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Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement
Jan. 3, 2018—Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement, Monday, January 22, 3:00–4:00pm, Vanderbilt Center for Teaching 1114 19th Avenue South, 3rd Floor Classroom In this workshop, we will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve...
Microaggressions in the Classroom
Jan. 3, 2018—Microaggressions in the Classroom Thursday, March 22nd from noon to 3:00 PM Vanderbilt Center for Teaching 1114 19th Avenue South, 3rd Floor Classroom When teaching, it is almost guaranteed that microaggressions will take place. These seemingly small, ostensibly singular manifestations of oppression can deleteriously effect the teaching-learning environment, our students, and ourselves. As common as...
Teaching Statements: an expansive guide via the VU Center for Teaching
Jan. 2, 2018—If you are not sure where to begin or your current one needs some work, this Vanderbilt Center for Teaching website covers a lot of useful ground on Teaching Statement execution, evaluation, and exercises. Don't miss out on this excellent resource: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/teaching-statements/
eI2 – The Enabling Innovation Initiative is Online!
Dec. 20, 2017—Last month, eI2 was introduced, a new program launched by Rob Carnahan, Chuck Sanders, and Alan Bentley to promote a culture of innovation and the dissemination of new knowledge and discoveries through entrepreneurial pathways. You can now learn more about eI2 from its new website. There, among other things, you’ll find a complete list of upcoming...
First session in the eI2 seminar series is January 5th!
Dec. 20, 2017—The eI2 (Enabling Innovation Initiative) program is being launched by Basic Sciences at Vanderbilt School of Medicine to lower barriers to commercializing basic science discoveries. The initiative will feature a new speaker seminar series. The first in this series features Dr. Chase Spurlock (CEO of iQuity) and Dr. Thomas Aune (Chief Strategy Officer/Chief Financial Officer...
Alumni Career Stories: Elizabeth Hibler
Dec. 20, 2017—The December issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features Elizabeth Hibler's career story, used her postdoctoral training at Vanderbilt to launch her academic career in public health. Check out her story here!
Job Opportunity: Clinical Trials Manager, Sarah Canon Network, Nashville, TN
Dec. 19, 2017—Sarah Cannon is the research arm of HCA's global cancer enterprise. Focused on advancing therapies for patients, it is one of the world's leading clinical research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials in oncology, cardiology and orthopedics through affiliations with a network of more than 1,000 physicians across the United States and United Kingdom. We believe our...
ASPIRE Internship: Life Science TN Policy Internship 2018
Dec. 19, 2017—Life Science Tennessee Policy Internship 217 Fifth Avenue North Nashville, Tennessee Life Science Tennessee (LifeSciTN) will be offering an internship opportunity for winter/spring 2018. The position is paid and will provide meaningful experiences for an individual interested in life science policy, as well as a unique opportunity to network and learn more about the industry in...
ASPIRE Internship: Pendant Biosciences, Business Development Intern, Nashville, TN
Dec. 19, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Pendant Biosciences, Inc. (Formerly Nanoferix, Inc.) Business Development Intern Nashville, TN Pendant Biosciences is an early-stage Nashville, TN- based life sciences company focused on developing surface coating and drug delivery technologies through a polymer-based platform. They are initially focused on developing applications for the orthopedic market. Pendant Biosciences, founded in 2012...
LaunchTN is excited to announce they have selected companies and Entrepreneur Centers for their annual summer internship program
Dec. 18, 2017—LaunchTN launched the Specialist Program, a summer internship program, in May 2014, providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee’s startup communities. Over the past four summers, 100+ students representing universities across the country, have interned at Tennessee’s statewide entrepreneur centers. In 2018, the internship program will evolve to include up to...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Fisk University, Developmental Biology, Nashville, TN
Dec. 18, 2017—Spring 2018 ASPIRE Internship Opportunity Teaching Internship: Developmental Biology Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:30- 10:25 am Course-associated laboratory: Tuesday from 2:30- 5:30 pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It...
Job Opportunity: Associate, The diaTribe Foundation, San Francisco, CA
Dec. 12, 2017—Full-time Associate Position at The diaTribe Foundation in San Francisco The diaTribe Foundation is a 501(c)3 certified nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prediabetes, and to advocate for action. The diaTribe Foundation is committed to helping people with diabetes live happier, healthier, and more hopeful lives...
Job Opportunity: Medical Science Liaison, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc, Nashville, TN
Dec. 1, 2017—The primary responsibility of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is to act as a liaison with nationwide and regional key opinion leaders (KOLs) to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and to facilitate both clinical trial efforts of Ipsen and externally-sponsored studies in relation to Oncology and Endocrinology products. This individual’s clinical insights will...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist, axialHealthcare, Nashville, TN
Nov. 30, 2017—Join our team of data scientists who are committed to innovating scientific solutions for patients in pain and patients who consume opioid medication. axialHealthcare’s Data Scientists are fervent collaborators committed to accuracy, knowledge, and creating value for our clients. We have 2-5 openings for Data Scientists to join our research and development team in Nashville, TN. The...
VU-WISE Grad to Postdoc Mentoring Event 12/7
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Job Opportunity: Product Marketing Manager, Phase Genomics, Seattle Washington
Nov. 27, 2017—Seattle-based Phase Genomics is seeking a highly motivated individual with proven experience in developing and executing product marketing strategies to grow our revolutionary genome assembly service. Our microbiome discovery platform combines cutting-edge lab techniques with innovative analysis software to give researchers the tools they need to make important scientific breakthroughs. Phase Genomics offers the opportunity...
AMWA-Southeast Chapter holiday party on December 4th
Nov. 27, 2017—Celebrate the Holidays! The AMWA-Southeast Chapter will be hosting a holiday party at the Germantown Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 5:30 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the holidays and look forward to a great 2018! Click here to RSVP by no later than Friday, December 1, 2017....
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist, Genomic Technology Development, Phase Genomics, Seattle, WA
Nov. 27, 2017—Seattle-based Phase Genomics is seeking a molecular biologist or biochemist with expertise in development and application of next-generation sequencing technologies. Our genome assembly and microbiome deconvolution platform combines cutting-edge lab techniques with innovative analysis software to give researchers the tools they need to make important scientific breakthroughs. The person in this position will work with...
Caspar Wistar Fellows Program looking for two postdocs for faculty positions
Nov. 15, 2017—On behalf of President and Chief Executive Officer of The Wistar Institute, Dr. Dario Altieri, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Caspar Wistar Fellows Program. The Caspar Wistar Fellows Program (Program) will recruit two exceptional post-doctoral fellows as independent investigators, creating a springboard for the Caspar Wistar Fellows (Fellows) to facilitate a...