Team @BiologyUBC | Comparative physiologist | Mitochondriac
Vancouver BC Canada
Joined February 2009
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Gigi Lau retweeted
*Long Thread on my Academic Job Market Experience*
In 10 days I start my new tenure-track position, a position that took me 5 years on the academic job market to get
I wanna talk about my (miserable) experience on the market, and a few takeaways for those on it now
Gigi Lau retweeted
@CAPSACPP is thrilled to see new investments in Canadian postdocs in #Budget2024! $825M to support future research talent. $1.8B to support grants. Federal postdoctoral fellowships will be increasing from $40k to $70k! An amazing investment in our research talent 🎉
Gigi Lau retweeted
Happy to announce a PhD opportunity in my lab at @ZoophysiologyAU @BiologyAarhus on retinal respiratory and metabolic physiology. The position is fully funded and open to both national and international students. (1/2)
Gigi Lau retweeted
Funded #PhD position available in the lab in #Montreal! Project is at intersection of #hibernation, #gutmicrobiome and #spaceflight. See link for details (english et français), DM for more info. Please RT!
bit.ly/3J83a0V
Gigi Lau retweeted
Please RT! Two MSc positions open at @UNBSaintJohn to work in my lab! One position will focus on transcriptomic analyses in collaboration with @AnneMarie_DC. The other will examine evolved pollution tolerance in coastal fishes of NB in collaboration with @ACAPSaintJohn.
Gigi Lau retweeted
For the first time ever, @beyondprof Annual Online Career Conference for PhDs is FREE for any PhD or Postdoc to attend live (thanks to Pfizer Canada and ETS Global Higher Education.)
Please retweet so we can reach as many PhDs as possible! beyondprof.com/conference/
Gigi Lau retweeted
I’ve worked with several schools (K-12 and universities) on ChatGPT and AI policies.
Here are some things to consider ✏️ 👇
Gigi Lau retweeted
We've updated our #Mitacs Training portfolio to respond to modern learning preferences + better align our content with the competencies needed by #employers.
➡️Courses are online & free for university #students
➡️ow.ly/4xmH50LYITv
Gigi Lau retweeted
Job Alert! #UBC students interested in working at the #BeatyMuseum can check the range of jobs available at students.ubc.ca/career - from working with the museum collections to co-developing a new undergrad course or supporting exhibits and social media.
#UBClife #UBCscience
Gigi Lau retweeted
Applications are now OPEN for the Biology Spring Awards 2022W!
Apply by April 14th, 2023!
For awards and application details,
visit:
bit.ly/biolSpringAwards
Gigi Lau retweeted
Does the mitochondrial electron transport system keep you up at night for all the right reasons? Recruiting for undergrad thesis projects, 1 MSc project, and 1 PhD project for Sept. 2023. Details at: wlu.ca/academics/faculties/f… under Student Opportunities.
Gigi Lau retweeted
Grad students and PDFs – going to @csz_scz 2023 in Saskatoon?
OHHHHHH do I have something for you!
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ALT Poster for the Biology Communication Workshop, including details such as its date (May 14th 2023), link to the form, and a QR code. Details are provided here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFcpJOmUlwGC0K1Qlrien8jZ9YjadWYvWzuwM7p27bKKaePA/viewform
Gigi Lau retweeted
❕ Only TWO WEEKS left to apply❕ The Mitacs Elevate call for proposals is OPEN — and enhanced #funding is now available in emerging industry sectors. ow.ly/5Z0F50Mn9aX
#phdgraduates #postdoc #careergoals
Gigi Lau retweeted
Hey biologists, have a look at this opportunity with @FishOceansCAN!
Several positions are available in British Columbia and Yukon.
➡️ Aquaculture 🦀
➡️ Freshwater ecology 🐟
➡️ Marine ecology 🐠
➡️ Species at risk 🐚
ow.ly/Bqc550MqrUh
ALT Two biologists examining samples.
Gigi Lau retweeted
We are seeking TA's for 2023 Summer field courses!
Application deadline March 1, 2023
bit.ly/2023TA
@SFU_Science @ubcscience @ualbertaScience @UVicScience @UofC_Science
Gigi Lau retweeted
“There’s this model minority myth that is a stereotype that suggests that Asians don’t experience academic challenges. And that’s not true.” — Christine Yifeng Chen nyti.ms/3jUwVZl
Gigi Lau retweeted
Graduate students deserve a living wage.
#AcademicTwitter cbc.ca/news/science/graduate…
Gigi Lau retweeted
Universities are full of PhDs hidden in plain sight. Get a sense of where else PhDs work at universities. fromphdtolife.com/2020/07/16…
Gigi Lau retweeted
.@UBCgarden is pleased to host an in person workshop for students, staff and faculty on Nov 15 to deepen your understanding of First Nations history in Canada.
@Bradmarsden7 #residentialschool #reconciliation
Register eventbrite.ca/e/fire-across-…