<div dir="ltr">Hi all,<div><br></div><div>There are two opportunities that might be interesting for you.</div><div><br></div><div>1. Workshop about international scholars about job opportunities organized by UCSD (see flyer attached) and join through this link <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83131629545" target="_blank">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83131629545</a><br clear="all"><div><br></div><div>2. Call for postdoc editors at Journal of Life Sciences:</div><div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:0px;max-width:600px;width:600px"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" id="m_-6717968508654683488m_-4074867575416731947templatePreheader" style="background-color:rgb(250,250,250);background-image:none;background-size:cover;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;background-position:50% 50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding-top:9px"><br></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" id="m_-6717968508654683488m_-4074867575416731947templateHeader" style="background-image:none;background-size:cover;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;background-position:50% 50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0px"><table align="left" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0px;text-align:center"><img align="center" alt="" src="https://mcusercontent.com/71d0dccb212e6d41257753fc6/images/e34932d4-a22e-2777-8d6a-1bd4e6bff2ab.png" width="600" style="outline:none;border:0px;height:auto;vertical-align:bottom;max-width:726px;padding-bottom:0px;display:inline"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" id="m_-6717968508654683488m_-4074867575416731947templateBody" style="background-image:none;background-size:cover;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:2px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-color:rgb(234,234,234);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;background-position:50% 50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:9px 18px"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;background-color:rgb(62,136,173);min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="word-break:break-word;color:rgb(242,242,242);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;line-height:12px;text-align:center;padding:18px"><h2 style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:18px;line-height:18px"><strong>CALL FOR POSTDOC EDITORS</strong></h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="word-break:break-word;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;line-height:16px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><h1 style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:13px;line-height:13px"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif">Dear Postdocs,<br> <br>The<span> </span><em>Journal of Life Sciences</em><span> </span>(<a href="https://journaloflifesciences.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71d0dccb212e6d41257753fc6&id=8cea1c4cbb&e=0fd9a92398" style="color:rgb(19,105,235);font-weight:normal" target="_blank"><em>JoLS</em></a>) is the first-ever open-access, peer-reviewed, international journal run solely and successfully by postdocs.<span> </span><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>is a postdoc community initiative born out of the recognition that postdocs would greatly benefit from a dedicated platform to gain experience in writing, peer-reviewing, editing, proofreading, and other aspects of the editorial and publication process.<br> <br><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>is currently expanding its editorial board to broaden its range of expertise and is seeking qualified candidates to serve as<span> </span><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">Editors, Topic Editors,<span> </span></span>and<span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)"><span> </span>Executive Editors</span>. This is a great opportunity for both senior and junior postdocs to gain valuable editorial experience and promote scholarship in their domain of research expertise. Editorial experience at<span> </span><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>can also serve as a springboard, as has been the case for several past and current postdoc editors, to joining editorial or reviewer boards of other reputed professional journals.<br> <br>Additional professional development and career exploration opportunities are available at<span> </span><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>for qualified postdocs. As a<span> </span><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">grant writer</span><span> </span>on our grants team, you can assist in the preparation and submission of competitive grant proposals for funding to support the operation and growth of<span> </span><em>JoLS</em>. As a member of the<span> </span><em><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">Mentor-Postdoc Spotlight</span><span> </span></em>(<a href="https://journaloflifesciences.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71d0dccb212e6d41257753fc6&id=8be892a44b&e=0fd9a92398" style="color:rgb(19,105,235);font-weight:normal" target="_blank"><em>MPS</em></a>) series team, you can help identify and profile the accomplishments of outstanding mentors and their postdoc trainees in<span> </span><em>JoLS</em>. As a<span> </span><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">corresponding editor<span> </span></span>of the<span> </span><em><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">Society of Life Sciences</span><span> </span></em>(<a href="https://journaloflifesciences.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71d0dccb212e6d41257753fc6&id=64edfed7f6&e=0fd9a92398" style="color:rgb(19,105,235);font-weight:normal" target="_blank"><em>SoLS</em></a>) - a subsidiary of<span> </span><em>JoLS</em>, you will have the opportunity to interview and showcase the accomplishments and life stories of the various stakeholders in the scientific enterprise, including distinguished professors, young investigators, graduate students, administrators, and industry leaders.<br> <br>If interested in any of the above professional opportunities, please send your credentials to<span> </span><a href="mailto:Info@JournalofLifeSciences.Org" style="color:rgb(19,105,235);font-weight:normal" target="_blank">Info@JournalofLifeSciences.Org</a>.<span> </span><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>also invites applications from accomplished postdocs for the <span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)"><em>Postdoc of the Month</em></span> segment. <br> <br>We also invite you to submit your original research, reviews, methodologies, commentaries, perspectives, progress articles, and research highlights for publication in <em>JoLS</em>.<span> </span><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)"><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>does not charge a publication fee</span><span> </span>or article processing charges, and all peer-reviewed publications resulting from federally funded research will be deposited into PubMed Central. Please send your submissions to<span> </span><a href="mailto:EIC@JournalofLifeSciences.Org" style="color:rgb(19,105,235);font-weight:normal" target="_blank">EIC@JournalofLifeSciences.Org</a>.<br><br>On a final note, to provide a dedicated national level platform for postdocs to showcase their research accomplishments,<span> </span><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>will be organizing an annual postdoc symposium starting 2023, in partnership with the<span> </span><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">National Postdoctoral Association</span><span> </span>(<a href="https://journaloflifesciences.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71d0dccb212e6d41257753fc6&id=b11c87d493&e=0fd9a92398" style="color:rgb(19,105,235);font-weight:normal" target="_blank"><em>NPA</em></a>).<span> </span><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)">The 1^st<span> </span>annual<span> </span><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>postdoc symposium</span><span> </span>is scheduled for April 2023, in concurrence<span> </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">with the<span> </span><em>NPA</em>’s annual conference in</span><span style="color:rgb(178,34,34)"><span> </span>Philadelphia, PA</span>. Please stay<span> </span><a href="https://journaloflifesciences.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71d0dccb212e6d41257753fc6&id=44dae7e3c2&e=0fd9a92398" style="color:rgb(19,105,235);font-weight:normal" target="_blank">tuned</a>; we will be posting further details about this event on the<span> </span><em>JoLS</em><span> </span>and the<span> </span><em>NPA</em><span> </span>websites soon.<br> <br>Sincerely,<br>Angela Mitchell, PhD and Muthukumar Balasubramaniam, PhD<br>Editors-in-Chief,<span> </span><em>JoLS</em></span></span></h1><div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif"><em><br></em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif"><em><br></em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif"><em><br></em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",helvetica,arial,verdana,sans-serif"><em><br></em></span></span></div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