Subject: Re: Moving expenses for PDF
From: amaravad@copper.ucs.indiana.edu (ratnakar amaravadi)
Date: 15 Dec 1996 23:37:49 GMT
In article <32B3968C.6565@sympatico.ca>,
fethi bellamine wrote:
>Hello,
>
> For those who know or did their postdoctoral studies, I wonder
> if it is O.K. to ask the department to ask to pay for my moving
> expenses given that the university is over 2,000 miles from my
> current place. Do departments usually pay the bill? or since
> it is only a postdoctoral position, then they usually don't.
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I think the above phraseology will not help you in negotiating
for more. A postdoctoral position is really P O S T D O C T O R A L
and can be concieved as on par with a junior faculty position.
> Thanks for the feedback.
I do not see why this cannot be negotiated. I am almost certain
that the PI offering the fellowship will have the flexibility
to cover your relocation if he/she decides for it.
good luck
ratty
Subject: Non-traditional student guidance
From: njjane@msn.com (Jane Zulovich)
Date: 16 Dec 96 01:02:25 -0800
Hello! I am currently trying to sort out aspects to consider for the
next step in my career. I have a BS in Medical Technology and have
worked about 6 years in the medical device industry as a research
associate. There have been many instances where I believed I had
good ideas for applied science research within my job. Everything
always got stifled [not enough $$, time, perceived talent (ie. no MS
or PhD behind my name, therefore how could I possibly know what I was
talking about)]. Since I have always sought the field of medical
research, I have recognized a need to go back to school. This will
be after a 10 year lapse since my undergraduate study completion. I
am planning to take MCATs in April '97 and GREs sontime thereafter.
Here is my quandry.... I'm not afraid of the hard work and long study
hours that will be required of me, but where can I really expect it
to get me? I mean by the time I would finish say a MD/PhD program, I
would be in my early 40s. Will anyone in industry or academia
consider someone like that? Have I missed the window of opportunity?
Or is it a crap shoot like everything else in life seems to be?
Any input on this matter would be greatly appreciated. If you have
no personal input, perhaps you could guide me to some resources that
could help me along.
Thank You!!!
Jane
PS. I'm new to this Internet environment, too. So on-line help
related to this may be something I haven't found yet.
