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ASPIRE Internship: SyBBURE Searle Undergraduate Scientific Advisor (To start Summer 2017 or Fall 2017)
Mar. 17, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: SyBBURE Searle Undergraduate Research Program Scientific Advisor Vanderbilt University Campus The SyBBURE Searle Undergraduate Research Program (sybbure.org) supports the year-round research of a diverse group of students and provides a culture of creativity, innovation, and teamwork that serves to incubate the minds of the next generation of scientists, engineers, researchers, and inventors. Positions...
Job Opportunity: Healthcare Research Project Manager, BioVU, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Mar. 17, 2017—See the job post here. If you apply for this job, please let the BRET Office of Career Development know by emailing Kate Stuart or Ashley Brady. 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...
Volunteers needed for The Destination Imagination State Tournament
Mar. 15, 2017—Destination Imagination (DI) (https://www.destinationimagination.org) is a creative problem solving program designed to inspire the global community of learners to utilize diverse approaches in applying 21st century skills and creativity. K-12 students form teams and compete in various themed challenges. Challenges are in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine arts and service learning....
CTTC Medical Device Lunch and Learn Lecture March 28th
Mar. 14, 2017—Please join us Tuesday, March 28th from 11:45am to 12:45pm at Light Hall 202 for a lunch and learn hosted by Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization(CTTC) and the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE). Ashley Wittorf, Executive Director of AdvaMed Accel, will be our featured speaker. She will discuss: “How the role of government affects efforts...
BCG Advanced Degree Recruiting Resume Writing Workshop 3/28
Mar. 14, 2017— Join The Boston Consulting Group for a Virtual Resume Workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:00 pm ET with ADC consultants from BCG Atlanta. Learn tips for transforming your CV into a one-page business style resume. ADC consultants will share their experiences both as candidates and now interviewers at BCG. ...
BCG Facebook Live Event 3/23
Mar. 14, 2017—Join us as we go Live on Facebook on Thursday, March 23 at 4:00 pm ET with two ADC consultants. Learn about their transition to consulting and experiences at BCG. BCG March 23 Live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCGcareer/
White House OSTP Accepting Internship Applications
Mar. 13, 2017—The Trump administration has posted information about its Office of Science of Technology Policy internship program and is currently seeking applicants. Although applications are accepted on a rolling basis for fall, spring, and summer terms, the summer 2017 application deadline is this Wednesday, March 15. According to the website, “serving as an OSTP intern provides...
World Technology Evaluation Center Hiring Nanotech Policy Analyst
Mar. 13, 2017—The World Technology Evaluation Center is hiring a Policy Analyst with knowledge of nanotechnology standards and a Ph.D. in a scientific discipline relevant to nanotechnology for a position based in Arlington, Virginia. Among its clients, WTEC provides support to the federal National Nanotechnology Coordination Office. The analyst will “provide high-level scientific support for office management,...
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...
McKinsey & Company: Summer Insight Programs Applications due April 9th
Mar. 13, 2017—McKinsey & Company are providing their Summer Insight Programs once again! Insight: Application-only, all expense-paid, weekend workshops for non-MBA advanced professional degree candidates, including PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, interested in exploring careers in consulting. Applications for the McKinsey Insight Engineering and Science program and the McKinsey Insight Healthcare program are due April 9, 2017. Links to the applications are below. ...
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...
Job Opportunity: Project Manager, VC of Diversity DIV, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, TN
Mar. 8, 2017—Project Manager-1700331Description Provides project support to department leadership in the development of strategic and operational initiatives to enhance the mission of the institution. Works with department leaders to plan and execute initiatives in a variety of areas. These efforts include conducting needs assessments, review and making recommendations in a variety of areas, implementing institutional...
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...
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)
McKinsey and Company: Next Generation Women Leaders 2017 Leadership Event- June 15-17, Washington, D.C.
Mar. 2, 2017— Next Generation Women Leaders 2017 – North America McKinsey & Company invites female students and experienced professionals across North America to be inspired and make a difference! McKinsey passionately believes in developing outstanding female leaders and promoting gender diversity, both at our firm and in the world at large. We invite you to take...
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
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...
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...