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Applications now accepted for Insight Health Data Science Fellows Program in Boston
Apr. 23, 2015—If you're interested in a career in data science, check this out! The Insight Data Science program has just announced the inaugural session of a new Insight Health Data Science Fellows Program, focused on data science in healthcare and the life sciences, to be based in Boston, starting on July 6. There is an unprecedented amount...
Job Opportunity: Legislative Aide, FASEB
Apr. 21, 2015—The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) seeks a Legislative Affairs Officer to assist in FASEB’s research advocacy program. The individual will track legislative and policy developments affecting FASEB member societies, draft congressional and correspondence, position papers and testimony, support the Director of Legislative Relations and Director of Public Affairs, represent FASEB and...
Webinar on Time Management and Productivity with Jeremy Payne
Apr. 19, 2015—Join International Director of Forum Resources Jeremy Payne, Ed.D. of Young Presidents’ Organization for this FREE 45-minute webinar covering “Time Management and Productivity.” Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Alumni Association, Jeremy will break down common workplace productivity myths, provide actionable tools to tame your inbox, and share easy to implement tips for bringing efficiency to your...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist positions
Apr. 17, 2015—Multiple Data Scientist positions are available in a large, publicly-traded healthcare organization. Data Scientists will work with the business to understand business problems, analyze relevant data, interpret the results, and provide reports. Knowledge areas include, but are not limited to, Root cause identification, Clustering, Regression, Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning, Hypothesis Testing etc. Candidate should exhibit strong passion for empirical...
Career Case Session with Omari Bandele
Apr. 16, 2015—Join Omari Bandele, PhD, FDA, as he discusses in-depth his daily work-life activities. Wednesday, May 6 11:30am-1pm Light Hall 415 A&B Registration is required. The closed group will have an in-depth discussion with Dr. Bandele about his role with the FDA and skills needed to obtain and maintain the position. Event limited to 25 people. ...
BRET Newsletter: Results and Discussion, Spring 2015 edition
Apr. 16, 2015—
2015 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Apr. 15, 2015—Are you interested in a career in business, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, or consulting? If so, then SAVE THE DATES! This summer, the BRET Office of Career Development hopes to offer a free short course, the Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, for biomedical sciences postdocs and PhD students (see attached syllabus). Limited to 20 participants and designed to...
Job Opportunity: Managing Editor, Congressional Budget Office
Apr. 15, 2015—The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress to aid in policy decisions. The Management, Business, and Information Services Division seeks an experienced editor to manage the day-to-day operations of editing and publishing—helping to ensure that CBO’s reports are clear and accessible to a broad...
April 23 Postdoc Cafe: Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch
Apr. 15, 2015—Dear 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. Please join me for: “Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch” What’s an elevator pitch and why would...
Writing Your Federal Resume: a Virtual Presentation
Apr. 14, 2015—Writing Your Federal Resume: This FREE virtual presentation will explain each section of the job opportunity announcement (JOA) in an effort to better inform applicants and to assist them in selecting the right job. The presentation will highlight a 3 part process to assist applicants in writing their Federal resume. Attendees will be shown a real JOA and...
Learn Coding: courses and schools in Nashville
Apr. 13, 2015—The BRET Office of Career Development does not endorse these opportunities, nor do we know the effectiveness of the programs. That said, here are a few options to learn more with your interest coding. The Iron Yard (Nashville) The Iron Yard works directly with Launch Tennessee to bring tech education to the already-robust ecosystem they...
2015 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology
Apr. 8, 2015—The international Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is awarded annually to one young scientist for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology conducted by him/her during the past three years. Prize money: US$ 25,000 For more information, visit the site. The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology acknowledges the increasing...
Short-term Faculty Opportunity, Bard College Citizen Science Program
Apr. 6, 2015—Attention postdocs, advanced PhD students, and other research scientists: please see below the short-term faculty position at Bard College. Bard College, located in New York’s Hudson River Valley, is seeking scientists for short term faculty positions for next January 10-27, 2016. They are looking for scientists with PhDs (but this is a great opportunity to...
Data Management for Clinical Research Vanderbilt Coursera course
Apr. 3, 2015—Learn critical concepts and practical methods to support research data planning, collection, storage and dissemination.
2015 BRET Annual Career Symposium: Science Careers That Put Your Communication Skills to Work!
Apr. 3, 2015—The BRET Office of Career Development, in partnership with the Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association and training grants in biomedical sciences, are happy to announce the annual Career Symposium – “Science Careers That Put Your Communication Skills to Work!” — on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Student Life Center on the Vanderbilt University campus. Explore many...
Adjunct Needed June 1-Aug 7, Nashville State Community College
Apr. 2, 2015—There is a specific adjunct need for Anatomy & Physiology II class that meets this summer from June 1-Aug 7th on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM. Adjuncts have to have an earned masters or doctoral degree and need at least 18 graduate hours in biology. Experience with A&P is a plus. There is an...
Job Opportunity: Associate Director, Research, The Foundation for AIDS Research
Apr. 1, 2015—*Note: this job is looking to hire advanced postdocs and early alumni.* Good luck! THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH TITLE: Associate Director, Research DEPARTMENT: Research LOCATION: New York REPORTS TO: Vice President and Director, Research amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the...
Job Opportunity: Microscopy Imaging Sales Specialist, Hunt Optics & Imaging
Apr. 1, 2015—Hunt Optics & Imaging has a Microscopy Imaging Sales Specialist available for Tennessee and Arkansas. Ability to travel throughout the two states is required. Nashville based is preferred. Experience with Confocal Microscopy, MPE, Digital Cameras, Image Analysis, Lasers, and Motorized Microscope Hardware is preferred. Confocal, MPE, and Spinning Disc Confocal experience is Highly Desirable. ...
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Mar. 27, 2015—
Job Opportunity: Senior (Regulatory) Medical Writer, BMS
Mar. 27, 2015—Job Title: Senior (Regulatory) Medical Writer Status: fulltime/on-site Location: Princeton, NJ or Wallingford, CT At BMS, we're committed to helping physicians and patients fight serious diseases. The success of our endeavor depends on people who are bold, focused, innovative and passionate-people who can work as a team, yet bring unique and individual talents to bear in a...