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LinkedIn is Your Friend
Dec. 5, 2016—LinkedIn is Your Friend Wednesday, December 7, 2016 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Alumni Hall 010 Learn how to effectively use LinkedIn for your job search, even for those with advanced degrees. LinkedIn offers tools to make connecting and finding jobs easier. We will demystify these and highlight its best uses for graduate students and postdocs....
Write for the NIH BEST Blog
Dec. 2, 2016—Call for Bloggers Your school’s BEST career development program is part of a national 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 give others a taste of your experience. We are looking for two new bloggers...
Use VU Library’s resource – First Research – to assist with Interview Prep
Dec. 2, 2016—Interviews often come up on short notice. Use the First Research database for Industry Profiles including : overviews, challenges, trends, financials, forecasts, growth rating, and industry drivers. Owen students love the “Call Prep Question” and “Executive Insights” for Q&A pairs at the C-Suite level.
Job Opportunity: Toxicologist, FDA Center for Tobacco Products, Silver Spring, MD
Dec. 2, 2016—****This is an FDA-wide announcement, so ensure that you select CTP as your Center of interest when you apply. Don't forget to upload transcripts, including undergraduate. Summary Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your...
STEM Pedagogy Club hosting Center for Teaching’s Cynthia Brame
Dec. 1, 2016—Vanderbilt’s STEM Pedagogy Journal Club will be meeting Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4-5pm in MRBIV 11455. We will be discussing digital learning techniques with Dr. Cynthia Brame, assistant director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. You can read up on our topic here: http://www.lifescied.org/content/15/4/es6.full.pdf+html. No experience needed, all are welcome to attend! Email tyler.perfitt@vanderbilt.edu with any questions.
Start-ups 101 Webinar via VU Alumni Association
Nov. 30, 2016—Start-up fever seems to be everywhere these days. Shark Tank has been on TV for eight seasons and entrepreneur centers are popping up all over the country. The Wall Street Journal and New York Times are filled with stories about these types of companies. Have you ever considered working for a start-up or launching your...
Networking for Medical Communicators
Nov. 30, 2016—Networking for Medical Communicators host: American Medical Writers Association Southeast Chapter when: Monday, December 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM where: Germantown Cafe 1200 5th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 A holiday networking gathering for medical and science communicators. It's a festive time of year, so let's take some time away from our...
How to Use the BRET Office of Career Development Blog
Nov. 21, 2016—The BRET Office of Career Development blog can really pack a punch! There is MUCH more to the blog than just the first page. We use it as a repository for career information and professional development opportunities, and you can essentially use it as a gateway page to learn about any career path. See below...
Job Opportunity: Belmont University Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
Nov. 21, 2016—Belmont University Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Neuroscience As part of an initiative to enhance course offerings and undergraduate research opportunities in Neuroscience, the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Neuroscience at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2017. Applicants must have a...
Volunteer Opportunity: Co-Editor-in-Chief for BRET Newsletter, “Results and Discussion”
Nov. 21, 2016—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking a volunteer Content Editor to assist in the preparation and publication of the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion". This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on activities and resources available to BRET trainees. See past issues here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/results-and-discussion-newsletter For...
Volunteer Opportunity: Writing Submissions for the Atlanta BEST magazine
Nov. 21, 2016—Are you looking for opportunities to have your writing published? The Atlanta BEST Magazine is seeking submissions for articles for inclusion in the Winter 2017 issue! The Atlanta BEST Magazine is a trainee run magazine that features articles for, by, and about BEST trainees. We welcome articles on a range of topics from anyone involved in...
BCG Informational Webinars
Nov. 18, 2016—Join BCG this winter for informational webinars. Each session provides a unique opportunity to get to know BCG, their people, and the work. Registration is required. Please register for each session via the links below. Registration closes the morning of each virtual event. Login details will be shared with registered attendees on the event day....
Teacher Job Fair for Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nov. 18, 2016—Metro Nashville Public Schools is having a Teacher Job Fair on December 6th at The Martin Center for Professional Development. Location: 2400 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN Tuesday, December 6 Time: 4:oo-5:00pm for Elementary Teachers & 5:30-6:30pm for Middle & High School Teachers Take copies of your resume! Please see attached flyer for more information.
Adventure Science Center’s TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science Technology Engineering and Research) Seeking STEM Women Presenters
Nov. 15, 2016—Adventure Science Center's annual TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science Technology Engineering and Research) is a daylong professional conference for high school girls, presented by women working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professions. During a 55-minute session, presenters share details about their careers, answer questions, help steer participants to the right educational pathway, and give...
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...