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Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship
Aug. 27, 2015—This fellowship gives recent graduates the opportunity to work for executive-level state government leaders in areas that interest them. It is a two-year commitment, and all of the fellows live and work in Nashville, Tennessee. Please visit the website for more information and if you have questions, those can be sent to tn.fellows@tn.gov. The Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship...
Job Opportunity: Clinician Position Specification, Foci Cognitive Training, Chattanooga, TN
Aug. 26, 2015—Foci Cognitive Training is a new and innovative cognitive training company that specializes in the use of non-medicinal (technology-driven) interventions to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD and associated disorders. Focusing primarily on children ages 5-20, the business will use neurofeedback training and working memory exercises as its primary modalities of therapy. Unlike most existing neurotherapy...
ASPIRE Internships are here!
Aug. 24, 2015—The ASPIRE Program along with the Office of Career Development is excited to announce the launch of ASPIRE Internships. Internships will be advertised on a rolling basis throughout the year, and applications are handled through SurveyMonkey. Check out the current opportunities available including: Intern, NextGxDx, Nashville, TN (Closed Aug 7, 2015) Intern, Insight Genetics, Nashville, TN (Closed...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Biochemistry I
Aug. 24, 2015—Teaching Internship: Biochemistry I Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00- 2:30 pm Course-associated laboratory: Wednesday’s from 3:30- 6:30 pm (or as late as it takes) Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching,...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Molecular Methods
Aug. 24, 2015— ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Molecular Methods Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am Course-associated laboratory: Wednesday’s from 3:30-5:30 pm and Thursdays 11:00-1:00 pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It is...
ASPIRE Internship: Insight Genetics, Inc.
Aug. 24, 2015—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Insight Genetics, Inc. Genomics Department 2 International Plaza Dr. Suite 280 Nashville, TN 37207 Insight Genetics (http://www.insightgenetics.com/) is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients through the design, development, and deployment of molecular diagnostic assays. Insight Genetics is seeking candidates for an internship in the Genomics Department. The internship will...
ASPIRE Internship: NextGxDx
Aug. 24, 2015—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...
Job Opportunity: Upper School Chemistry and Upper School Biology Teacher, Harpeth Hall
Aug. 14, 2015—Two science teacher positions are currently open at Harpeth Hall School. See below for details. Upper School Biology Teacher The Harpeth Hall School seeks a dynamic biology teacher, who is qualified to teach upper school biology. The ideal candidate will be an experienced science teacher who has an enthusiasm for working with high school students,...
Navigating the Academic Landscape featuring Dean Fauchet
Aug. 13, 2015— This seminar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in science and engineering who are actively pursuing faculty jobs as well as those who are exploring academia as one possible career path. Dr. Fauchet will provide a 30,000 foot view of the role of universities...
Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health Fellows Program 2015 applications open
Aug. 12, 2015—The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) is now accepting applications for the Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke Consortium for Global Health Fellows, 2016-17 cohort. This outstanding program offers a year-abroad opportunity to develop research skills in a global health research setting. Details are in the text and links below; the application deadline is November 1, 2015. We and other VIGH faculty and staff members are eager to...
Job Opportunity: Tenure-Track Position, Neurophysiologist/Neurobiologist, Wheeling Jesuit University
Aug. 12, 2015—TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY The Biology Department of Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU) seeks a neurophysiologist/neurobiologist for a tenure track position beginning in the Academic Year 2016-2017. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in neurobiology or neurophysiology for Biology majors, a two-semester anatomy/physiology course and laboratory for Nursing...
Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Aug. 10, 2015—The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) is seeking a qualified professional to fill the role of Health Information Systems Project Manager I. VICTR provides a broad spectrum of modern data and project management support services for research studies, quality improvement initiatives, and operational projects. Under direct supervision, the Project Manager oversees small projects or...
Health Program Associate, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Oakland, CA
Aug. 10, 2015—The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Program Associate for our Health program. The Rainin Foundation supports cutting-edge research projects that are potentially transformative to diagnosing, treating and curing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The Program Associate will report to the Program Officer for Health to support the full range of the Foundation's...
So You Want to be a Patent Professional?
Jul. 29, 2015—Explore the role and career of a patent professional with Hilary Dorr Lang, Ph.D. , Associate and Registered Patent Attorney at Patterson Intellectual Property Law. Patterson is a 20 lawyer intellectual property law firm in Nashville, TN, where Hilary focuses her practice on patent prosecution and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Friday, August 7 9-10am PRB 206...
Volunteer Opportunity in Advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-South Chapter
Jul. 28, 2015—Would you like to assist the Alzheimer’s Association in building a relationship with Congressman Jim Cooper and his staff throughout the year, as well as educating them on the foundation’s federal priorities? The Mid-South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is head-quartered in Nashville, TN and has Advocacy Ambassadors assigned to our Tennessee Legislators. Dr. Eric...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Technology Commercialization
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Biomedical Research and Media
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Effective Oral Communication Methods
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Introduction to Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...
2015 ASPIRE Module: Clinical Microbiology: Applying Your PhD to Patient Care
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in three theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training. Class...