KEITH MICOLI, PhDPostdoctoral Program Director

NYU S h l f M di iNYU School of MedicineAugust 29, 2013

Keith micoli@nyumc orgKeith.micoli@nyumc.org

NPA Core Competencies

1. Scientific Knowledge Base and Creativityg y

2. Research Skills

3. Communication Skills

4 Professionalism4. Professionalism

5. Leadership and Managementp g

6. Responsible Conduct of Researchhttp://www.nationalpostdoc.org/competencies

K l d   d C ti itKnowledge and Creativity

LiteratureKnowledge

andDefining and Creativity

QuestionsBroadBroad

Hypothesis Design “A problem well stated is a g

problem half solved”

Charles F. Kettering

C C ti it B T ht?Can Creativity Be Taught?

A ti l t f ti it i t b i f id t f ilAn essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail. Edwin Land –founder of Polaroid

Communication Skills

SpeakingWriting

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T hiSituations Teaching

Interpersonal

Professionalism

ProfessionalismProfessionalism

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Professionalism

InstitutionalWorkplace

Professionalism

Collegial UniversalCollegial Universal

Q lit i t t it i h bitQuality is not an act, it is a habit. -Aristotle

Leadership and Managementp g

PeopleStrategic

Vision

ProjectsResources

Leadership

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ManagementMotivating/Inspiring and

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SkillsManagement is doing things right; leadership is doing theright; leadership is doing the right things. Peter Drucker

Which Competencies Do I Need, p ,and Where Do I Get Them?

Career Exploration and Research

o Explore potential careers (Exploration checklist)o Create a list of potential career sectors or jobo Create a list of potential career sectors or job

types that match your values and interestso Explore these on the internet, with your network, p y

and with informational interviewso Try to learn as much as you can about at least

t t f ’d b i t t d itwo types of career you’d be interested in pursuing

o Write your plan to explore these in more detailo Write your plan to explore these in more detail, including your target hire date

o Plan to spend 1 hour per week on thiso Plan to spend 1 hour per week on this

Associate Principal Scientist, Biology‐Discovery‐BIO003802BIO003802

M k i     l b l h lth   l d   ith   di ifi d  tf li   f Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products.Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you.  To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.  As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your careerexpanding your career.

Merck Ad, ContinuedAn opportunity exists for a talented scientist with documented evidence of accomplishments to join a group engaged in the development of innovative vaccines for poultry The successful candidate will beinnovative vaccines for poultry. The successful candidate will be responsible for:•Planning and directing laboratory research activities involving the development of vaccine candidatesdevelopment of vaccine candidates•Planning and directing clinical research studies designed to obtain USDA approval of vaccine candidatesI i i h l QC d d l•Interaction with regulatory, QC and process development groups to

drive projects through licensure pathway•Maintaining awareness of advances in relevant areas of scientific fields•Scouting for new technologies through evaluation of opportunities at academic and other institutions•Managing the performance and career development of assigned direct report

Merck Ad, Continued• Qualifications•• Minimum Education Requirement:q• Master of Science in microbiology, parasitology, immunology or a related biological

discipline.• Ph.D. Strongly preferred

• Required Experience or Skills:• Minimum of 5 years experience working on projects in poultry vaccine research and

development.p• Significant knowledge of end-to-end vaccine development process• Demonstrated experience in vaccine licensure process through USDA• Clear understanding of regulatory, QC, manufacturing and other constraints that govern

vaccine development and commercializationvaccine development and commercialization• Ability to define key success factors associated with projects and develop strategies to

track performance and risks and generate definitive outcomes

Merck Ad, ContinuedP f d E i d SkillPreferred Experience and Skills:• Ability to oversee and execute the design, planning and performance of robust scientific

research activities

• Ability to operate efficiently and with business acumen to drive innovation and influence pipeline advancement

Abilit t i t h ti iti i t th t b d t d b i t• Ability to communicate research activities in terms that can be understood by a variety of stakeholders

• Ability to function effectively in a team-focused environmenty y

• Proven people management skills and experience

Abilit t ll b t d i t t ti iti ith i t l d t l t• Ability to collaborate and integrate activities with internal and external partners

• Ability to understand, effectively apply and comply with internal standards and proceduresp

• DVM is an asset

Merck Ad, Takeaways-90% of applicants will have most of the hard skills required-Ability to document skills concretely helps set you apart

-Relatively few applicants will have many of the non-technical skills desired

-Business acumen-Team-focused work-Management skills-Communication skills

All of these skills can be developed now, and will be the difference between who is hired and who is not.

Applying for Jobs

R CV?Resume or CV?Tailored approach or blanket coverage?H t t t th t HR ?How to get past the computer HR screens?How long is the hiring process?Wh d h d I f ll ?When and how do I follow up?

RESOURCE i hdRESOURCE: www.sciphd.com

By understanding yourself, you can set goals that are lofty but attainablegoals that are lofty but attainable.

d d h b kBy understanding the job market, you can create a plan to be successful and 

recognize opportunities.

Many people can help you, but the first step is yours and only you can take it.p y y y

Networking• Most important skill you need

• Who is your network?

• Expand your network LinkedinF b k Facebook

Alumni network Attend seminars  workshops and conferencesAttend seminars, workshops and conferences

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will

never forget how you made them feel.-Maya Angelou

I f ti l I t i iWh t i it?

Informational InterviewingWhat is it?-a low-pressure way to learn more about a career-a great way to make connections, and to learn about how to break into a g ynew field. - It can show you whether you are already a strong candidate; if not, you can learn what is required to become a strong candidate. -typically short, informal conversations meant to introduce you to the field and learn what the day to day life of someone in that career is like.

Wh d I i i ?Who do I interview?Anyone who is able to provide you with information about the field in question. This could be a family member, friend, experts in the field, a f d t f h lformer graduate of your school.

I f ti l I t i iHow do I arrange the interview?

Informational InterviewingHow do I arrange the interview?

Send a letter, call, or email the person. Introduce yourself, tell them how you got their contact information and why you want to talk to them. Ask for a time that would be convenient to meet.Send them your resume or CV if asked.Meet them at a place of their choosing, either at their office or for lunch or coffee. Do not take more than an hour of their time, plan , pfor 30 minutes.Send a thank you note within 24 hours of the meeting. A hard copy note is more effective but email is ok Be sincere and briefnote is more effective, but email is ok. Be sincere and brief.

f lInformational Interviewing

What do I ask?H did t t t d i iti ? Wh t i t i l d lik ?How did you get started in your position? What is a typical day like?What are the most rewarding and the most challenging parts of your job?What skills are needed for your position, did you come with those skills or develop them on the job?develop them on the job?What educational background is typical or required?What is the job security of a position like yours?What is the growth potential or advancement opportunity for your position?What is the growth potential or advancement opportunity for your position?Do you recommend any else I should talk to in the field? May I use your name when I contact them, or could you introduce me to them?Is there anything else that you think would be important to know about thisIs there anything else that you think would be important to know about this position? Is there anything you wish you had known before you took your position?

Networking Exercise• Exercise 1:  Break into groups of 4‐5.  Shake hands, introduce yourself, speak for 15 seconds about introduce yourself, speak for 15 seconds about what is awesome about your work. (make sure to make eye contact and SMILE).y

• Exercise 2:  Introduce one member of your group to the othersgroup to the others.

• Exercise 3:  write down the names of • Exercise 3:  write down the names of everyone in your group, and their eye color.

“Where should I go?" -Alice.

"That depends on whereThat depends on where you want to end up." -The Cheshire CatThe Cheshire Cat.― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through thein Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass

• Put Your Science to Work‐ Peter Fiske• What color is your parachute? And workbook ‐Richard Bollesy p• Do What You Are‐ Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron• The Pathfinder: How to Chose or Change Your Career…. Nicholas Lore • The Career Coward’s Guide to Interviewing‐ Katy PiotrowskiThe Career Coward s Guide to Interviewing Katy Piotrowski• The 250 Job Interview Questions you’ll most likely be asked‐ Peter 

Veruki• Thinkertoys‐Michael MichalkoThinkertoys Michael Michalko• Eat That Frog!‐ Bryan Tracy (great time management book)

Research Skills

T h iTechniques and Safety Statistical

Research

Design Analysis

ResearchSkill

DevelopmentData

Analysis

Data Interpretation

Peer ReviewI have no special talent I am onlyI have no special talent. I am only

passionately curious. Albert Einstein