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Job Opportunity: Science Policy Analyst, The American Association of Immunologists, Bethesda, Maryland
Jul. 23, 2014—The American Association of Immunologists (www.aai.org), a professional society of research scientists, seeks a Science Policy Analyst to provide scientific expertise to the AAI public affairs program. Duties include analyzing and responding to relevant issues affecting biomedical research and supporting various AAI programs and activities. Ph.D. in immunology or related field, post-doctoral research experience, and...
Job Opportunity: Senior/Junior Scientific Officer, Ripple Effect, Fort Detrick, Maryland
Jul. 23, 2014—Ripple Effect is seeking highly qualified candidates who will be available upon contract award in September 2014. Project DescriptionThe Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program within the Department of Defense funds biomedical research in response to the expressed needs of its stakeholders – Congress, the American public and the military. CDMRP requires an experienced and cohesive team of...
Funding Opportunity: Kaluza Prizes, Deadline July 31
Jul. 22, 2014—In 2014 the American Society for Cell Biology, in collaboration with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, is awarding three cash prizes ($5,000, $3,000, and $1,000) to honor academic excellence in graduate student research. Seven other finalists will receive travel awards to attend the ASCB/IFCB Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, December 6-10. Six of the top 10 finalists...
Job opportunity: Data Analyst, NextGxDx, Franklin, TN
Jul. 21, 2014—NextGxDx provides an online genetic testing marketplace that offers healthcare professionals and hospitals the ability to access up-to-date listings of all genetic tests fromm CLIA-certified laboratories, view pertinent information about each test, order tests online, and manage results electronically within the HIPAA-compliant portal. By providing clinicians with a one-stop-shop to search, compare, and order genetic...
McKinsey & Co application deadline on Sunday, July 20
Jul. 18, 2014—McKinsey application deadlines are this Sunday! 2015 Full-time Associate Opportunities Full-time Application Deadline: Applications accepted online now through July 20, 2014 Full-time Interviews: August through September 2014 If you like the idea of a career alternative that will stimulate and challenge you, along with the opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a supportive, team-based environment, please visit...
Be a FOCUS co-leader for Fall 2014
Jul. 17, 2014—If you are interested in gaining teaching experience, please consider serving as a FOCUS co-Leader for the Fall semester of 2014. FOCUS sessions are small group literature discussions for first year graduate students. Two co-leaders will be paired with a faculty member and mentored through the process to teach small group discussion sections. The...
Internship Opportunity: White House Public Service Leadership Program, Washington DC
Jul. 17, 2014—The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the...
Teaching Opportunity: Dept of Biological Sciences needs TAs
Jul. 11, 2014—The Department of Biological Sciences needs TAs to serve in the introductory lab, BSCI 110B this Fall semester. The commitment is typically 12-15 hours per week on average. BSCI will pay 30% of your stipend for the Spring semester. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Steve Baskauf (steve.baskauf@Vanderbilt.Edu) for details of what your duties would be....
Job Opportunity: AGTC Senior Research Associate – Preclinical Research & Development
Jul. 10, 2014—Job Description MissionThe Preclinical R&D Senior Research Associate is responsible for implementing a scientific plan, and working independently in the lab with minimal supervision Reporting Relationship• The Senior Research Associate will report directly to the Director, Preclinical Research & Development Essential Duties and Responsibilities Construct, characterize, and manufacture rHSV helpers for rAAV production Small scale...
5 Most Promising Biotech Jobs By 2022
Jul. 10, 2014—In this recent article from BioSpace, Angelina Rose explains the 5 most promising biotech positions by 2022: Biomedical Engineer, Biostatistician, Biochemists and Biophysicists, Nuclear Technicians, and Medical Scientist. “Foretelling the future of the American workforce is difficult—unless you’re a psychic with a crystal ball. The rest of us must rely on an array of data if we want to predict where the best...
Funding Opportunity: The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance Senior and Intermediate Fellowships in Biomedical Research
Jul. 10, 2014—Senior Fellowships: For researchers with a proven track record of leading an independent research group to establish or expand their research programme in India. For applicants with 7-15 years of post-PhD research experience. Intermediate Fellowships: For postdoctoral researchers who want to establish an independent research career in India. For applicants with 4-7 years of post-PhD...
Job Opportunity: Scientific/Technical Patent Analyst/Agent
Jul. 10, 2014—Responsibilities:Morrison & Foerster LLP is seeking entry level patent analysts/agents for our Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego and San Francisco offices in California, and in our McLean office in Virginia. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the...
Volunteer Opportunity: Alzheimer’s Ambassador
Jul. 10, 2014—Good morning fellow Advocates! The Middle TN Alzheimer’s Association office is looking for 2 new Ambassadors and those that would like to be part of an Advocacy Team. First let me explain the two roles: 1. Ambassadors are single individuals assigned to each member of Congress to build a relationship with them throughout the year...
The Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI) Releases the 2014 Life Science Workforce Trends Report
Jul. 8, 2014—The Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes released the 2014 Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report today at the BIO International Convention held this week in San Diego, California. The report provides a national snapshot of the current and projected talent needs in the life sciences industry. Download the report.
Two Part Series on Industry Interviews
Jul. 7, 2014—In this recent article for ScienceCareers, recruiter Dave Jensen presents Views on an Interview, a two-part summary of a “typical” job interview for a biotech company. In Part 1, the job candidate tackles HR interviews, a job talk, lunch, and unanticipated interview questions. In Part 2, an individual interview turns into a panel interview and the day ends with a surprise...
Intern with the US Embassies with an eInternship
Jul. 7, 2014—You can intern with U.S. Embassies around the world and in Washington, D.C. while you’re at school. eInternships with U.S. Government agencies give you real experience working with government offices in the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce,...
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Scholars Program deadline for 2014-2014
Jul. 2, 2014—The CFT invites applications for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Scholars Program for the 2014-15 academic year. Deadline for applications is Monday, August 25th. For more information and to apply, visit the SoTL Scholars Program web page.
Job Posting: Freelance Commentary Editor
Jul. 2, 2014—Freelance Commentary Editor mBio® has a position available for a Freelance Commentary Editor to help us grow feature commentary content in the area of microbiology. mBio®, ASM’s first broad-scope, online-only, open access journal, offers streamlined review and publication of the best research in microbiology and allied fields. mBio® publishes high-quality papers in all areas of...
View 2014 Annual Career Symposium presentations again!
Jul. 1, 2014—Did you miss the 2014 Career Symposium? You can still watch the presentations! Please follow the School of Medicine Media Site link to watch the presentations of the 2014 Annual Career Symposium. Watch the following speaker presentations: Dr. Shari Barkin, M.D., William K. Warren Foundation Chair in Medicine, Marian Wright Edelman Professor of Pediatrics, and Director of Pediatric Obesity Research...
NIH Strategic Plan for Biomedical and Behavioral Training
Jul. 1, 2014—In 2011, The National Institute for General Medical Sciences published their Strategic Plan for Biomedical and Behavioral Research Training. A sampling of action items: Strongly encourage the use of individual development plans (IDPs) on all NIGMS-sponsored training and research awards. Require that all postdoctoral positions supported by NIGMS funds have IDPs that include a well-considered end-of-training target. Promote the importance of...