2021
Applications open for Brazen Bio Incubator biotech fellowship
Nov. 8, 2021—Brazen Bio is now taking applications for their second cohort of bioentrepreneurship fellows, BRZN2. Brazen Bio helps scientists become CEOs to advance human health. The first program is the Brazen Incubator: a fully-funded 12-week biotech fellowship for rising bioentrepreneurs. Included is 24/7 access to a new BSL-2 laboratory with over $2M in equipment plus resources located in Torrance,...
Science policy-related internships and fellowships
Nov. 8, 2021—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Check out these terrific lists of internships and fellowships for scientists who want to transition into science policy. https://www.science-policy.net/getting-involved–careers.html https://ccst.us/wp-content/uploads/CCST-Alumni-Science-Policy-Career-Guide-Feb-2020.pdf https://scipolnetwork.org/page/scipol-guide
Women in the Academy event – A Conversation about Mentoring
Nov. 5, 2021—Hosted by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. This November 17 event will be in person with limited seating. Sign up using the link below. A Conversation about Mentoring Panelists include Carcia Carson, Ph.D. student, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Maya Krause, Ph.D. student, Department of Anthropology; Dina Stroud, Executive Director, Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to -Ph.D. Bridge Program; Tiffiny Tung, Professor, Department...
Panel discussion with PhD alumni about navigating the nonacademic job search
Nov. 5, 2021—The Vanderbilt Career Center is hosting a panel discussion with three Vanderbilt doctoral alumni about navigating the nonacademic job search. Graduate students may register through DoreWays on the Career Center website. Interested postdocs may refer to the most recent e-newsletter from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for instructions on tuning into the discussion.
Internship Outside of ASPIRE: Part-time winter science communications internship, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (Part-time, Cambridge, MA) , remote option
Nov. 4, 2021—Part-time winter science communications internship, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (Part-time, Cambridge, MA) Summary: This paid internship will provide a comprehensive, mentored experience that touches on many of the major activities of a communications department in an academic research institution. Description: Launched in 2004, the Broad is a biomedical research center located in Cambridge,...
Internship Outside of ASPIRE: VU’s Office of Federal Relations Summer Internship Information Sessions Nov 11 & Nov 15, 2021
Nov. 4, 2021—The Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations (OFR) offers a summer internship each year; as we gear up for the next cycle of applications, we’ll be hosting two virtual information sessions in the coming weeks Our summer intern will support our office’s efforts to promote a number of Vanderbilt University’s priorities, which include research policy...
Job Opportunity: Account Executive, High Science and Healthcare Communications, LifeSci Communications, New York, NY, remote option
Nov. 4, 2021—Account Executive, High Science and Healthcare Communications LifeSci Communications 250 W 55th Street, Suite 3401, New York, NY 10019 929.469.3863 www.lifescicommunications.com Job Flyer: HIGH-SCIENCE-AND-HEALTHCARE-COMMUNICATIONS_Nov2021 At our fast-growing agency, you will have the opportunity to use your scientific and medical expertise to help emerging biotech, large pharmaceutical, health and medical technology companies communicate about medicines and...
ASPIRE is awarding badges through Badgr
Nov. 3, 2021—ASPIRE is excited to announce new micro-credentials! The ASPIRE Program is currently awarding badges through Badgr for all of our modules, and will be back issuing badges to trainees in participated in the ASPIRE Module program in the 2020-2021 academic year. This micro-credentialing program will continue to grow in the coming months. To see criteria for...
PhD Career Stories: Clinical Research at Sarah Cannon
Nov. 1, 2021—Our December PhD Career Stories will be a panel discussing their clinical research positions at Sarah Cannon, featuring Molly Altman, PhD, Shanna A. Arnold Egloff, PhD, and Carissa Jones PhD. December 10, 2021 10am via Zoom Registration is required to receive Zoom login information “Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, offers integrated cancer services with convenient access...
Applications for the 2022-2023 White House Fellowship are Open
Nov. 1, 2021—APPLICATIONS FOR 2021-2022 WHITE HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ARE OPEN Applications for the 2022-2023 White House Fellowship are open, and the application deadline is January 7, 2022. The program was established in 1964 and serves to provide U.S citizens an opportunity to work full-time with members of the cabinet, senior White House staff, and other leaders at...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop–Tuesday, November 9
Nov. 1, 2021—AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Presented by Rory Dicker and Brianna Nesbitt, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Tuesday, November 9 4:00–5:30 p.m. CT Zoom Please register here
Job Opportunity: Manager of Training Programs, iBiology, Science Communication Lab, Berkeley, CA
Nov. 1, 2021—We are seeking a full-time Manager of Training Programs who will manage our efforts in career and professional development training. The Science Communication Lab (SCL) is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to using multimedia storytelling to engage the public, including educational and scientific communities, in the journey and wonder of science. The SCL’s education arm...
Amgen Grad Intern-Commercial Insights Leadership Program (Summer 2022)
Oct. 26, 2021—HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. GRAD INTERN – COMMERCIAL...
Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (IPERF) program
Oct. 25, 2021—We still have open positions and are looking to fill up to 14 postdoctoral awards through end of February 2022 within the Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (IPERF) program at high-tech startups distributed throughout the United States. IPERF addresses a national need to accelerate small business innovation in support of federal government research by providing...
Job Opportunities: Synthetic Biology Consultant, Biological Consultant, and Biomedical and Diagnostics Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, Arlington, VA
Oct. 20, 2021—https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail/Arlington-Biological-Consultant-R0123059/48561 https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail/Arlington-Synthetic-Biology-Consultant-R0123011/48438 https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail/Arlington-Biomedical-and-Diagnostics-Consultant-R0123352/48801 Biological Consultant Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA Job Number: R0123059 Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment to assist with the technical program management of research and development (R&D) efforts. Draw on deep technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to advise clients in multiple areas. Provide strategic assessments of novel scientific discoveries and emerging...
Graduate Leadership Institute 2 part Workshop
Oct. 18, 2021—Sponsored by the Russel G Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute Team Dynamics Tuesday, November 2nd & Tuesday, November 9th 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Alumni Hall, Rm 206 Register Here Facilitated by Nadine De La Rosa, Academic Life Coach Irene Wallrich, RGH Graduate Leadership Institute Whether you are preparing for a career within or beyond the...
PhD Career Stories: Dan O’Brien, PhD
Oct. 15, 2021—October’s PhD Career Stories features Dr. Dan O’Brien. With an extensive background in science communication and project management, this is one you don’t want to miss! Be sure to register to receive the Zoom login information. Registration required Dan O’Brien is an Assistant Scientific Director at AbbVie in Gastroenterology. Prior to joining AbbVie, he earned...
Translational Science Interagency Fellowship, NCATS and FDA, Bethesda, MD
Oct. 15, 2021—The Translational Science Interagency Fellowship (TSIF) program is jointly sponsored by NCATS and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and aims to provide training in both translational science and regulatory science. The common goal of NCATS and the FDA is to bring safe and effective drugs, regimens and devices from the bench to the...
International Student and Scholar Services Postdoc Programming
Oct. 13, 2021—International Postdoc Programming International Student and Scholar Services is hosting three upcoming seminars. Can I do that? What is and isn’t Employment?: Monday, October 25, 2021 at 12PM Can international students and scholars invest in a business while in the US? What about flipping houses? Immigration attorneys Michele Madera and Elise Fialkowski with Klasko Immigration...
Upcoming programs through the Vanderbilt Graduate School
Oct. 6, 2021—Maybe it’s not you…. Join our dinner and discussion with social psychologist, Dr. Joseph Brown, to learn more about stereotype threat and how it could affect you over time. Thursday, October 7th at 4:30 PM in Alumni Hall 202. RSVP using the QR code on the flyer Developing your network intentionally! Select and connect with...