Naama Kanarek 

Assistant Professor, Harvard University 

Miyeko Mana 

Assistant Professor, Arizona State University 

Dan Jarosz 

Associate Professor, Stanford University 

Anders Hansen 

Assistant Professor of MIT Department of Biological Engineering 

Mansi Srivastava

 Associate Professor, Harvard University

Beginning a career as an independent investigator and faculty member studying biology can be exciting, yet challenging. In the panel discussion, our speakers will share some of the unwritten rules and tips that they have learned and wished had known when they embarked on their academic career and job search. We aim at providing information that will make each candidate better prepared for the job search and take optimal advantage of any opportunity.