to current policies within the institution.
Friday, June 30 at 4pm
The Advocacy Committee will present data from the first Annual Postdoc Survey last fall (2022) as well as updates on the actions from BWH hospital and departmental leadership to improve conditions for postdocs in the last year.
The Career Development committee aims to help BWH postdocs in the transition to their next career path. We invite speakers to run workshops and presentations on resumes, presentation skills, mental health and burnout, alternative career paths, and more.
Thurs, July 6 at 5:00pm
Join us in-person (or virtually) for our monthly BWH Journal Club series! Postdoc Mauro Silva, PhD will present a paper on systems neuroscience. Come chat about science and hang out with fellow postdocs – we’ll provide snacks!
The Communications committee shares opportunities, events, and ideas with the BWH postdoc community. We maintain the official BWH PDA social media sites and publish a biannual BWH PDA newsletter covering news items and topics relevant to postdocs.
Interested in joining the editorial team or becoming a contributor? Have a question, comment, or idea about an article? Let us know! Please contact Shang-Chuen Wu, the Chair of the Communications Committee.
The Networking committee works to foster a sense of community amongst postdocs by organizing events for social, professional and academic networking. We run events on campus as well as outings around Boston, and are always looking to find new, exciting ways to engage with the community!
Thurs, July 13, 2023 at 5pm
Join us for drinks, pizza, and good company! All BWH postdocs welcome.
The Mentoring Circles Program originated in the BWH PLC and matches junior postdocs with senior postdocs in a year long mentorship program. We are always looking to welcome both mentors and mentees to the next cycle of the program in the fall!
MCP is a program created by postdocs, for postdocs, to help fellows get the most out of their training at BWH. Two mentors (senior postdocs) meet 5-7 mentees (junior postdocs) on a monthly basis to give advice and advance their career.
Join GPS to discuss issues relating to J-1 visa holders and answer overall questions about immigration. Focused on BWH postdocs. If there are specific topics you would like to see covered, please submit them in advance on registration.
Meet the leaders of the BWH Postdoctoral Association (BWHPDA)! The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) has started monthly meet and greet tables on the Pike in an attempt to reach more […]
Join Gail Adler, MD, PhD - Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School - to review case studies about issues related to withdrawing participants from study protocols. This course is an RCR-eligible […]
Thursday, September 14 at 5pm
Join us for drinks, pizza, and good company! Live DJ and outdoor terrace access. All BWH postdocs welcome.
NPAW is almost here! The BWH PDA has organized a full slate of events celebrating postdocs this week, including socializing, networking, creative space, and contests. Check out the main BWH […]
Join the BWH Postdoc Association for a week of celebration, appreciation, and community to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2023!
Tuesday, August 29 at 4pm
Join GPS to discuss issues relating to J-1 visa holders and answer overall questions about immigration. If there are specific topics you would like to see covered, please submit them in advance on registration.
We are pleased to announce that we are offering a “Lease Guaranty Program” for Brigham and Women’s Hospital Research Fellows. Through the Lease Guaranty Program, BWH will guaranty payment to
We are planning on holding our Research Connection LIVE series hybrid via Zoom & Carrie Hall. This event is open to the Mass General Brigham (MGB) community. Topic: Kick Off
These resources are to help new postdocs navigate life in Boston. The Office for Global and Professional Scholars (GPS) also has more resources on Living in Boston, which you may
Due Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 11PM It’s time for the Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC)’s annual elections! This is a great way for everyone in our community of BWH postdocs to
The ORC is proud to support our postdocs’ careers by providing a one-time free printing of 500 business cards for postdocs at BWH. Eligibility and Restrictions General Information One box
Due Monday, December 19, 2022, 11PM During the last Quarterly Meeting on November 29, BWH PLC members voted to ratify an overhaul of our bylaws. The new bylaws introduce two
The Postdoc Leadership Council (PLC) is the governing body for the BWH PDA and is comprised of the following committees. Read more about each below and reach out to a co-chair if you are interested in hearing more!
The Advocacy committee serves as a bridge between the postdoc community and BWH leadership. We collect and analyze information on employment conditions and benefits of postdocs; seek adequate benefits for its members commensurate with the level of education and skill demonstrated by the Ph.D., including a health plan, parental leave, child-care, disability insurance and retirement plan; seeks recognition for postdoctoral fellows as members of the campus community with a distinct set of contributions and needs, and works to provide a voice in BWH decisions that affect postdoctoral fellows.
The Advocacy committee also helps to update and provide feedback on the BWH Postdoc Policy, which provides minimum guidelines for postdoctoral fellows across the institution, including guaranteed paid time off, expected availability of PI mentoring, and annual salary increases during the Annual Career Conference.
Members of this committee engage with other local, regional and national organizations that have missions that are relevant to the postdoctoral experience, such as the National Postdoctoral Association and Boston Postdoctoral Association, in order to involve the BWH PDA in the broader discussion on how to improve the postdoctoral experience. The Advocacy Committee discusses policies that affect postdocs and how to bring on change to current policies within the institution.
The Career Development committee aims to help BWH postdocs in the transition to their next career path. We invite speakers to run workshops and presentations on resumes, presentation skills, mental health and burnout, alternative career paths, and more.
For more information about the Career Development committee, see our recent events.
The Communications committee’s mission is to communicate opportunities, events, and ideas with the BWH postdoc community.
Some of our activities include:
The Networking committee fosters a sense of community amongst postdocs by organizing events to provide opportunities for social, professional and academic networking.
For more information about the Networking committee, see our recent events.
The BWH PDA established the Mentoring Circles Program to help postdocs get the most out of their training at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
MCP is a program created by postdocs for postdocs. Two mentors (senior postdocs) meet 5-7 mentees (junior postdocs) on a monthly basis to give advice and advance their career.
If you are seeking mentorship or feel you would be a good mentor for others, please look out for MCP applications in August-September.
The Mentoring Circles Program was initiated in the Fall of 2013 for the 2013-2014 academic year with an inaugural class of 18 postdocs. In academic year 2021-2022, over 70 postdocs participated in the Program.
We are always looking for more members, so come join us and make a difference in your career and at BWH!
See more details about the Mentoring Circles Program.
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