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2014 Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship
Feb. 26, 2014—The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) are now accepting applications for the 2014 Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship and the new Genetics Education Fellowship. The Genetics and Public Policy fellowship is designed as a bridge for genetics professionals wishing to transition to a policy career. This...
Job Opportunity: Science Policy Analyst, APS
Feb. 26, 2014—The American Physiological Society seeks a Science Policy Analyst to identify emerging issues involving biomedical research with animals; help formulate Society responses to these issues; and keep the APS leadership and members informed on these issues. Qualifications will include an advanced degree in the life sciences; familiarity with life sciences research; superior communication and interpersonal...
Teaching Opportunity: Scientist in the Classroom Partnership
Feb. 25, 2014—The Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) program, sponsored by the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach, connects science teaching fellows (Fellows) with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools teachers in K-12 classrooms. Fellows are graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in science, math, technology, or engineering (STEM) who collaborate with K-12 teachers one day per week throughout the...
Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students
Feb. 21, 2014—Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students Tues., Feb. 25, 4:30 – 5:30 pm 201 Alumni Hall Not sure what to expect from job interviews in business/industry, non-profits or government? We’ll go over ways to prepare, types of interviews, and questions you might expect. –No RSVP needed Sponsored by Graduate School Career Development
PhD Career Connections: Technical Consulting
Feb. 21, 2014—PhD Career Connections and the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training present: Technical Consultinga presentation by Jason ClevengerThursday, April 108:30-9:30amPRB 206 Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Advanced Degree Consulting Club.Registration requested. Dr. Jason Clevenger is a Principal Scienstist in Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry with Exponent, an engineering and scientific consulting company. Dr. Clevenger’s expertise focuses...
Job Opportunity: Program DIrector, Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Branch, NCI
Feb. 21, 2014—CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY BRANCH SEEKS PROGRAM DIRECTORPosition Description:The successful candidate will have opportunities to conduct collaborative epidemiologic research, present findings at scientific meetings, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to scientific management of grants and influencing the trajectory of research in cancer epidemiology, the successful candidate will have significant collaboration and leadership...
Beyond the Lab: Tom Utley
Feb. 14, 2014—Check out the next installment of Beyond the Lab, featuring Tom Utley, Licensing Analyst with the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization. To skip to specific topics within the video, visit the YouTube page summary to see questions covered.
Job Posting: Genomic Analyst, GenomOncology
Feb. 14, 2014—Genomic Analyst Role Description: GenomOncology has challenging opportunities for scientists of all experience levels who want to take their careers to a new level. We are actively pursuing candidates for our Genomic Analyst role to work onsite with our clients and assist in the analysis of both clinical and research sequencing data. The role would...
Job Opportunity: Bioinformatician, GenomOncology
Feb. 14, 2014—Bioinformatician Role Description: GenomOncology, a venture backed Cleveland-based biotechnology company with a fully developed proprietary platform, provides the analytical tools to rapidly and interactively interpret sequenced genomic data. Our cancer genomic analyses focus on three distinct professional fields: cancer research, clinical application, and drug discovery. Due to our rapid growth and new client acquisition we...
Job Opportunity: Senior Medical Writer, Educational Concepts Group
Feb. 14, 2014—Company: Educational Concepts GroupJob Title: Sr. Medical WriterStatus: FulltimeLocation: Remote/VirtualJob Description:Summary: Research specialized areas of medical science in order to develop and execute scientifically accurate medical education. This position will work with internal and external members of multiple project teams to produce a range of print, live, and electronic materials that satisfy the needs of...
How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award
Feb. 13, 2014—Friday, March 21, 20149:00-10:00amCRC Conference Room (A-3210 MCN) Elizabeth Heitman is leading this presentation which will explore the criteria of and recommendations for creating a Responsible Conduct of Research education plan for an NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award application. For more info, visit the workshop series site.
Is your job search out of control?
Feb. 11, 2014—“Career Mojo: Is your job search out of control?” by Dana Manciagli, The Business Journals What is your job search like? I’ll bet, like so many others, you’re applying to lots and lots of positions, you’re following up on just a few (and only once for those,) and you’re not doing “precision networking.” Read more…
Job Opportunity: Senior Scientist, Abbott Laboratories
Feb. 6, 2014—Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 70,000 people. Job Description:Conduct research...
PhD Career Connections: The Road to a Career in Writing with Your PhD
Feb. 4, 2014—PhD Career Connections and the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training present: “The Road to a Career in Writing with your PhD”featuring Elise Lamar, PhD, Stephen Ornes, and Bill SnyderWednesday, March 128:30-9:30amPRB 206Registration requested. Co-sponsored with the Editors’ Club. Hear how a career in writing can be a viable path! Bios: Elise Lamar, PhD is...
Beyond the Lab: Erik Prentice
Jan. 31, 2014—Check out the next installment of Beyond the Lab, featuring Erik Prentice, Senior Engagement Manager with Proactive Worldwide. To skip to specific topics within the video, visit the YouTube page summary to see questions covered.
Event: Careers in Campus Administration and Education: the Alternate Academic Path
Jan. 31, 2014—Using your graduate degree in a university setting may take multiple paths. Join our alternate-academic panel, all of whom have used their degrees in non-faculty careers on a college campus. Thursday, Feb. 274:00 – 5:30 pmLocation: Alumni Hall, Room 201 Panelists include: Mona Frederick, Director, Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities Todd Hughes, Director...
“Planning a Career in Today’s Landscape” article by Kenneth Gibbs
Jan. 30, 2014—November 2013 PhD Career Connections speaker Kenneth Gibbs shares his experience when he made the nerve-wracking decision to step away from lab science, highlighting his non-traditional journey since. When, after completing my Ph.D. in immunology, I told colleagues and mentors that I had accepted a position as a Science & Technology (S&T) Policy Fellow at the American...
“Careers in Finance for STEM PhDs” panel through The VersatilePhD
Jan. 29, 2014—There are many roles for science and math PhDs in the finance industry, a broad category that includes banking, investing, real estate, insurance and other finance-related fields. Quantitative analysis, risk assessment, model-testing, etc. are critical to all finance industry endeavors. Many STEM PhDs (not just mathematicians) have enough of those skills to enter the field....
Job Opportunity: Bioinformatics, Strategic Analysis, Arlington, VA
Jan. 28, 2014—Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA), is a privately-held company that provides national security decision-makers with world-class technical and programmatic services. SA’s mission is to provide top-level decision makers with world-class analysis, tools, and professional services that integrate the technical, operational, programmatic, and policy aspects of national security issues. Position Summary:Strategic Analysis is seeking a versatile individual...
Job Opportunity: Legislative Specialist, National Science Foundation
Jan. 27, 2014—Job Title: Legislative Specialist, GS-0301-11/12 DEAgency: National Science FoundationJob Announcement Number: LPA-2014-0002SALARY RANGE: $63,091.00 to $98,305.00 / Per YearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, January 23, 2014 to Wednesday, January 29, 2014SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-11/12POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time. – Permanent.PROMOTION POTENTIAL:13DUTY LOCATIONS: FEW vacancies – Arlington, VA View MapWHO MAY APPLY: Any US Citizen. This opportunity is also open to status candidates and...