Author
Vanderbilt’s CCTC and Innovation Center now offering 8 week entrepreneurship program – apply today!
Aug. 22, 2016—As part of its “Startup Vanderbilt” initiative, the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Vanderbilt Innovation Center, in collaboration with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, is pleased to offer the Entrepreneur Center’s Pre-Flight Program for aspiring entrepreneurs. The program will be held at the Vanderbilt Innovation Center. Pre-Flight will be an 8 to 10 week program...
Aspirnaut Certificate Program in K-12 Science Communication & Outreach
Aug. 21, 2016—Aspirnaut Certificate Program*** in K-12 Science Communication & Outreach Cohort of 3-5 students/semester Application accepted on a rolling basis until November 1st until filled Course session 1-3 start mid-November In many cases, this is the first opportunity for the K-12 students to interact with a scientist. This interaction between the classroom and scientist is...
ASPIRE Internship: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance International Conference Program and PFDD Coordinator
Aug. 20, 2016—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance International Conference Program and PFDD Coordinator 801 Roeder Rd. Suite 750 Silver Spring, MD 20910 The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TSA) is the only US-based national organization dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex, while improving the lives of those affected. Founded in 1974, it works to improve...
Opportunities and Resources in Clinical Research
Aug. 19, 2016— Join us in welcoming esteemed partner Jim Kremidas, Executive Director of ACRP, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Mr. Kremidas will discuss future opportunities and resources for PhD trainees interested in clinical research as a career option. Friday, September 30, 2016 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Light Hall, Room 214 Registration requested.
PhD Career Connections: Medical and Science Writing and Healthcare Communication
Aug. 19, 2016—Join us in welcoming Karen Ventii, PhD and Dr. Abby Olena, PhD, to campus. Dr. Karen Ventii is the Vice-President of Medical Communications at Gold Star Communications. Dr. Ventii has worked as a full time medical writer since 2005. After realizing her passion for empowering other medical writers, she launched Gold Star Communications in 2011 to support the training...
Event: Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Workshop
Aug. 19, 2016— The Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Workshop will focus on demonstrating how to parlay the skills you already have for a job as a medical writer within a healthcare communications agency. During the workshop, participants will be provided with a framework on which to develop a portfolio that may be used for job interviews. Additionally, general preparedness insights will...
Apply now for an ASPIRE Externship opportunity in STEM policy and advocacy
Aug. 18, 2016—If you're interested in a career in science policy, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look October 13-14, 2016 Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt University...
Academic Job Search Workshop & Panel
Aug. 18, 2016—Thursday, August 25 Alumni Hall 201 11:45 am – 2:00 pm (lunch provided) Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/SIymO4K2Rp9KVm5z2 · 11:45 am – 1:15 pm: We Got Jobs! Advice from Junior Faculty Get advice from recent hires at Vanderbilt—clearly, they did something right in their job search. Bring your questions, too! We will have panelists from the Humanities,...
What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoc Position; a Perspective from St. Jude
Aug. 18, 2016—Dr. Linda Harris, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will present, “What to look for when searching for a postdoc position; a perspective from St. Jude” on Wednesday, October 5, at 12:00pm, in Light Hall 512. Lunch will be provided, so advance registration is required. Register here. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,...
“Staying Ahead of the Curve in Diagnostics Policy”, Webinar via Life Science TN
Aug. 18, 2016—You're Invited to a Life Science TN Webinar Staying Ahead of the Curve in Diagnostics Policy Thursday, September 1 9:30 – 11 a.m. CT The BRET Office will be streaming this webinar live from Light Hall 415C. Please plan to join us if you are interested (no need for a Life Science TN membership)! How...
Webinar with Kim Petrie: Building professional relationships: pragmatic advice for the human scientist
Aug. 15, 2016—ASBMB–BEST summer webinar series http://www.asbmb.org/careers/webinars/ The ASBMB is partnering with the NIH's Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program to pilot a webinar series in summer 2016. Recordings of the webinars will be available here afterward. Registration is free but limited, so register early. Building professional relationships: pragmatic advice for the human scientist Wednesday, Aug. 17 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m....
ASPIRE Teaching Intern, General Biology 1010, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Aug. 12, 2016—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: General Biology 1010 Class Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00-9:15 am Course-associated laboratory: Tuesday 9:30-11:30 Class Starts August 25, 2016 Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Ranked No. 5 in the Regional Universities South category, Belmont University consists of approximately 7,400 students who come from every state and more than 25...
Volunteers Needed for Aspirnaut Beaming of STEM Labs to Rural America
Aug. 11, 2016—Volunteers Needed for Aspirnaut™ Beaming of STEM Labs to Rural America. Aspirnaut is entering its 8th year of beaming hands-on inquiry-based STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) labs to rural Tennessee, Arkansas, Maine. Videoconferencing to youth in 3rd-8th grades is the perfect opportunity for post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students to gain valuable teaching experience and to help supplement...
PhD Career Connections: Preclinical Research Services
Aug. 10, 2016—Join us in welcoming back alumnus Chris Rogers, PhD. Dr. Rogers is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Exemplar Genetics, a company focused on the development and study of improved models of human disease. Dr. Rogers received his PhD from Vanderbilt University and completed post-doctoral training at the University of Iowa. While at Iowa,...
PhD Career Connections: Liberal Arts College Faculty
Aug. 10, 2016—Join us in welcoming back alumna Kelli Kazmier, PhD, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Hillsdale College. Friday, October 14 9:00am Light Hall 214 Register here. Dr. Kelli Kazmier is a 2014 graduate of the Vanderbilt Chemical and Physical Biology program and former trainee of Dr. Hassane Mchaourab in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Upon...
Job Opportunity: Government Relations Advocacy Associate, American Institute of Physics
Aug. 5, 2016—The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is seeking a full-time Government Relations Advocacy Associate to enable AIP and its Member Societies to inform and influence the U.S. Congress and other policy makers. The Associate will assist with coordinating and advancing legislative and policy goals and programs. Responsibilities will include: monitoring and analyzing federal science legislation and policy...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc., Product Development Analyst
Aug. 5, 2016—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc Product Development Analyst 810 Crescent Center Drive Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 NextGxDx (www.nextgxdx.com) is a startup healthcare IP company located in Franklin, TN at the Cool Springs Life Science Center. Our mission is to help physicians search, compare, and order the right genetic test, the first time. NextGxDx’s...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc., Clinical Development Analyst
Aug. 4, 2016—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc Clinical Development Analyst 810 Crescent Center Drive Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 NextGxDx (www.nextgxdx.com) is a startup healthcare IP company located in Franklin, TN at the Cool Springs Life Science Center. Our mission is to help physicians search, compare, and order the right genetic test, the first time. NextGxDx’s...
Job Opportunity: Part-time Instructors, Columbia State Community College, Williamson County campus, Franklin, TN
Aug. 2, 2016—Columbia State is seeking part-time instructors for courses at the new Williamson Campus located on 1228 Liberty Pike. The subject areas needed are listed below with the minimum degree requirements: Biology – Master Degree and 18 graduate hours in Biology Mathematics – Master Degree and 18 graduate hours in Mathematics Learning Support Mathematics* – Bachelor Degree...
Job Opportunity: Memphis Meats, Stem Cell Biologist, San Francisco, CA
Jul. 26, 2016—Memphis Meats We love meat. But like most Americans, we don’t love the many negative side effects of conventional meat production: environmental degradation, a slew of health risks, and food products that contain antibiotics, fecal matter, pathogens, and other contaminants. That’s why we started Memphis Meats. We’re creating a new kind of farming, one that...