Grant-Writing Support
- Workshops: Informal events for sharing ideas and receiving feedback from peers and senior faculty.
- Formal Training: Multi-day workshops led by grant-writing experts.
Junior Faculty Working Group (JFWG)
The Junior Faculty Working Group (JFWG) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for early-career researchers as they embark on their independent research journeys. Recognizing that this stage can be both challenging and exciting, we aim to empower junior faculty as they grow and contribute to the Rutgers neuroscience community.
Mission
The JFWG aims to support junior faculty as they navigate the tenure track and represent their interests within the BHI and the broader Rutgers community. By fostering connections among a diverse group of junior faculty across Rutgers campuses, we provide a supportive network for addressing the challenges of academic life, including research, mentoring, teaching, and grant writing.
Neuroscience at the BHI encompasses hundreds of investigators conducting diverse research across various domains. Our junior faculty represent this diversity, engaging in cutting-edge basic research and advanced human brain studies using neuroimaging techniques. To support junior faculty, the JFWG coordinates several initiatives throughout the year. Watch the video to learn more
Ongoing Activities
Tenure and Promotion Guidance
Conversations with senior Rutgers leadership to help faculty navigate the tenure and promotions process.
Recruitment and Outreach
- Organize outreach events connecting faculty with postdoctoral candidates.
- Support junior faculty in growing and establishing research groups.
Networking Opportunities
Host seminar speakers as part of the BHI Seminar Series, offering opportunities to engage with leading investigators in neuroscience.
Trainee Support
Award travel grants to outstanding postdoctoral scholars and students. These awards help disseminate trainee research and foster career growth.
Chair and Co-Chair
Miriam Bocarsly, PhD
Chair of the JFWG
Assistant Professor, NJMS- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience
Linden Parkes, PhD
Vice-Chair of the JFWG
Assistant Professor, BHI/RWJMS- Department of Psychiatry
