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Opportunity with Frontiers of Research and Academic Models of Excellence (FRAME)
Mar. 6, 2015—AGEP-TFRAME (Frontiers of Research and Academic Models of Excellence) provides professional preparation that will permit underrepresented minority graduate students and postdoctoral trainees in the STEM discipline to compete and succeed in the Professorate. FRAME Fellows represent the highest levels of accomplishment and are dedicated to pursuing academic careers in which they will help mentor and encourage future scholars. For Advanced Doctoral Students: Opportunities to apply for...
The Art and Science of Job Offer Negotiation for Women with Dr. Rebecca Bryant
Mar. 6, 2015—Negotiation and the acceptance or rejection of an offer is the final step in the job search process. But only about 25 percent of job applicants attempt to negotiate even though negotiation is widely accepted and usually expected. Women are often more reluctant to negotiate than men, and this disinclination accounts, in part, for continuing...
Scientist in the Classroom is now hiring for 2015-2016
Mar. 5, 2015—Scientist in the Classroom is now hiring science, math, or engineering graduate students and postdocs. Teach in the local public schools with a professional teacher one day per week during the 2015-2016 school year to bring real-world science to the classroom! Download the application: www.vanderbilt.edu/cso/scp For more information: jennifer.ufnar@vanderbilt.edu Earn $7000!
Nashville State Community College looking for Summer 2015 Adjuncts
Feb. 26, 2015—Nashville State Community College is looking for an adjunct instructor this summer to teach Anatomy and Physiology II. Adjuncts have to have an earned masters or doctoral degree and need at least 18 graduate hours in biology. Experience with A&P is always great. There is an adjunct application on the Nashville State website (www.NSCC.edu) and http://www.nscc.edu/jobs/jobs-listings/c/faculty/P0/. ...
Roundtable with Stephanie Dew: Teaching and Hiring in the Sciences at a Liberal Arts College
Feb. 23, 2015—The Office of Career Development presents: Teaching and Hiring in the Sciences at a Liberal Arts College A Roundtable, Brown Bag Lunch, Event Featuring Stephanie Dew, Centre College Bring your lunch and talk with alumna Stephanie Dew, a professor of Biology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Monday, March 23,...
Career Case Session: Big Data with Elizabeth Ann Stringer
Feb. 23, 2015—Career Case Session with Elizabeth Ann Stringer Tuesday, March 10 11:30-1:00pm Light Hall 433 This small-group session will be an in-depth focus on Dr. Stringer’s day-to-day activities. Registration is required to attend. Elizabeth Ann Stringer, a Nashville native, graduated from Sewanee in 2003 with a B.S. in Physics and from Vanderbilt in 2010 with a...
Job Posting: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy/Biomedical Engineering Program, University of South Carolina
Feb. 11, 2015—The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The School of Medicine was formed in the late 1970s and has experienced substantial growth in its educational and research programs. The Department of Cell Biology...
Job Opportunity – Senior Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics, Aegis Sciences Corporation (Nashville, TN)
Feb. 11, 2015—The Senior Scientist – Molecular Diagnostics will lead a team in supporting ongoing development of our molecular diagnostic products and clinical services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of molecular biology and next generation sequencing, including data interpretation, and has a proven track record of building and supporting scalable, clinical-grade NGS and other molecular assays...
Leadership and mentoring opportunity for graduate students: Apply to Be an International Orientation Leader
Feb. 10, 2015—The Office of International Student & Scholar Services is looking for undergraduate and graduate students, both international and domestic, who are passionate about helping others, looking to develop their leadership skills, and interested in serving as a mentor to incoming international students. Work with Fall 2015 new international students Apply online through Anchor Link by February 27 (login...
Versatile PhD: Online panel discussion “Careers in Informal Science Education” (2/23-27)
Feb. 2, 2015—Versatile PhD will host a free web-based asynchronous panel discussion on Careers in Informal Science Education, February 23-27. All panelists are PhDs or ABDs from STEM fields: – a biochemist who is now Director of Science and Integrated Strategies at a major science and industry museum – a neurologist who is now Public Outreach Manager...
NASA Summer Research Internship Program
Jan. 28, 2015—The Academy is the premier internship offered by NASA and has a main goal of training future leaders of the space industry. The summer research program attracts undergraduate and graduate students of various backgrounds, mostly in STEM fields. More detailed information about the internship can be found here: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/NASA_Academy.html#.VLGt7NJzRfB. The interests of your undergraduate and graduate students may...
Job Posting: Scientist/Toxicologist, PepsiCo Americas Foods (PAF)
Jan. 23, 2015—This individual will deliver expertise to the PepsiCo Americas Foods (PAF) Scientific Affairs function to enable innovation projects, new product development and new ingredient approval/development, as well as supporting crisis situations. This position will focus initially on support for the Quaker business and be recognized as a productive and collaborative team member supporting business goals...
PhD Career Connections: Big Data
Jan. 23, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: Big Data Tuesday, March 10 9:00-10:00am Light Hall 214 Registration requested. featuring Tom Lasko, PhD, and Elizabeth Ann Stringer, PhD Thomas A. Lasko, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics Tom has a PhD in Computer Science from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and an MD from UC San Diego. He...
PhD Career Connections: Working at the FDA
Jan. 23, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: Working at the FDA Wednesday, May 5 9:00-10:00am PRB 206 Registration is requested. featuring Omari Bandele, PhD Omari earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from Tennessee State University. While attending Tennessee State, he was the recipient of several honors and awards including the Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)...
“Job Searching While Pregnant” by the OITE Careers Blog
Jan. 19, 2015—Job Searching While Pregnant – OITE Career Blog – NIH Office of Intramural – Training and education
Job Posting: Associate Biomedical Modeler, Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Jan. 18, 2015— St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-renowned institution that is recognized as one of the best places to work in the nation. As a premier center for research and treatment of childhood catastrophic diseases, we employ a diverse team of scientific and healthcare professionals dedicated to the promise of hope. Children from all...
2015 Vanderbilt Center for Teaching Fellowships Available
Jan. 16, 2015—Deadline is Monday, February 16, the Center for Teaching (CFT) hires graduate student fellows as part of its efforts to mentor and train graduate students, including those serving as teaching assistants or instructors of record here at Vanderbilt as well as those interested in developing teaching skills for future faculty careers. The CFT has several...
Looking for a faculty position in the sciences at a small liberal arts teaching college?
Jan. 16, 2015—Looking for a faculty position in the sciences at a small liberal arts teaching college? Here’s an insider’s view of the hiring process. In general, what does the hiring committee look for in an applicant? While teaching experience is great, depending on the school, it may or may not be essential. What is important,...
Job Posting: Scientist/Senior Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics, Abbott
Jan. 15, 2015—Deadline: 02/13/2015 Please submit your resume at www.abbottcareers.com. Job Posting# 1500000023 and/or 1500000021 Core Job Responsibilities: This individual will conceive, plan, design, and conduct advanced studies. He or she will investigate and develop new procedures. He or she will act as independent contributor or lead scientist and will interact/coordinate with other groups and functions on project development and...
Become a better communicator: Apply for the iBiology Young Scientist Series!
Jan. 15, 2015—Are you a young scientist? Would you like to share the results of your biology research with an international audience? Are you interested in becoming a better communicator? Apply for the iBiology Young Scientist Seminar Series by February 1st, 2015! If you are a Ph.D. candidate or postdoctoral researcher in biological sciences, this competition offers a unique opportunity to...