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Career Panel Discussion with VU-WiSE (Vanderbilt University Women in Science and Engineering)
Mar. 13, 2017—Vanderbilt University Women in Science and Engineering Career Panel Discussion 03/29/17 5:30 PM Kissam C216 Anchorlink: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/organization/vuwise/calendar/details/1272905 This event will host a panel of women in science (PhD students, Post-doctoral fellow, MD/PhD, and clinical scientists) to talk about their careers and what lead them to their respective career paths. The first 15 minutes will have...
Insight Fellowships Summer 2017 – Apply by March 20!
Mar. 9, 2017—Now accepting applications for Summer 2017 Insight Fellowships! 750+ Insight alumni are now data scientists and data engineers at Facebook, LinkedIn, The New York Times, Apple, Airbnb, Netflix, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Uber, Seven Bridges Genomics, Twitter, Bloomberg, NBC, Microsoft, and 200+ other top companies. Insight Fellowship: 7 week, full-time, post-graduate training Fellowship leading...
Perspective on ‘Finding my scientific voice’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Mar. 3, 2017—NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series features scientists at different stages of career development and includes BRET’s very own Edward van Opstal! He will be discussing training in science communication. Check out his first post at the link below: Finding my scientific voice – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
Associate Medical Writer at Envision Pharma Group (recruiting 8 positions)
Mar. 3, 2017—A career at Envision Pharma Group may be just what you’re looking for! About Envision Pharma Group We are a global leader in medical communications, with an international portfolio of pharmaceutical and biotechnology company clients, whom we support from our offices in the UK, US, and the Asia Pacific region. We have an enviable reputation...
STEM Teaching Journal Club, applying for teaching-focused faculty positions
Mar. 1, 2017—Vanderbilt STEM Teaching Journal Club will be meeting Thursday, March 16 from 4-5pm in MRBIV 11455. We will be joined by Dr. Kevin Dieter of Vanderbilt’s Department of Psychology to discuss applying for and interviewing for teaching-focused faculty positions. All graduate students, postdocs, and anyone interested in teaching are welcome – no experience necessary, just...
Nashville chapter of American Medical Writers Association to hold networking event
Mar. 1, 2017—The Nashville chapter of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) is hosting a networking event for members and those interested in medical communications. This meeting will informally discuss the establishment of a book club focused on medical writing topics. Please RSVP at http://evite.me/rG3kSZysQD When: March 13, 5:30pm Where: Fido’s, Hillsboro Village
Job Opportunity: Head of Business Development, Nashville Biosciences, Nashville, TN
Feb. 24, 2017— Seeking Head of Business Development for disruptive Nashville biotech startup This is a full-time/exempt term position lasting six months to one year. Printable flyer Job Title: Head of Business Development About Nashville Biosciences (NashBio): NashBio’s business harnesses a unique genetic database linked to electronic medical records (EMRs) with years of longitudinal clinical data. The...
Vanderbilt Science Policy Group meeting hosts rep from 314 Action
Feb. 24, 2017—The Vanderbilt Science Policy Group will be meeting with a representative from 314 Action on Thursday, March 2nd from 5pm-6pm, 436 Robinson Research Building 314 Action is a nonprofit that was founded by members of the STEM community, grassroots supporters and political activists. 314 Action is concerned that STEM education in the United States is falling...
Vanderbilt Editor’s Club Hosting an Open Workshop on Developing a Specific Aims Page, 11:00 am, Friday, March 11th, 2017
Feb. 23, 2017—The Vanderbilt Editors' Club will be hosting a workshop on writing a clear, communicative Specific Aims page Specific Aims Page Workshop Friday, March 10th 11:00-12:00 am Light Hall 433 We encourage Vanderbilt graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to bring a draft of a Specific Aims page that we can fine-tune together; however, a draft in hand...
Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Office of the Provost, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, TN
Feb. 23, 2017—Project Manager-1700243 Description Reporting to the Vice Provost for Learning and Residential Affairs, the Project Manager will partner with the Vice Provost and an array of senior administrators on projects related to academic affairs and residential life. The Project Manager will implement strategic initiatives in student affairs, residence life, digital learning, the Library system, and...
Internship Opportunity: BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY, Genentech, San Francisco, CA
Feb. 23, 2017—INTERN – BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY South San Francisco, California Job ID: 00451644 pdf flyer The Position The mission of the group is to provide the information systems including the methods, software, databases, infrastructure, and training required for Research to access and analyze DNA and protein sequence information and related biological data. To utilize these information...
2017 ASCB Keck Graduate Institute Summer Biotech Course
Feb. 22, 2017—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), in partnership with Keck Graduate Institute, is offering a one-week intensive course from July 9-15, 2017, at the Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, CA. This course will accommodate 50 graduate students and postdocs (international and domestic). The course registration fee is $300, with an additional, optional accommodations package...
Mentor Young Scientists in Peru with Clubes de Ciencias Peru
Feb. 16, 2017—Clubes de Ciencia Peru Summer '17 Clubes de Ciencias Peru (CdeCPeru) is looking for talented young scientists to lead STEM workshops in Peru and mentor high school and college students. This summer (July 21st – 27th), the workshops will take place in Lima city. If selected, expenses for traveling, room & board, and materials for the...
Invitation to the Wond’ry’s PostFlight program
Feb. 16, 2017—PostFlight https://www.vanderbilt.edu/thewondry/postflight/ Aspiring Vanderbilt entrepreneurs who have a viable early stage idea are encouraged to attend the Wond’ry PostFlight program. PostFlight provides a step-by-step guide to launching a venture. Taught by the Wond’ry Mentors-in-Residence, who are experts in their respective fields, PostFlight is the perfect next step for graduates of the Wond’ry PreFlight program, entrepreneurs with a...
Re-posted: Inspirational “Beyond the Lab” Career Videos
Feb. 16, 2017—This post was originally posted on the Vanderbilt blog: Materials & Methods, a blog for emerging biomedical scientists. By Kate Stuart One of the greatest joys of working in the Office of Career Development is helping our graduate students and postdocs find meaningful careers after their time at Vanderbilt. We prepare them in a number of...
Job Opportunity: Associate Director of Foundation Relations, University of Notre Dame, South Bend IN
Feb. 16, 2017—University of Notre Dame is hiring an Associate Director of Foundation Relations The Associate Director will create and manage a system of support for the Directors of Foundation Relations to better enable them to maximize the effectiveness of their efforts. The primary function of Associate Director will be managing the submission process for a portfolio...
2017 Writing Studio’s 3MT Workshop
Feb. 15, 2017—The Writing Studio’s 3MT workshop will take place from 4:00-5:00 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in 306 Buttrick Hall. Gary Jaeger, the Director of the Writing Studio, will facilitate. In this one-hour workshop, we will analyze winning 3MT presentations to learn how narrative and argumentative structure can turn your dissertation or thesis research into a concise and compelling presentation. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/writing/2017/02/3mt-workshop/
Volunteer with the BRET Office of Career Development
Feb. 15, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development wants your help! Help us with the Reunion efforts! Help us write articles about alumni, faculty, and events! Let us know how you want to help. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BRETVOlunteerSurvey2017