Attendee Registration B-SoCCS June 8-10, 2018

This registration grants admission to all networking events, receptions, lunch on Saturday, and all panels and talks. Due to limited space and to guarantee the best learning experience, the Grant Writing: Specific Aims Workshop, the Resume and Recruiting Workshop, the Data Visualization Workshop and the Drug Discovery boot camp (see descriptions below) are not included in normal registration. Please select the add-on for your workshop of interest on the following page during registration.

Note that the drug discovery bootcamp will be held from 10:am-12pm on Saturday June 9th.

The grant writing: specific aims (focused on developing specific aims), resume and recruiting workshop (designed to address common questions on job hunting with an option to have your resume critiqued by a professional recruiter), and the data visualization workshops focused on discussing best practices in presenting your data will be held from 10am-12:30pm on Sunday June 10th.

About the Drug Discovery Bootcamp Workshop:

Join members of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research training team for a hands on class in how to make a drug. This focused bootcamp offered on Saturday afternoon will provide you the tools to learn how industry experts design and manufacture the drugs of tomorrow. The phases of drug development including discovery, pre-clinical research and clinical testing will be discussed with a focus on the common roles that postdoctoral scholars can pursue in industry. Speakers will include NIBR experts in training scientists for careers in industry R&D. Space is limited to 50 participants and is tentatively scheduled for Saturday June 9th from 10-12pm.

About the Grant Writing: Writing Your Specific Aims Workshop:

A clear and well-structured set of specific aims is an essential part of a complete grant application package and provides the foundation for a convincing structure and flow of the remaining sections of the document. Postdocs may receive training on writing a manuscript or journal article, but are rarely asked to develop a comprehensive grant application until they apply for faculty positions. This workshop will guide participants through the process of refining the first draft of a typical grant proposal with a focus on the specific aims developed on the basis of preliminary data, previous publications and research interests. The goal of this workshop is to understand how setting clear aims provides a solid backbone for all sections of a grant application. Participants will be asked to upload a draft of their specific aims one week prior to the workshop. Following a brief overview describing the structure and best practices for writing specific aims, participants will work in groups of three to apply the best practices discussed and feedback from their peers to their own writing.Participants will work in groups to apply the best practices discussed to their own aims.

Participation is limited to 30 attendees and a draft of their specific aims must be submitted to here by May 18th at 5pm. Space is limited to 30 participants and is tentatively scheduled for Sunday June 10th from 10am-12pm.

About the Finding Your Dream Job in Indusry Workshop:

As most postdoctoral scholars choose careers beyond Academia, many early career researchers find themselves preparing resumes, preparing for interviews at companies and interacting with internal and external recruiters. Join former postdoctoral scholars now working in industry and recruiters for an interactive panel discussion on how to best prepare for industry interviews followed by a series of resume critiques by our expert recruiters. Share your resume here by June 1st at 5pm to have your resume reviewed by recruiters and be considered for a live (anonymized) resume critique. This workshop is tentatively scheduled for Sunday June 10th from 10am-12pm.

About the Strategic Research Plan Workshop:

A well thought out research plan is the key to designing a successful career in academic research. Postdocs and early career researchers can benefit particularly from considering their research plan prior to applying for grants and entering the job market. Early and iterative preparation will provide additional time to refine and improve innovative approaches and well-articulated significance. In this workshop, participants will learn strategies on designing a research strategy including significance, innovation and approaches and how to integrate these sections into a robust grant application including specific aims. To be provided specific feedback on your research plan from our panel, please upload your 1-3 page document here. Note: this workshop does not require an additional registration option, but uploading of your materials for review by our experts is highly recommended.

FAQs

How do I register for workshops?

All workshops except the the Grant Writing: Specific Aims Workshop, the Resume and Recruiting Workshop, the Data Visualization Workshop and the Drug Discovery boot camp are included in the general registration. If you would like to attend the the Grant Writing: Specific Aims Workshop, the Resume and Recruiting Workshop, the Data Visualization Workshop and the Drug Discovery boot camp , please register using the add-on selection on the following page.

Can I register for multiple add on workshops?

You can register for the drug development bootcamp as well as one of the follow workshops: the Grant Writing: Specific Aims Workshop, the Resume and Recruiting Workshop, the Data Visualization Workshop. Unfortunately, these workshops will be running simultaneously on Sunday morning, making it unfeasible to participate in additional add on workshops. If you would like to attend worshops on both Saturday and Sunday, please register using the add-on selection on the registration page by selecting add-on options. We will be unable to refund your add-on fee due to registering for multiple workshops on Sunday morning.

Do you offer reduced registration options?

Registration fees will be refunded for all oral or poster presenters as well as those who volunteer for 3 consecutive hours on June 9th. 9th or 10th. To become a volunteer, please select "B-SoCCS volunteer" during the registration prcoess. Following your participation as a volunteer between June 8-10, your registration costs will be refunded. Please note that there is a mandatory 45 minute volunteer orientation for all volunteers (tentatively scheduled on Saturday May 26 or Saturday June 2).

To register for an oral or poster presentation, please register with abstract submission and submit abstract through this link: https://www.bsoccs2018.org/abstract-submission/.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

No.

Do you offer Friday only, Saturday only or Sunday only registration options?

Our registration options are for both days of the symposium. We are not offering one day registration options.

Will flash photography be occurring during the symposium?

Yes, we will have photographers present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday aking photos of the event. By registering for this symposium you authorize us to photograph you during this event.

Something came up, can I get my ticket refunded?

Yes, we will allow you to cancel your registration up to 7 days before the event. But if you registred as a volunteer, we will need two weeks notice to bsoccs@bostonpostdoc.org or we will be unable to refund your registration.

Registration notes:

Please note that by registering for this symposium you consent to the use of your image in photographs taken during this symposium. We will also be forwarding career development resources using the email address you provide, some of which are from our sponsors. Your email address will not be shared with third parties.

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