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February Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café Schedule
Feb. 5, 2015—Attention Postdoctoral Fellows, If you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. New for 2015! · The 2nd Thursday of the month serves as an “orientation” to ASPIRE by providing...
STEM Conference for Girls in 9th-12th Grade, Adventure Science Center, Nashville
Feb. 4, 2015—STEM Conference for Girls in 9th to 12th Grade (Adventure Science Center) Saturday, February 14, 2015 | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Research) is a daylong professional conference for high school women, presented by women working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Research) professions. Each presenter is...
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...
Call for Graduate Applications – Writing Studio
Jan. 29, 2015—The Vanderbilt Writing Studio is now in the process of hiring Graduate Writing Consultants, the Arts & Science Graduate Writing Fellow, and the Peabody Graduate Writing Fellow for the 2015-2016 academic year. Writing Consultants primarily hold one-to-one consultation sessions with graduate and undergraduate writers, but also have opportunities to facilitate workshops, writing groups, and other events....
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...
Download latest Career Trends booklet by ScienceCareers/AAAS
Jan. 16, 2015— If you are considering making the move from the lab, you are not alone. This transition is taking place at all career levels, spurred by different motivations. Whatever the reason, many have successfully taken this road, and so can you. Learn More: Download your free copy of the newest PDF booklet in our Career Trends series, Exploring Careers Beyond...
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...
Job Posting: Quality and Regulatory Affairs Scientist, Insight Genetics, Nashville
Jan. 14, 2015—JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Quality and Regulatory Affairs Scientist I Department: Regulatory Affairs Department JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY Insight Genetics is dedicated to client satisfaction and continual improvement. The Quality and Regulatory Affairs Scientist I is an entry level position responsible for the effective management of Insight Genetics’ Quality Management System processes internally and implementation...
Guest Blog Post: So you want to be a science writer?
Jan. 13, 2015—While moving away from the bench toward a science-writing career can feel daunting, it is possible (and as this collection of science writer origin stories shows, lots of folks have done it). When you’re interested in any career, whether it’s one at the bench or not, the best way to eventually get the job that...
PhD Career Connections: STEM Teaching in K-12
Jan. 13, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: STEM Teaching in K-12 Thursday, February 5, 2015 9:00-10:00am Light Hall 214 featuring Jennifer Ufnar, PhD, and Heather Johnson, PhD Registration is requested. Jennifer A. Ufnar, PhD, is the current director of the SCP Program at Vanderbilt University within the Department of Teaching and Learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi,...
Resume 101 is back!
Jan. 11, 2015— For the third year in a row, Dr. Kim Petrie will be presenting, “Resume 101,” the popular seminar that arms BRET PhD and postdocs with a robust resume. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling résumé that showcases your professional skills and accomplishments. We’ll discuss the differences between CVs and résumés,...
Teaching Opportunity: one day weekly, middle school enrichment, VU CSO
Jan. 9, 2015—The Center for Science Outreach and the Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) Program are currently recruiting a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow to co-teach with a classroom teacher one day per week (Tuesday) in the newly created Day of Discovery Program. The Center for Science Outreach has created the Day of Discovery, a new...