Associate Director of Postdoctoral Affairs Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. As part of contract roles associated with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions is seeking an Associate Director of Postdoctoral Affairs to support the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore, MD. This position is estimated to support a hybrid work arrangement that includes on-site work on the Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus in Baltimore, MD.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
Optional health, vision, and dental plans
Paid time off as well as paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

KEY TASKS

Serve as Associate Director of Postdoctoral Affairs at the National Institute on Aging (NIA); work with Institute leadership on the development of recruitment and training policy and implementation as well as on new initiatives

Work with the NIA Training Office to manage, support and enhance training activities provided for fellows and graduate students

Organize monthly events for postdoctoral fellows and graduate students that include career development, training and social networking activities.

Organize and implement a career-related to educate and expose postdoctoral fellows to various career options.

Co-lead, organize and implement wellness activities under the Be Well at Work initiative

Conduct postdoctoral onboarding, orientation meetings, and exit interviews with postdoctoral and graduate fellows

Host monthly office hours for fellows and students to offer insights into career transitions, discuss current job market trends, and address any concerns

Facilitate job support group meetings to assist fellows in their job search initiatives; conduct professional development workshops and seminars.

Support efforts to highlight accomplishments of departing fellows

Serve as point of contact for NIH and NIA Fellows Committee (FELCOM) representatives to provide input on management, education and community building initiatives as well as serve on the Baltimore Fellows Symposium organizing committee

Design and manage fellows’ annual curriculum development and yearly Responsible Conduct of Research training; develop and make readily available training materials

Work with leadership to evaluate program activities, identify issues, and develop recommendations for improvement.

Provide grant writing support by organizing an annual grant writing workshop and offering continuous support throughout the year

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or other related discipline.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience conducting biomedical research.

Experience with teaching, training, and/or mentoring, which includes providing guidance related to career planning, career transitions, job searches, and professional development

Experience with report writing, presentations, and use of graphic design software such as Photoshop or Canva

Demonstrated knowledge of the use of web-based and social media platforms

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