25 September 2019

CaRST eNewsletter

Director's Message

The Australasian Research Management Society Conference 2019 was held last week in Adelaide. Excellence in research training was an important topic throughout and many discussions were had about skills development, careers, industry engagement/collaboration, student mental health and wellbeing, and supervision. It was a great opportunity to hear what is happening in this space and where the sector is heading.

Dr Monica Kerr
Director, CaRST

Events

Working with your Supervisor - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. They are your primary source of guidance as you undertake an individual research project and even the best student/supervisor relationships can experience periods of strain through the ups and downs of research. In this workshop you will learn what you can do to establish a positive working relationship with your supervisor and ultimately get the most out of your HDR experience. 1 October 2019, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, North Terrace. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences students only.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

Introduction to SPSS for Statistics

SPSS is a widely used program for statistical analyses. This workshop presented by the School of Mathematical Sciences is aimed at HDR students with a need for statistical analysis using SPSS but who have limited experience with this software. Please note this workshop does not cover statistics theory, it assumes students already have knowledge of introductory-to-intermediate level statistical analysis. 2 October 2019, 9:00am - 4:00pm, North Terrace.  Register here. Note: limited spaces available; bookings close COB Friday 27 September.

This activity counts for 6 credits in Domain A.

Introduction to R for Statistics

R provides a powerful environment for the statistical and graphical analysis of data. This workshop presented by the School of Mathematical Sciences is aimed at HDR students with a need for statistical analysis using R but who have limited experience with this software. Please note this workshop does not cover statistics theory, it assumes students already have knowledge of introductory-to-intermediate level statistical analysis. 3 October 2019, 9:00am - 4:00pm, North Terrace.  Register here. Note: limited spaces available; bookings close COB Friday 27 September.

This activity counts for 6 credits in Domain A.

Clinical Research: Establishing Investigator Initiated Trials

If your career is in the health industry, it is likely to be influenced by Clinical Research – whether as part of your course or in your next job, understanding clinical research will be key. This workshop will cover the wide range of factors in investigator initiated clinical trials including the context of health science translation, determining the research question, setting up collaborations, the role of industry partners, writing the protocol, assessing study feasibility, costing essentials and funding options for studies. 3 October 2019, 10:30am - 12:30pm, West End Precinct. Register here.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain A.

Working with your Supervisor - Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

The relationship you have with your supervisor is crucial in determining your PhD experience. They are your primary source of guidance as you undertake an individual research project and even the best student/supervisor relationships can experience periods of strain through the ups and downs of research. In this workshop you will learn what you can do to establish a positive working relationship with your supervisor and ultimately get the most out of your HDR experience. 9 October 2019, 10:30am – 12:30pm, North Terrace. Register here.

Please note: This session is for Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences students only.

This activity counts for 2 credits in Domain D.

News

Research Leaders 2025 (RL2025)

The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Teagasc) is pleased to launch Research Leaders 2025 Call-2, an innovative postdoctoral fellowship scheme focused on developing the next generation of research leaders in the agri-food domain. We seek applications from experienced researchers (with PhD or four years full time research experience) in combination with host organisations worldwide (research, industry or civil society organisations/NGOs). Join us for an information webinar on Friday 27th September at 11 am Dublin Local Time. Further details at www.teagasc.ie/rl2025.

Genomes and Biodiversity: Research and Career Development workshop

The Australian Academy of Science invites early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) and PhD students in the life sciences to apply to attend the Genomes and Biodiversity: Research and Career Development workshop. Hear from research leaders, receive hands-on training in analysis of big data delivered by experts in genomics, phylogenomics, biodiversity analysis, and pathogen biology, and participate in career development sessions. Opportunities to present a 10-minute talk and to be considered for a mobility grant are available. Held at the University of Sydney on Wednesday 20 November – Friday 22 November 2019.  Applications close 11.59 AEST Monday 30 September 2019. Further information.

Data Science Fellowship Opportunity (USA)

The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. The program runs between 13 Jan 2020 and 6 March 2020 and is free for admitted Fellows who have the option to participate in the program in-person in New York, San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, or Washington DC. Early Deadline: 14 October 2019. Apply here.

The Industry Engaged PhD (IEP) Program and Scholarship

IEP scholarships are now available to support eligible domestic and international students who undertake an industry placement. The University of Adelaide’s Industry Engaged PhD (IEP) program involves participation in an industry placement of 1-3 months (FTE) in duration, together with the completion of a number of Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) and other professional development activities. Completion of the IEP, including the compulsory CaRST credit courses, will be reflected as a statement on the academic transcript. For information about this program, including the application process, please visit the IEP website.

APR Internship Opportunities Available!

The University of Adelaide has partnered with APR.Intern to expand the range of placement opportunities available to our PhD students. At this time, there are lots of exciting opportunities available for SA. APR.Intern facilitates short term 3-5 month placements for students to apply their research expertise to projects while gaining invaluable industry experience. For current APR.Intern opportunities and program information please visit their website.

About CaRST

Located within the Adelaide Graduate Centre, CaRST is a specialised training and development program for HDR students at the University of Adelaide. For further information on CaRST visit the CaRST website.