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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...
Next Postdoctoral Cafe – “Writing a Better Cover Letter” – 2/26/15
Feb. 20, 2015—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 us for our next meeting where we will be discussing: “Writing a Better Cover...
ASPIRE to Connect postponed to March 3
Feb. 16, 2015—Due to icy weather, the annual ASPIRE to Connect workshop has been rescheduled from February 17 to March 3, 2015. The speakers, agenda, and location for the new March 3 date will remain the same. See the ASPIRE to Connect website for session times and speakers. If you were registered for February 17 and can attend on...
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...
Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Feb. 11, 2015—The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has several science education opportunities for current graduate students as well as postdocs and graduates. Check out all of their opportunities through their website: http://www.orau.org/ornl/applicants/default.htm
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...
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)...
PhD level opening for Assistant Director of Life Science Professional Development at UNC Chapel Hill
Jan. 22, 2015—The Office of Biomedical Graduate Education has posted an opening for a PhD level program director to direct their TIBBS professional development program and to assist in running their new ImPACT internship program. They are looking for someone with a life science background (recent PhD grad or early postdoc) who is interested in a career in program administration....
“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...