Dr. Erin A. Clark

Neurobiologist and biochemist working in drug discovery. she/her

[Tim Sainburg @tim_sainburg]

Unequal impacts of financial burdens across race and gender lead to what some call the “leaky pipeline” and act to filter out diversity (most substantially post PhD)

[Tim Sainburg @tim_sainburg]

3) Cost of living disparities between university-cities have dramatically increased over the past 30 years. Postdoc salaries have remained relatively stable over the past 30 years, but the difference in cost of living for a postdoc in e.g. Pittsburgh vs SF has greatly increased.

[Dr. Erin A. Clark @ErinClark_sci]

Can we please make ‘the baby elephant’ the next hot dance move!? I want to do this at the next wedding I attend.

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

Baby elephants typically don't learn to control their trunks until they're about a year old, which may result in behavior like this.

[Dr. Erin A. Clark @ErinClark_sci]

@z_chiang I love this!

[zack chiang @z_chiang]

Confused by all the "what is epigenetics" discourse?

Well I have just the thing for you -- presenting the Epigenetics Alignment Chart!

[E Krebs, PhD 🧂 @SaltySicky]

There are crisis hotlines that don't engage with police or nonconsensual active rescue. 988 is NOT one of these safe hotlines. Instead, check out @TransLifeline, @CallBlackLine, & @SamaritansNYC.

[Sima @simabgr]

@_miscellamy_ @tattooed_bug This made me wonder how often men receive such emails that we don’t hear about. And how do they react to them that ppl are so comfortable writing shit like this. And also why protect their identities

[Dr. Erin A. Clark @ErinClark_sci]

Funding opportunity, check it out...
Initiative to Improve Education in the Principles of Rigorous Research https://t.co/efvZPICfsq #NINDS

[Dr. Erin A. Clark @ErinClark_sci]

@dog_rates @Trupanion A black pit, who needed knee surgery. Her clock was ticking so her took her home. It’s taken a lot of love and the hard work is ongoing to get her past the trauma of her 1st family and the year spent in the shelter. She’s the biggest sweetheart 💗 who brightens everyday.🌅

[Emily Taylor @snakeymama]

People often ask when baby rattlesnakes eat their first meal and are shocked when I say it's sometimes not until they are a year old. There's a reason why they're fine until then... 1/4

*warning: dissection photo below*

[Ev (like in 'evidence', not Eve) Fedorenko 🇺🇦 @ev_fedorenko]

I am starting a search for a permanent research scientist in my lab. If you got your PhD in CS, cognitive science, or neuroscience and are interested in language+brains, but are not sure you want to run your own lab and would be happy to work under my guidance, drop me a line.

[Jacob A Tennessen @JacobPhD]

It's a good month to start things anew. That's why it's called AUG.

[Morgan Kelly @MorganWKelly]

I'm researching the possibility of creating a small fund in my department to support grad students facing emergency expenses (car repair, medical bill, etc.) Anyone have experience with something like this? Especially looking for info on how funds like this are administered.

[Dr. Erin A. Clark @ErinClark_sci]

@ThePhDPlace Peppermint tea!

[Dr. Erin A. Clark @ErinClark_sci]

@RespectfulMemes She prefers hikes with waterfalls and is not shy about letting me know.

[Dr. Erin A. Clark @ErinClark_sci]

@Louchene_Charaf @ancafajardo @TheStrugglingS4 I’ve been out of academia 2 years and the scientists I work with are top caliber. I’m grateful to be in an environment where the truth matters more than a splashy story. We want to know what’s real, not what will get the attention of a high impact journal. It’s refreshing.

[Cady Block, PhD, ABPP-CN @DocBlock_neuro]

Hi #NeuropsychTwitter 👋🏻 Twitter recently added a “communities” feature, and we’ve started one for neuropsychology. Let me know if you’re interested in joining, and we can add you to the group!

[Dr. Erin A. Clark @ErinClark_sci]

@agapow This was something I noticed big time. I’m sure it varies by manager but I received more encouragement in my first 6 mo in industry than in the entire time I spent as a PhD & postdoc trainee. Its nice to feel valued in addition to doing cool science.

[Jiahao Chen @NeurIPS @acidflask]

5) academics who complain that grant funding needs to change before they can pay more can leverage their privilege to pressure their peers who are reviewing and advising on funding decisions into not actively driving young researchers into financial hardship