Janet Alder, PhD
@janetalder.bsky.social
Helping budding scientists grow and thrive as Asst Dean for grad students and Asst Vice Chancellor for postdocs at Rutgers University. Neuroscience professor
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Feeling stretched thin between graduate school and real life? Discover how the iJOBS & CAPS Workshop helps you set boundaries, prioritize what counts, and build sustainable routines in academia. grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-a...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Feeling stretched thin between graduate school and real life? Discover how the iJOBS & CAPS Workshop helps you set boundaries, prioritize what counts, and build sustainable routines in academia. grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-a...
#RutgersiJOBs #TimeManagement #Academia #PhD
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🎓 Exciting Opportunity - Rutgers Postdoc Peek, all-expenses-paid, on-campus visit May 19–20, 2026!
🔹 Explore postdoc opportunities across a wide range of disciplines 🔹 Connect with faculty 🔹 Learn about life & research at Rutgers
🗓 Apply by February 23, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4bRDC7u
🔹 Explore postdoc opportunities across a wide range of disciplines 🔹 Connect with faculty 🔹 Learn about life & research at Rutgers
🗓 Apply by February 23, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4bRDC7u
January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
🎓 Exciting Opportunity - Rutgers Postdoc Peek, all-expenses-paid, on-campus visit May 19–20, 2026!
🔹 Explore postdoc opportunities across a wide range of disciplines 🔹 Connect with faculty 🔹 Learn about life & research at Rutgers
🗓 Apply by February 23, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4bRDC7u
🔹 Explore postdoc opportunities across a wide range of disciplines 🔹 Connect with faculty 🔹 Learn about life & research at Rutgers
🗓 Apply by February 23, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4bRDC7u
Excellent advice on writing manuscripts from Ardon Shorr and colleagues as summarizes by our @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social
Blank page anxiety? Break writing into stages: plan, draft, revise. Start early, use figures as the skeleton of your paper, and prioritize clarity. Read more from our iJOBS workshop. grad.rutgers.edu/news/systema...
#RutgersiJOBS #ScientificWriting
#RutgersiJOBS #ScientificWriting
January 23, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Excellent advice on writing manuscripts from Ardon Shorr and colleagues as summarizes by our @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social
Excellent and always current resource!
279 postdoctoral fellowships!
Download freely our database of postdoctoral fellowships and grants. For each entry, we provide eligibility criteria, $ amount, deadline, etc.
Good luck!
Here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
Download freely our database of postdoctoral fellowships and grants. For each entry, we provide eligibility criteria, $ amount, deadline, etc.
Good luck!
Here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
January 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Excellent and always current resource!
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Are you an early-career scientist seeking advice? Our latest iJOBS article “Supply chain careers in Pharma” provides expert advice for early-career scientists interested in industry positions
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#RutgersiJOBs #SupplyChain #pharma #CareerAdvice
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January 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Are you an early-career scientist seeking advice? Our latest iJOBS article “Supply chain careers in Pharma” provides expert advice for early-career scientists interested in industry positions
grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-s...
#RutgersiJOBs #SupplyChain #pharma #CareerAdvice
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From bench to beyond: Highlights from Day 1 of WCUB PhD 2025 grad.rutgers.edu/news/what-ca...
#WhatCanYouBeWithAPhD #iJOBS #Possibilities #RutgersiJOBs #Networking #PhD
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January 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM
From bench to beyond: Highlights from Day 1 of WCUB PhD 2025 grad.rutgers.edu/news/what-ca...
#WhatCanYouBeWithAPhD #iJOBS #Possibilities #RutgersiJOBs #Networking #PhD
#WhatCanYouBeWithAPhD #iJOBS #Possibilities #RutgersiJOBs #Networking #PhD
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Want to learn how to communicate your science? At the Rutgers iJOBS Graphical Abstract seminar, staff from BioRender presented key tips on generating an engaging graphical abstract.
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#ScienceCommunication #GraphicalAbstracts #RutgersiJOBS
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January 8, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Want to learn how to communicate your science? At the Rutgers iJOBS Graphical Abstract seminar, staff from BioRender presented key tips on generating an engaging graphical abstract.
grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-w...
#ScienceCommunication #GraphicalAbstracts #RutgersiJOBS
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Bioinformatics isn’t just about code — it’s about connecting data to patients.
Dr. Andrew Uzilov’s talk showed how genomics + computation are redefining diagnostics and treatment decisions in oncology
grad.rutgers.edu/news/erdos-i...
#RutgersiJOBS #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics
Dr. Andrew Uzilov’s talk showed how genomics + computation are redefining diagnostics and treatment decisions in oncology
grad.rutgers.edu/news/erdos-i...
#RutgersiJOBS #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Bioinformatics isn’t just about code — it’s about connecting data to patients.
Dr. Andrew Uzilov’s talk showed how genomics + computation are redefining diagnostics and treatment decisions in oncology
grad.rutgers.edu/news/erdos-i...
#RutgersiJOBS #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics
Dr. Andrew Uzilov’s talk showed how genomics + computation are redefining diagnostics and treatment decisions in oncology
grad.rutgers.edu/news/erdos-i...
#RutgersiJOBS #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics
Who says professional development can’t be fun? Our Rutgers Health postdocs learned about crafting a targeted resume and how to communicate their science to different audiences while enjoying holiday parties and cookie decorating!
December 18, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Who says professional development can’t be fun? Our Rutgers Health postdocs learned about crafting a targeted resume and how to communicate their science to different audiences while enjoying holiday parties and cookie decorating!
Reposted by Janet Alder, PhD
How to get your idea out of the lab and into the market? Check our recent article about Nucleate!
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#RutgersiJOBs #Biotech #Startups #Nucleate
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#RutgersiJOBs #Biotech #Startups #Nucleate
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
How to get your idea out of the lab and into the market? Check our recent article about Nucleate!
grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-s...
#RutgersiJOBs #Biotech #Startups #Nucleate
grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-s...
#RutgersiJOBs #Biotech #Startups #Nucleate
Reposted by Janet Alder, PhD
Download our large database of postdoc fellowships in all fields of research.
Database freely available to all; 281 fellowships.
Download here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
Database freely available to all; 281 fellowships.
Download here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
December 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Download our large database of postdoc fellowships in all fields of research.
Database freely available to all; 281 fellowships.
Download here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
Database freely available to all; 281 fellowships.
Download here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
Reposted by Janet Alder, PhD
PhD ≠ just research. Medical Educators apply scientific training to teach, design curricula & advance how future doctors learn. Explore this rewarding path →
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#RutgersiJOBs #HigherEd #PhDcareers #MedicalEducation
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November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
PhD ≠ just research. Medical Educators apply scientific training to teach, design curricula & advance how future doctors learn. Explore this rewarding path →
grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-s...
#RutgersiJOBs #HigherEd #PhDcareers #MedicalEducation
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Our annual Rutgers iJOBS symposium had great networking for our PhD students and postdocs with industry professionals and certificates awarded to those trainees who completed the shadowing/externship program. Inspiring keynote by Karen Akinsanya about computation accelerating drug discovery!
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Our annual Rutgers iJOBS symposium had great networking for our PhD students and postdocs with industry professionals and certificates awarded to those trainees who completed the shadowing/externship program. Inspiring keynote by Karen Akinsanya about computation accelerating drug discovery!
New graduate students are always full of energy and get us excited for the future. Orientation week included the Scientific Oath, Game Night, and a BBQ! Welcome to Rutgers | School of Graduate Studies and let’s make science happen!
August 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New graduate students are always full of energy and get us excited for the future. Orientation week included the Scientific Oath, Game Night, and a BBQ! Welcome to Rutgers | School of Graduate Studies and let’s make science happen!
Rutgers iJOBS took a trip to visit Colgate-Palmolive. Our PhD students and postdocs learned how their science and engineering degrees can help in the field of consumer products and what a huge impact it can have! @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social @rutgersresearch.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Rutgers iJOBS took a trip to visit Colgate-Palmolive. Our PhD students and postdocs learned how their science and engineering degrees can help in the field of consumer products and what a huge impact it can have! @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social @rutgersresearch.bsky.social
Can’t find a job? Create your own as an entrepreneur. Learn more from our Rutgers iJOBS and ICorps event summary. @rutgersresearch.bsky.social
Scientists apply the scientific method in the lab—why not in business?
Rutgers #NSF #ICorps teaches evidence-based entrepreneurship:
1 - Hypothesis
2 - Test with customers
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#RutgersiJOBS #Entrepreneurship #ResearchToMarket
Rutgers #NSF #ICorps teaches evidence-based entrepreneurship:
1 - Hypothesis
2 - Test with customers
grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-a...
#RutgersiJOBS #Entrepreneurship #ResearchToMarket
August 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Can’t find a job? Create your own as an entrepreneur. Learn more from our Rutgers iJOBS and ICorps event summary. @rutgersresearch.bsky.social
Hot tips on seeking industry bench roles from our Rutgers alumni for an iJOBS career panel.
Want to keep doing hands-on science after grad school?
At the Rutgers iJOBS Career Panel, PhDs from Merck, Vertex, Lilly & more shared how they transitioned into industry without leaving the bench.
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#PhDLife #STEMCareers #RutgersiJOBS
At the Rutgers iJOBS Career Panel, PhDs from Merck, Vertex, Lilly & more shared how they transitioned into industry without leaving the bench.
grad.rutgers.edu/news/ijobs-c...
#PhDLife #STEMCareers #RutgersiJOBS
August 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Hot tips on seeking industry bench roles from our Rutgers alumni for an iJOBS career panel.
Over 50 Rutgers biomedical grad students and postdocs went to Novartis this week to learn how to transition from academia to industry. Our iJOBS career development program is thriving! @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social @rutgersresearch.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Over 50 Rutgers biomedical grad students and postdocs went to Novartis this week to learn how to transition from academia to industry. Our iJOBS career development program is thriving! @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social @rutgersresearch.bsky.social
Postdoc fellowship opportunities!
Download our updated database for POSTDOC fellowships in neuroscience/neurology/psychology/psychiatry/neuro-X
23 entries (w/ description, amount, link, deadline, eligibility criteria).
Good luck!
Here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
23 entries (w/ description, amount, link, deadline, eligibility criteria).
Good luck!
Here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
August 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Postdoc fellowship opportunities!
The nuts and bolts of regulatory in pharma all summarized after our iJOBS event! Thanks @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social
Ever wonder how a drug gets FDA-approved? From tragic events to tight regulations, the history of drug development is full of lessons. Our iJOBS seminar recap breaks it all down.
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#FDA #DrugDevelopment #RutgersiJOBS
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August 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The nuts and bolts of regulatory in pharma all summarized after our iJOBS event! Thanks @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social
Another year of Rutgers NeuroSURP Program is in the books and we are so proud of the undergrads who came to Rutgers for the summer to perform Neuroscience research and learn about career options with an advanced degree. Kudos to all of the students and thanks to the their PIs and peer mentors!
August 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Another year of Rutgers NeuroSURP Program is in the books and we are so proud of the undergrads who came to Rutgers for the summer to perform Neuroscience research and learn about career options with an advanced degree. Kudos to all of the students and thanks to the their PIs and peer mentors!
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📄 Applying for jobs or internships? Make your resume and cover letter stand out! Check out these expert tips to craft a strong application that gets noticed: grad.rutgers.edu/news/resume-...
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July 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
📄 Applying for jobs or internships? Make your resume and cover letter stand out! Check out these expert tips to craft a strong application that gets noticed: grad.rutgers.edu/news/resume-...
#RutgersiJOBs #CareerTips #RutgersGrad #JobSearch #CareerReady #ResumeTips #CoverLetterTips
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Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at Rutgers RWJMS retreat was a blast despite the thunderstorm. Great talks, posters and hike!
June 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at Rutgers RWJMS retreat was a blast despite the thunderstorm. Great talks, posters and hike!
Busy week helping Rutgers postdocs learn how to Launch their Lab, ice cream truck, Rutgers Research I-Corps workshop for trainees interested in entrepreneurship @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social and workshop on how to have difficult conversations. Love my job helping trainees prepare for their future!
June 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Busy week helping Rutgers postdocs learn how to Launch their Lab, ice cream truck, Rutgers Research I-Corps workshop for trainees interested in entrepreneurship @rutgersijobsblog.bsky.social and workshop on how to have difficult conversations. Love my job helping trainees prepare for their future!
Great advice on how PhD students and postdocs can be agents for innovation
PhDs need more than just publications to navigate diverse roles to make a meaningful impact on the scientific community. Read about Faheem Ullah's journey on the iJOBS blog grad.rutgers.edu/news/why-ear...
#RutgersiJOBs #Researcher #PhD #TechnologyTransfer
#RutgersiJOBs #Researcher #PhD #TechnologyTransfer
May 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Great advice on how PhD students and postdocs can be agents for innovation