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Consulting 101 via VUADCC
Nov. 15, 2016—The Advanced Degree Consulting Club (ADCC) at Vanderbilt will be hosting a workshop titled, Consulting 101: Why An Advanced Degree is a Perfect Match for Consulting on Thursday, November 17th at 12 pm. This event will introduce and explain why consulting is a rewarding career option for advanced degree candidates. The workshop will feature expert...
Job Opportunity: Research Director, non-profit with IFOPA Association
Nov. 8, 2016—IFOPA is looking for someone who could be based in Boston, NYC, Chicago, or other area. In this role, the person hired will help lead scientific strategy, manage collaborations, interface with patients/families. This is a great role for someone who wants to be involved in setting the scientific direction. In terms of level, the organization...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Biology, University of Evansville, IN
Nov. 7, 2016—Assistant Professor of Biology: The Biology Department at the University of Evansville invites applications for a tenure-track position in cellular/molecular biology, with a preference for a focus in neurobiology. Expected teaching load includes the freshman-level introductory biology (Molecular Perspectives), and upper-level courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. The candidate selected will have an earned Ph.D....
Event: Tenet Healthcare employer info session
Nov. 7, 2016—Learn more from current employees of Tenet Healthcare about their Nashville company, the current culture, and job openings available. Tuesday, November 29 1:00pm Light Hall 407 ABC Registration requested.
Check out the Young Scientist Seminars on iBiology
Nov. 2, 2016—The Young Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a a video series produced by iBiology that features young scientists giving talks about their research and discoveries. It is a great opportunity for graduate students and postdocs interested in science communication and in sharing their work with an international audience of students, scientists, and educators. The YSS is...
Consulting Firm BCG Advanced Degree Virtual Session
Nov. 2, 2016—Join us for BCG Virtual Case Experience Sessions at 8 pm ET on November 16 and January 18. BCG consultants will share their transition to consulting and discuss recent case experiences. This is a great opportunity to get to know BCG, our people, and our work. Please register for each session via the links below. Registration closes...
Live & FREE Medical Science Liaison (MSL) webinar with Q&A (December)
Oct. 31, 2016—Check out the LIVE and FREE Medical Science Liaison webinar, learning how to become an MSL without industry experience. Agenda: – Welcome and introductions – How to become an MSL (12 chapters) – Q&A https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4784291030144130818?source=LI+direct+post+from+gotowebinar Webinar sponsored by https://www.fromsciencetopharma.com/.
Internship: Science Communications and Outreach Intern with Batten Disease Research Foundation- remote opportunity
Oct. 28, 2016—Science Communications and Outreach Intern (Work can be performed remotely) with Batten Disease Research Foundation – http://bdsra.org/. They are looking for a Ph.D. or postdoc who has experience with lysosomal storage disease research for an internship – ~10 hours/week to assist with communications activities. Internship is paid (appx $15/hour) Deadline to apply: ASAP, as applications are being reviewed...
Pierian Biosciences Employer Info Session
Oct. 28, 2016—Learn about the Nashville company Pierian Biosciences and their current opportunities. Friday, November 11 10:00am Light Hall 512 Registration strongly requested. Join us in welcoming, Matt Westfall, Ph.D., Director of Assay Development and laboratory Operations at Pierian Biosciences as he tells us about about his career path (Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt in 2003), what...
Yale Ciencia Academy (YCA) for Professional Development for Graduate Students
Oct. 27, 2016—YCA complements graduate training by connecting PhD, MD/PhD, or PsyD students conducting biological, biomedical or behavioral sciences research, with a network of diverse mentors, professional contacts, and role models who can help expand their opportunities for mentoring, peer support, networking, outreach, and professional growth and advancement. Key features of the program include: Virtual chats...
Job Opportunity: Technical Sales Consultant, Miltenyi Biotec, Inc
Oct. 27, 2016—Have you always been motivated by your passion for the life sciences and a desire to foster lasting relationships with science partners? If yes, join our team as a… Technical Sales Consultant (Tennessee) Your tasks As a member of the Miltenyi Biotec North America Sales Team, you will be responsible for our full line of...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist, Tenet Health, Nashville, TN
Oct. 26, 2016—Tenet Health is seeking multiple data scientists to join its data science team. The data science team is a new and exciting group within Tenet that will address high priority clinical and operational challenges through data science, health services research, and predictive analytics. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in healthcare delivery,...
PhD Career Connections: Career Opportunities in Science Outreach
Oct. 25, 2016—Welcome back alumna Tiffany Farmer, PhD, Director of Education and Community Outreach with Nashville's Adventure Science Center. PhD Career Connections: Career Opportunities in Science Outreach Tuesday, January 17 9:00am PRB 206 Registration is requested.
Scientist I, Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, WA
Oct. 24, 2016—Scientist I Job Summary The Allen Institute for Brain Science, located in Seattle, Washington, is comprised of a multidisciplinary staff committed to understanding how the brain works and helping to unlock the mysteries of neurological diseases and disorders affecting millions worldwide. Serving the scientific community is at the center of our mission to accelerate progress toward...
Launch Tennessee Specialist Program
Oct. 24, 2016—The Launch TN Specialist Program kicked off in May 2014, providing students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee's entrepreneurial community. Students work with Entrepreneurship Centers, specialized cohort programs and individual teams to make their own unique mark in Tennessee's entrepreneurial landscape. The 13-week program gives students real-life exposure to what it's like to work for an early-stage...
PhD Career Connections: Teaching and Education Landscape in High Schools
Oct. 24, 2016—Join us as we welcome Dr. Paulianda Jones, PhD, former postdoctoral fellow in the Conn Lab, for PhD Career Connections. Dr. Jones is a science teacher for the Upper School of Ethical Culture Fieldston School in Bronx, NY. Monday, November 14, 2016 11:00am-noon Light Hall 411 A-D Registration is requested. Dr. Paulianda J. Jones is...
Senior Medical Writer, Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), Durham, NC
Oct. 21, 2016—Senior regulatory writer The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) Regulatory Writing group has an opening for a Senior Medical Writer with regulatory writing experience. The position is full time permanent, and is located in the DCRI offices in downtown Durham, North Carolina, although remote work is a possibility. The Senior Medical Writer will be responsible...
NCI Senior Investigator Dr. Munira Basrai to speak on career options at the NIH
Oct. 19, 2016—Dr. Munira Basrai, Ph.D. (Senior Investigator, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute) will hold an informal discussion about training and career opportunities at the National Institutes of Health. Programs/positions encompassing every level of experience will be discussed. Please note that this session will follow the conclusion of Dr. Basrai’s research presentation (4:10pm in 1220...
New F32 fellowship opportunity for postdocs through the BRAIN Initiative
Oct. 17, 2016—The NIH last month announced multiple funding opportunities under the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, originally launched in FY 2014. The opportunities include BRAIN Initiative Fellows, NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32), Data Archives for the BRAIN Initiative (R24), Standards to Define Experiments Related to the BRAIN Initiative (R24), Integration and Analysis of...
NIH to Hold Online Briefings on the Peer Review Process for Fellowship Applicants
Oct. 17, 2016—The NIH September 28 published a notice announcing three online video briefings the NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) will host in the coming weeks for NIH grant applicants, their mentors, and reviewers. The first two briefings (November 2 and December 1) will provide fellowship and R01 grant applicants key information to navigate the NIH...