April 22 Email from Career Planning and Professional Development
Dear Students,
I look forward to seeing many of you at the Office of Career Planning and Professional Development’s first events this week—two panels featuring alumni who have put their graduate degrees to work in very interesting fields.
Please note that we will not have walk-ins this Wednesday, 4-6, because the panel on “Careers in Writing and Editing” will take place at that very same time.
Would you like to schedule a career advising appointment? Just send us an email at careerplan@gc.cuny.edu
Here’s the list of jobs and internships in today’s email:
Molecular Diagnostics Market Research Analyst, Boston Biomedical Consultants
Product & User Experience Manage, Signpost, New York, NY
Assistant Professor (Art History/Composition), United States Military Academy (West Point)
Preceptor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University
Visiting Position, early African History, Connecticut College, London, CT
Director of Scholarly Communication and Digital Initiatives, American Historical Association, Washington, D.C.
Essential Medicines Analyst: Marketing & Distribution, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Kenya
Internships (Unpaid), Prometheus Radio, Philadelphia
This is an interesting organization that offers financial assistance for those who can prove financial need and want to do an internship. “The Prometheus Radio Project builds participatory radio as a tool for social justice organizing and a voice for community expression. To that end, we demystify media policy and technology, advocate for a more just media system, and help grassroots organizations build communications infrastructure to strengthen their communities and movements.”
Events (at GC):
We look forward to seeing you at our alumni panels this week. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend (CareerPlan@gc.cuny.edu). Snacks will be served!
Careers in Writing and Editing
Wednesday, April 24, 4-6 p.m.
Graduate Center, Room C203
Speakers:
Bennett Graff, English, Senior Editor, Scarecrow Press
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Sociology, Editor, Sloan-Kettering and Freelance Writer
Sonia Jaffee Robbins, Liberal Studies, Managing Editor, Publishers Weekly
Marian Wassner, French, Senior Editor, Pearson PLC
Careers in Research and Evaluation
Thursday, April 25, 4-6 p.m.
Graduate Center, Room 203
Speakers:
Jonathan DeBusk, Sociology, IBM
Janet Quint, Sociology, Senior Associate, MRDC
Cynthia Weinman, Psychology, Principal, Weinman Schnee Morais, Inc.
Events (Elsewhere):
CUNY Big Apple Job Fair
The CUNY Big Apple Job Fair will take place on Friday, April 26, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Javits Center (River Pavilion & Galleria, enter on 11th Avenue at 35th Street).
More information about the fair, including a list of employers, can be found here:
Go early if you plan to attend! (And please note that backpacks and other large bags will be subject to search.)
Resources:
Scientists: you probably already know that New York Academy of Science holds some great programs. Did you know they also have a terrific website, with videos about a range of scientific careers—all free to watch? Good stuff.
http://www.nyas.org/WhatWeDo/ScienceAlliance/Careers.aspx?tid=4ac9a42b-60f2-4391-87a0-f81535a6a41d
If you are a graduate student in the humanities and social science, you know that you need to attend conferences, and, most importantly, present. If you’re new to your field, it can be hard to know where to look for these opportunities. A good starting place might be your professional association. Many of them list upcoming conferences and affiliated societies on their websites—you may also find links to join listservs here, which are very useful sources of information. Here are a few examples:
American Anthropological Association section list: http://www.aaanet.org/sections/
American Political Science Association upcoming conference list: http://www.apsanet.org/section_181.cfm
American Historical Association affiliated societies: http://historians.org/affiliates/index.cfm
Modern Language Association related and regional societies: http://www.mla.org/related_professional
Also good are:
American Council for Learned Society’s Member Societies list: http://www.acls.org/societies/learnedsocieties.aspx?id=136
The Social Science Research Network: http://ssrn.com/
Full-Time Positions:
Molecular Diagnostics Market Research Analyst, Boston Biomedical Consultants
Boston Biomedical Consultants, Inc. (BBC) actively analyzes the entire In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) industry, providing consulting services and market research capabilities to clients. IVD products are medical tests that examine samples to detect, diagnose, and manage medical conditions. This niche market generates >$40 billion in revenue and is in constant flux with new technologies, mergers and acquisitions, and new companies.
The full time, MDxMRA is a professional staff member of BBC contributing to consulting projects through research, data analysis, and report/presentation preparation with primary responsibilities in DNA/RNA clinical diagnostic testing and blood donor screening. An MDxMRA must be a high energy, dynamic individual seeking to follow the evolving IVD industry, which continues to grow and develop synergies with imaging and pharmaceuticals.
Qualifications
– A B.S. with academic excellence; a Life Sciences-related degree with coursework in
Biochemistry and Genetics; two to three years of academic or practical laboratory experience, ideally working with molecular testing technology
– At least one to two years part-time work experience, preferably in a business setting
– Molecular diagnostic industry experience is a plus
– Desire to grow knowledge base of both the industry’s technical advances and commercial
dynamics
– Proven analytical and conceptual skills that have enabled the candidate to excel in
academics and prior work positions
– Demonstrated leadership potential through successful management of subordinates and/or
through specific examples of initiative and leadership in a work or non-work setting
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Ability to learn new information and quickly build a knowledge base
– Capacity to handle a high degree of multitasking on a daily basis
– Motivated and proactive
– Ability to work in areas where clear precedence does not exist
– Bilingual skills (Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Slavic,
Polish) are a plus given BBC’s global coverage of the IVD market
– Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Product & User Experience Manager, Signpost, New York, NY
Signpost aims to be the only marketing platform any local businesses needs to acquire and keep new customers. Our team is building an optimization engine to automate the myriad tasks required to effectively market a small business online, freeing owners to focus on what they do best.
We’re backed by some of the smartest investors out there (Google Ventures, Spark Capital) and our business is taking off. We need talented, passionate and disciplined builders who are looking for a challenge worthy of them at a place where they can learn, grow, and have real ownership.
You will:
Be a Product owner – systematically decide what product innovations will be of most value to our customers, write detailed requirements and wireframes, take our ideas down to the details of execution
Be responsible for making the right judgement calls with engineering – what tradeoffs to make to get to a Minimal Viable Product, and then how to transition from MVP to high quality
Talk with or interview customers/users every week
Own the UX/UI for our products – fluency in front end web engineering and design is a big plus
Be analytical and measure everything – always deciding relevant metrics, and telling us what data will drive our decisions
You work best in an intense team environment:
Reporting directly to the VP of Product
Working with an engineering team that likes to challenge each other
Confidently making decisions, accountable for the results, and humble enough to quickly change direction
Qualifications:
Technical or Design/User Interaction degree or equivalent work experience
Strong intuition and product sense. Solid understanding of user experience best practices, A/B testing and user research techniques
Clear understanding of UX design principles
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on results and respect for resources
Comfort with iterative design process: soliciting and vetting feedback, testing hypotheses, and shipping quickly
Exceptional organizational skills and poise under pressure
Inner motivation and deep pride in work product
Ability to empathize with independent business owners, publisher partners, and co-workers
Excellent consensus and team-building skills. Ability and inclination to inspire others
Natural aptitude for written and visual communication as well as excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully with teams across the organization, including Engineering and senior leadership
3-6 years of software product management or product design experience in consumer-facing online commerce or SaaS product
To apply: https://www.signpost.com/careers/product_user_manager
Assistant Professor (Art History/Composition), United States Military Academy (West Point)
The United States Military Academy at West Point was established in 1802. It is the only college specifically charged with preparing young men and women for service as officers in the United States Army. West Point has a singular educational philosophy of graduating enlightened, morally courageous military leaders with creative, critical, and resourceful minds. Located just 50 miles north of New York City, this prestigious institution is nestled in the beautiful Hudson Valley. For more information, visit our website at www.usma.edu.
The Department of English and Philosophy, United States Military Academy, seeks applicants for a three-year, non-renewable appointment beginning July 2013. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or expected by December, 2013. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and an ability to teach the Western art history survey, special topics courses, and a non-Western art course. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching composition; doing so is a requirement of this position. Candidates should have a genuine concern for the development of competent and committed military officers, but military experience is not required. The United States Military Academy, an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcomes applications from men, women, and minorities. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, 20-pp. writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts by May 17, 2013 to the attention of Ms. Kristina Fox, Department of English and Philosophy, Building 607, Cullum Road, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996-1791; email: kristina.fox@usma.edu; phone: (845) 938-3967. Electronic submissions preferred. If claiming Veteran’s Preference, please include a DD214.
Preceptor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University
We seek applications for a Preceptor in Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology. The candidate will help to oversee and implement undergraduate courses in the Harvard Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology (HSCRB), with responsibility for SCRB 10: Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology, and advanced laboratory courses: SCRB 160 (Experimental Embryology), SCRB 162 (Experimental Regenerative Biology), and SCRB 165 (Directed Differentiation of Stem Cells).
SCRB 10 duties include: Works with faculty to prepare course lecture materials, teaching resources, homework assignments, and examination questions. Supervises and trains teaching fellows. Designs and supervises discussion sections. Prepares and holds review lectures. Supervises in-class examinations and administrative recordkeeping. Teaches a section in SCRB 10.
SCRB 160/162/165 duties include: Responsible for developing and overseeing the laboratory and other applied components. This includes ordering reagents, assisting with laboratory setup and animal husbandry where appropriate, and overseeing regulatory compliance. Acts as primary liaison between instructional staff and laboratory support group. Maintains grade books.
Additional duties: Hires, trains, and supervises teaching fellows; runs weekly TF meetings. Supervises website operation and acts as a liaison to the Academic Technology Group. Holds office hours for student questions and faculty consultation.
Co-reports to the faculty instructors of the courses and to the Associate Director of Education in HSCRB. The position is a non-ladder teaching position with a twelve-month appointment (beginning July 1, 2013 with the possibility of an earlier start date). The position carries the possibility of renewal up to eight years, depending on performance and curricular need.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate in developmental biology or a related field, with experience teaching undergraduate students in science.
Additional Qualifications
Superior organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills are key. Ability to lead and train teaching fellows and to manage relationships with large numbers of undergraduate students. Experience in designing problem sets and laboratory exercises strongly preferred.
Application Process
Applications, including curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation should be addressed to William J. Anderson, Ph.D., and submitted through the ARIeS portal: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4701. The submission deadline for all application materials is May 17, 2013. We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates.
Visiting Position, early African History, Connecticut College, London, CT
The Department of History at Connecticut College seeks to hire a visiting instructor or visiting assistant professor in African History to flll a one-year sabbatical replacement for 2013-2014. Teaching responsibilities include one introductory course per semester, if possible, or both an introductory and intermediate-level class in the spring term of 2014. Candidates with expertise in early African history (Africa before 1850) preferred, but other periods will be considered. Specialization open. PhD completed preferred, ABD considered.
Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked on a significantly successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body and curriculum. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity.Applications will be considered immediately and until the position is filled, no later than September 1, 2013.
Please send cover letter, c.v., and sample syllabi to Professor Monique Bedasse, Department of History, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320 or electronically to Monique.Bedasse@conncoll.edu
Director of Scholarly Communication and Digital Initiatives, American Historical Association, Washington, D.C.
(A great job for a historian)
SUMMARY: The Director of Scholarly Communication and Digital Initiatives will oversee the AHA’s communications with members and other constituencies. This includes print and digital publishing, web design, information management, and membership – all part of a strategy to enable the American Historical Association’s programs and activities to take maximum advantage of the new digital environments in which historians work. The AHA seeks a scholar with the skills and vision to help lead the development of the AHA as the nation’s most important hub for the work of professional historians in the 21st century.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Play leadership role for team developing new research, communication, networking, job market, and other professional tools for historians via a full-service AHA digital environment;
• Oversee all communication relating to AHA membership activities, and AHA digital and print publications (not including American Historical Review);
• Supervise (directly or indirectly) seven staff members;
• Serve as liaison to the business operations of the American Historical Review; oversee AHA relationships with publishers; provide expertise on issues relating to scholarly publishing;
• Coordinate the efforts of the AHA’s governing Council and standing committees, including working with the Executive Director to organize Council activities;
• Oversee all information technology purchases, maintenance, and staffing/consultant support;
• Represent the Association in meetings and activities relevant to areas of responsibility;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/KEY ATTRIBUTES:
• Doctoral degree in history or related field;
• Administrative experience;
• Knowledgeable about the wide variety of software and digital tools relevant to the work of historians, with a strategic sense of the ways these can synergize with each other;
• Sophisticated understanding of issues relating to continuing evolution of digital communication, publication, and networking environments;
• Well organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects and responsibilities
• Clear, graceful, and effective written and oral communication skills
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications. Benefits package includes competitive medical and life insurance and a qualified pension plan.
DATE POSTED: April 2, 2013. Applications review will begin May 3, 2013, and continue until filled.
PREFERRED START DATE: Summer 2013
APPLICATION: Submit your cover letter and C.V. at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21446 Questions regarding the AHA or the search should be sent to scholarlycommunications@historians.org. For questions about using Interfolio, please call 1-877-997-8807 or email help@interfolio.com.
*This job description is not intended to describe every job duty or responsibility that the AHA requires of the person in this position.
*AHA is an equal opportunity employer.
Rare Books, Manuscripts and Digital Projects Librarian; Assistant Professor, Colgate University
The Colgate University Libraries seek an enthusiastic and thoughtful individual to manage rare books, manuscripts, and other non-University Archives materials in the Special Collections and University Archives, including their development, organization, description, accessibility, digitization, preservation, promotion and assessment. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections and University Archivist, s/he engages in educational planning and instruction, reinforcing the significance of primary source materials as curricular resources, and explores the use of technology to advance teaching, learning and research with special collections materials. S/he manages the Libraries’ major digital projects involving Special Collections materials (student newspaper, yearbooks, alumni magazine, course catalogs, etc.) including digital outsourcing, quality control, preservation, and storage and creates and describes resources digitized locally.
Qualifications: An ALA-accredited master’s degree or an equivalent master’s degree and 2 years of experience working in a library, particularly at a liberal arts institution, or museum setting.
Additional information about Colgate University, the Colgate Libraries, and the full job description and list of qualifications can be found at http://exlibris.colgate.edu/joinus.html.
Application procedure: please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2643.
Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, and provide email addresses for three references, including current supervisor. Official transcripts will be required of candidates selected for an on-campus interview.
Review of application materials will begin on May 13, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
Colgate is a highly selective private liberal arts university located in Hamilton, NY, and is an EO/AA employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the university’s educational mission. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at www.upstatenyherc.org.
Essential Medicines Analyst: Marketing & Distribution, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Kenya
About the Clinton Health Access Initiative:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI – formerly the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative) was established in 2002 to increase access to care and treatment to people living with HIV/AIDS and to strengthen health systems in resource-poor countries. Over the past few years, CHAI has expanded the scope to include access to high-quality treatment for malaria, new vaccines and essential treatments for common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea and pneumonia. CHAI has also increasingly supported governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs. Currently, CHAI partners with governments in more than 25 countries while more than 70 countries directly benefit from the low-priced drugs and diagnostic test agreements that CHAI has negotiated.
CHAI Kenya is seeking an Analyst to work in the Essential Medicines program. The goal of the program is to support Ministries of Health in the countries we work in to reduce overall child mortality through scaling up of essential treatments for common childhood illnesses- the current focus being Diarrhoea and Pneumonia.
The EM analyst will join the Kenya country program, working with the program manager to enable CHAI, Government and partners achieve transformational impact in scaling up treatment for diarrhoea to reduce childhood mortality. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and communication skills. The Analyst must be able to function independently and flexibly as well as build strong relationships with government officials and partners across the public and private sectors. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, flexibility, independence, humility, and work ethic.
Responsibilities:
Overall work closely with the Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation (MOPHS) and implementing partners in the execution of the National Diarrhoea and Pneumonia Scale up Strategy in both the public and private sectors.
Conduct detailed regular analyses of the diarrhoea treatments market conditions, technical services, advertising and promotional trends in the private sector in Kenya and develop good understanding of the range of barriers that hinder uptake of recommended diarrhoea treatments
Develop and implement innovative strategies to support increased availability of the recommended diarrhoea treatments at all points and levels of sale in the public and private sector markets
Develop and implement innovative strategies to reach and change current health providers and sales persons behaviours towards diarrhoea treatments at all levels of service in the private sector
Constantly develop relationships with relevant players in the diarrhoea commodities market to enhance commodity access at all levels
Coordinate efforts towards accelerating introduction, distribution and uptake of affordable and quality diarrhoea treatments with the Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation, manufacturers/first line buyers, and other players in the private sector
Provide robust data management and analytical support to capture reach and impact of the program in the private sector market
Constantly assess progress post-implementation and initiate a change of focus or strategy to new directions better placed to deliver expected results
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Public Health or other related disciplines
A minimum of 2 years work experience in sales/marketing/distribution of pharmaceutical products
Ability to demonstrate both public health and marketing aptitude
Exceptional analytical, research and presentation skills of qualitative and quantitative data
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships in a multicultural environment
Ability to work in a high-performance environment with demonstrated ability to respond to changing program needs.
Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and to propose and implement new initiatives
Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities
High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Knowledge of MS Access would be a significant advantage
Plusses
Postgraduate degree in Marketing, Business (MBA), Economics or Public Health
Experience in marketing of pharmaceutical products in developing countries
Apply here: https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/3332/job
Internships (Unpaid), Prometheus Radio, Philadelphia
(Interesting organization that offers financial assistance for those who can prove financial need and want to do an internship.)
MISSION The Prometheus Radio Project builds participatory radio as a tool for social justice organizing and a voice for community expression. To that end, we demystify media policy and technology, advocate for a more just media system, and help grassroots organizations build communications infrastructure to strengthen their communities and movements.
VISION We envision a world in which the media is not a means to limit democratic participation, but a way for communities and movements to express themselves and struggle for justice. We imagine a nationwide community radio infrastructure made up of hundreds of independent, locally-orientated stations, part of a global movement to put media in the hands of the people.
VALUES We value radio because it is easy to produce, free to consume, and accessible to more people across the world than any other mass media. Radio does not require expensive equipment, literacy, or a broadband connection. We believe in participatory radio because it is a proven tool for movement-building and cultural expression.
http://prometheusradio.org/Intern_Employment
Jennifer S. Furlong
Director, Office of Career Planning and Professional Development
The Graduate Center of the City University of New York
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