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PhD Career Connections: Influencing Research through Scientific Foundations
Sep. 1, 2017—We welcome Kevin Lee, PhD, Executive Director for the Lawrence Ellison Foundation, Chief Scientific Officer of Grace Science Foundation, Senior Scientific Advisor for Medical Research for the JPB Foundation, and Senior Scientific and Programmatic Advisor of the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, for our September PhD Career Connections. PhD Career Connections: Influencing Research through Scientific Foundations September 21st...
Wond’ry PostFlight Program… apply by Sept 5, 2017
Sep. 1, 2017—
PPD Employer Information Session, Friday September 15th
Aug. 31, 2017—Come learn about the Wilmington, NC based company, PPD, and their current opportunities. With Senior Recruiting Manager, April Shell de Lima and Vice President Talent Acquisition, Timothy Neathery Friday September 15th, 9:30a Light Hall 214 Registration is requested Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and...
Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) webinar “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”
Aug. 31, 2017—Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) will be hosting a webinar entitled, “Golden Goose: Celebrating Science through Storytelling”. Erin Heath, Associate Director of Government Relations, AAAS and Julia Smith, Senior Federal Relations Officer, AAU will share a brief history of the Golden Goose Award and explain how storytelling can have an impact on science policy and advocacy. Please register for...
ASPIRE Internship: Concert Genetics, Clinical Data Scientist Intern, Franklin, TN
Aug. 30, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Concert Genetics Clinical Data Scientist Intern 810 Crescent Center Drive Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 Concert Genetics (www.concertgenetics.com), formerly NextGxDx, is a healthcare IT company located in Franklin, TN. Our mission is to provide tools that connect, unify, and simplify the world of genetic testing. Concert’s internship program is designed to...
Lab Pedagogies via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—Lab courses provide a rich opportunity for experiential learning, giving students time, space, and support to develop into practicing scientists and engineers. Lab courses also, however, carry their own challenges. How do we best foster the ways of thinking that characterize our disciplines? How do we also help students develop the practical skills—from keeping records...
Writing a Teaching Statement/Philosophy via Center for Teaching
Aug. 28, 2017—In this workshop, the Center for Teaching 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 their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. Facilitators: Kylie Korsnack & Justin Hubbard, CFT Graduate Teaching...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Positions with The Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning & Evaluation (CASTLE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Aug. 25, 2017—The Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning & Evaluation (CASTLE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology seeks two post-docs in the areas of physics, biology or chemistry education to join an HHMI-funded project focusing on fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity in the natural sciences. Additional teaching and/or research activities may be negotiated, with...
Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality; conference and livestream event presented by The Rockefeller University
Aug. 22, 2017—Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality Wednesday, September 6, 2017 The current media landscape is a confusing swirl of reality, misinformation, and so-called fake news. Where does science communication fit into this mess? And how can science communicators navigate a political climate that's increasingly hostile to both science and journalism? This one-day...
Preflight Program at the Vanderbilt Wond’ry now accepting applications
Aug. 22, 2017—PreFlight Program- Accepting Applications The Wond’ry in partnership with the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center are excited to once again offer a 10-week PreFlight program for aspiring Vanderbilt entrepreneurs. This course will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 5:15 pm at the Wond’ry. If you’ve ever dreamed...
AAAS’s “Career Empowerment for Women in Science” Webinar, August 28
Aug. 21, 2017—“Career Empowerment for Women in Science” Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 | 3-4 p.m. ET | FREE For women pursuing careers in the sciences, there are a number of unique challenges. Fortunately, there are also a number of strategies that women can employ to allow their talent, intelligence and scientific skill to shine through. This is the first...
The Ohio University College of Medicine 2017 Autumn Postdoctoral Recruitment Event
Aug. 18, 2017—The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Office of Postdoctoral Research is pleased to announce the 2017 Autumn Postdoctoral Recruitment Event! This event will be held November 2-3, in collaboration with the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Pelotonia Fellowship Program. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for outstanding PhD students...
LifeScience TN Academic Alliance General Body Meeting and Happy Hour on Thursday, August 31st
Aug. 16, 2017—Are you Interested in science industry, policy or advocacy? Come to the Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance General Body Meeting and Happy Hour! The mission of the Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance is to bring life science graduate students and post-doctoral researchers together to create opportunities for entrepreneurship, career development, and knowledge sharing with...
Job Opportunity: Microscopy & Image Analysis Laboratory Managing Director, University of Michigan
Aug. 15, 2017—Microscopy & Image Analysis Laboratory Managing Director Job Summary The Microscopy & Image Analysis Laboratory (MIL), as part of Michigan Medicine’s Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF) within the Office of Research, provides centralized access to major imaging instrumentation to investigators across the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan seeks to become a world...
ASPIRE Internship: axialHealthcare- Research Data Scientist, Nashville, TN
Aug. 15, 2017—axialHealthcare Research Data Scientist Intern 209 10th Ave. S. Suite 332 Nashville, TN 37203 axialHealthcare is transforming the lives of patients in pain and revolutionizing the delivery of pain care through insightful data analysis, data modeling, and creation of effective cloud-based platforms. We are currently seeking energetic, highly motivated, part-time interns enrolled in a graduate...
Adventure Science Center Eclipse Festival Volunteers Needed!
Aug. 15, 2017—Eclipse Festival Volunteers Needed! Did you know on August 21, a rare, total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental U.S for this first time since 1918, and Nashville is the biggest city in its path?! The Adventure Science Center will be hosting the Music City Solar Eclipse Festival & Viewing Party on August 19th,...
Job Opportunity: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computational Biology, Fisk University, Nashville, TN
Aug. 15, 2017—Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computational Biology Fisk University (www.fisk.edu) invites applications for an assistant professor in computational biology, tenure track, with demonstrated potential for excellence in student-centered undergraduate teaching and for developing a research program capable of attracting external funding and publishing peer-reviewed papers with undergraduate co-authors. The faculty member also will serve as...
Volunteer Opportunity: Co-Editor-in-Chief for BRET Newsletter, “Results and Discussion”
Aug. 15, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking a volunteer Content Editor to assist in the preparation and publication of the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion". This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on activities and resources available to BRET trainees. See past issues here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/results-and-discussion-newsletter For...
Nashville Software School Info Session: Data Science, August 23rd
Aug. 11, 2017—Nashville Software School Info Session: Data Science Wed, August 23, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT This special information session is for individuals interested in learning more about the Data Science Bootcamp at Nashville Software School. You'll hear more about the curriculum, tuition options, job placement services, etc. You will also have the opportunity...
Teaching Assistants needed for Organic Chemistry, Fall 2017, Vanderbilt University
Aug. 11, 2017—The Department of Chemistry is currently seeking graduate students or postdocs to serve as Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support 3 sections of Organic Chemistry lab (Lab Supervisors) and 6 Recitation Sections (Recitation Leaders). Lab Supervisors: The TA will be required to supervise lab and grade lab reports. Lab TAs will need to take a...