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Alumni Career Stories: Courtney Bricker-Anthony
May. 8, 2017—The Vanderbilt Basic Sciences newsletter Basically Speaking: News From Basic Sciences, will be featuring career stories from graduate students and postdocs who have benefited from put ASPIRE program. Check out the first post here on Courtney Bricker-Anthony More about this Basically Speaking feature: Vanderbilt is one of only ten institutions nationwide to have received a Broadening Experiences...
Job Opportunity: Research Programs Manager, VICTR, VUMC
May. 3, 2017—Research Programs Manager VICTR is Vanderbilt's virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by the Vanderbilt Office of Research and the NIH sponsored Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. This is accomplished using a multi-faceted approach: through collaboration with a wide variety...
Job Opportunity: Bilingual Spanish/English Project Manager, VICTR, VUMC
May. 3, 2017—Bilingual Spanish/English Project Manager VICTR is seeking a Health Information Systems Project Manager I with bi-lingual fluency in both Spanish and English to join the Precision Medicine Initiative project. The Precision Medicine Initiative is a national research program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. It plans to enroll one million volunteers across the US...
Job Opportunity: Healthcare Research Project Manager – BioVU
May. 3, 2017—Healthcare Research Project Manager – BioVU Under direct supervision, oversees small projects or phases of larger projects. Responsible for coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure time completion of project. Effectively coordinates the activities of the team by becoming familiar with system scope and project objectives, as...
Job Opportunity: Healthcare Research Project Manager – VICTR, VUMC
May. 3, 2017—Healthcare Research Project Manager VICTR provides a broad spectrum of modern data and project management support services for research studies, quality improvement initiatives, and operational projects. Under direct supervision, the Health Information Systems Project Manager I will oversee small projects or phases of larger projects and is the research data expert for VICTR projects. This...
Scientist in the Classroom positions available for the 2017-2018 school year
May. 2, 2017—The Scientist in the Classroom Partnership Program, previously the National Science Foundation GK-12 Graduate Teaching Fellows Program, began serving Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in January 2000. Currently, the Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) Program is a collaboration between five educational institutions of higher learning, in the greater Nashville area. In affiliation with Metropolitan Nashville Public...
Applications are open for Insight Data Science Fellowships
May. 1, 2017—Insight is an intensive, seven week postdoctoral training fellowship that bridges the gap between academia and a career in data science. Based in Silicon Valley, New York City, Boston, Seattle, as well as a growing network across the country, the program enables scientists to learn the industry specific skills needed to work in the growing...
Month of May: Advising Appointment Drop-In Hours
Apr. 28, 2017—Due to the upcoming BRET Annual Career Symposium and the BRET Alumni Reunion, the Office of Career Development team is not accepting individual advising appointments for the month of May. Instead, throughout May, we are offering drop-in hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30-12:30pm in Light Hall 340. Meet with Kim Petrie, Ashley Brady, or...
Postdoc and early career opportunities posted on PathwaysToScience.org
Apr. 28, 2017—Pathways to Science "Our mission is to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)" PathwaysToScience.org has 167 different postdoc and early career opportunities posted on the site, including postdoctoral fellowships, grants, travel awards, mentoring opportunities, and more. Browse the full list of opportunities here: http://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=Postdocs_Postdoc+%26+Early+Career&submit=y&all=all Or use the advanced search page to narrow your...
ASPIRE Internship: Pendant Biosciences, Business Development Intern, Nashville, TN
Apr. 28, 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...
Applications open for BRAINS 2017: symposium for early career neuroscientists
Apr. 28, 2017—BRAINS – Broadening the Representation of Academic Investigators inNeuroSciences BRAINS is a national program to accelerate and improve the career advancement of neuroscience postdoctoral researchers and assistant professors from underrepresented groups. The BRAINS program was awarded renewal funding through 2021 from NIH’s National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Applications for the 2017 cohort will be accepted through 9...
Job Opportunity: Product Engineer, MONQ, LLC, Goodlettsville, TN
Apr. 28, 2017—MONQ Laboratories: Engineering & Design Position: Product Engineer About the Company MONQ, LLC is a science-driven startup specializing in olfaction and neurocognition. We develop novel plant-based products and delivery devices to modulate chemosensory signaling and cognition. We seek a biomedical engineer to develop delivery devices for various emulsions and solutions. Candidate should be comfortable working...
Maximizing Your Networking at the BRET 25th Reunion and Career Symposium
Apr. 25, 2017—The BRET 25th Reunion and Career Symposium is coming up fast and we will be welcoming 16 invited alumni speakers. In addition, many other alumni attendees will be present for small group rotations (networking huddles) and a networking reception. How can you make the most of the networking opportunities that this event will present? Kate Stuart,...
Atlanta BEST Magazine: Call for articles
Apr. 25, 2017—The Atlanta BEST Magazine came out with its first Issue in August 2013. This magazine, for the most part, is run by trainees in the Atlanta BEST program and other BEST institutions. Contributing writers and inspiration come from firsthand Atlanta BEST program experiences, the nationwide consortium of BEST institutions, and engaged people who have messages to share with...
Job Opportunity: Short-term faculty opportunity with Citizen Science at Bard College in New York
Apr. 13, 2017—Faculty – Citizen Science, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Citizen Science, Bard College’s core course emphasizing scientific literacy, is seeking instructors for January 2018. This innovative program is designed to introduce students in their first year of college to scientific thinking through hands on experience with laboratory investigations, computer modeling, and active classroom discussions during this...
Job Opportunity: Multiple Opportunities with PPD
Apr. 12, 2017—There are multiple opportunities available with PPD! For more information check out their careers site or the Life at PPD blog. Senior Scientist- Biopharmaceutical Services (Job Number 139491) Primary Location: Wisconsin > Madison PPD offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry. From early preclinical studies through post-approval research, our laboratory services are...
Science Salon hosted by VU-WiSE, April 18
Apr. 12, 2017—Join Vanderbilt Women in Science and Engineering (VU-WiSE) for a Science Salon celebrating the work of women in STEM at Vanderbilt. VU-WiSE is a community and support network of women in science, engineering and mathematics at Vanderbilt. Our members range from undergraduate students to faculty and staff. The Science Salon is a great chance to...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA): HRA Members’ Meeting Program Coordinator
Apr. 11, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Research Alliance (HRA) HRA Members’ Meeting Program Coordinator Reston, VA The Health Research Alliance (HRA), a collaborative member organization of ~75 nonprofit research funders, is committed to maximizing the impact of biomedical research and training to improve human health. HRA Members represent a variety of types of nonprofit funders of...
Job Opportunity: Education Program Associate, Penn State Science Outreach, University Park, PA
Apr. 10, 2017—Penn State Science Outreach – Education Program Associate 2 Positions: The Eberly College of Science (ECoS) Office of Science Outreach invites candidates to apply for the position of Education Program Associate. This position reports to the Director of Science Outreach. The successful candidate should, in collaboration, expect to contribute to the following: Program Planning and...
Call for bloggers – NIH Extracellular RNA Communication Program Blog Series
Apr. 10, 2017—Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training & NIH Extracellular RNA Communication Program Call for Bloggers Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national NIH effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to reach...