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Internship Opportunity: The Office of Science and Technology Policy
Jan. 24, 2014—The Office of Science and Technology Policy is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2014 Internship Program. The application deadline is 11:59pm Friday, March 7. Students who are U.S. citizens and who will be actively enrolled during the 2014 academic year are welcome to apply. More information and application instructions are available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/about/student/. About OSTP. The Office...
Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology, due June 15, 2014
Jan. 23, 2014—How to Enter Rules of eligibility Procedures for entry Deadline for entries Judging procedures RULES OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THE 2014 EPPENDORF & SCIENCE PRIZE FOR NEUROBIOLOGY Entrants must be a neurobiologist with an advanced degree received in the last 10 years and not older than 35 years of age. The entrant’s essay must describe contributions to neurobiological...
ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship
Jan. 23, 2014—The ProgramThe goal of the fellowship is to increase the number of underrepresented groups completing doctoral degrees in the microbiological sciences. The ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship is aimed at highly competitive graduate students who are enrolled in a Ph.D. program and who have completed their graduate course work in the microbiological sciences. The fellowship encourages students...
ASM/CDC Program Fellowship in Infectious Disease and Public Health Microbiology
Jan. 23, 2014—ProgramThe program is sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goal of ASM/CDC Fellowship is to support the development of new approaches, methodologies and knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control in areas within the public health mission of the CDC. The fellowship allows one...
Job Opportunity: Program Assistant, Science & Technology Innovation Program, Woodrow Wilson Center
Jan. 21, 2014—The Commons Lab of the Wilson Center’s Science and Technology Innovation Program conducts research and independent policy analysis on emerging technologies that facilitate collaborative science and decision-making, with an emphasis on their social, organizational, legal, and ethical implications. We are currently focusing on open innovation approaches, such as citizen science and crowdsourcing. We are hiring...
Beyond the Lab: Karissa Culbreath
Jan. 17, 2014—Check out the next installment of Beyond the Lab, featuring Karissa Culbreath, Scientific Director at Tricore Laboratories. If you are interested in Karissa’s role, be sure to check on the information on the ACMG national meeting held in Nashville this March on clinical genetics.
Health Communications Internship Program (HCIP), National Cancer Institute
Jan. 15, 2014—The National Cancer Institute is accepting applications for its 2014 HCIP class. Health Communications Internship Program (HCIP) Applications for the 2014 term are due by March 4th. Apply online! See website for further details. http://hcip.nci.nih.gov The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the largest of the 27 institutes and centers comprising the National Institutes of Health (NIH),...
How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for Your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award
Jan. 15, 2014—Friday, Jan 17, 2014 How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for Your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award(Elizabeth Heitman) SummaryRCR CREDIT AVAILABLE. This presentation 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. The weekly CRC Research-Skills...
Developing and Maintaining Effective Communication Skills in the Research Environment (for School of Medicine Postdocs only)
Jan. 14, 2014—WHAT: Developing and Maintaining Effective Communication Skills in the Research Environment (for School of Medicine Postdocs only) WHEN: March 4th OR March 6th from 1:30-3:00 WHERE: Light Hall (specific location will be determined later this month) Hello! My name is Mistie Germek and I am the BRET psychologist. This spring, I am going to be facilitating a seminar for School of...
The Liane B. Russell Fellowship
Jan. 14, 2014—OAK RIDGE National Laboratory The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has established a new distinguished research award: The Liane B. Russell Fellowship, named for groundbreaking female geneticist Liane Russell. Commencing 2014, this prestigious award is designed to attract a world-class and diverse workforce of early career researchers in all fields of science and engineering. Fellows will conduct...
Job Opportunity: Editor, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, Cell Press
Jan. 14, 2014—See the full job post. We are seeking to appoint a new Editor for Trends in Cognitive Sciences, to be based in the Cell Press offices in Cambridge, MA. As Editor of Trends in Cognitive Sciences, you will be responsible for the strategic development and content management of the journal. You will be acquiring and...
PhD Career Connections: Taking Charge of Your Career: Reflections of a Mentor-Scientist
Jan. 14, 2014—PhD Career Connections presents Taking Charge of Your Career: Reflections of a Mentor-Scientist A discussion withDr. Kathy GouldAssociate Dean for Biomedical Sciences Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:30-9:30am Location: Preston Research Building Room 206 Advance registration requested. Kathy Gould, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences, the Director of the Vanderbilt International Scholar Program,...
Job Opportunity: Equity Research Associate
Jan. 10, 2014—Associate to work with Cowen and Company’s Specialty Pharmaceuticals Equity Research Team in New York City. Equity research analysts follow the progress of public pharmaceutical companies and make stock recommendations to institutional investor clients. Job tasks include analyzing clinical trials and scientific data, financial modeling, interviews with physician experts and company management teams, conducting surveys,...
Job Opportunity: Health Policy Analyst, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists
Jan. 2, 2014—The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a not-for-profit membership organization supporting over 57,000 members/physicians across the country. As the experts in women’s health we provide a wide range of services for the nation’s leading group of professionals. Located in S.W. Washington, DC, we provide a positive, supportive work environment, excellent benefits and so...
Job Opportunity: The Department of Energy’s EERE Science and Technology Policy (STP) Fellowships
Jan. 2, 2014—The Department of Energy’s EERE Science and Technology Policy (STP) Fellowshipswill serve as the next step in the educational and professional development of leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy, providing an opportunity for scientists and engineers with relevant energy technology experience to participate in policy-related projects at DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and...
Job Opportunity: Associate Program Officer, Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable
Jan. 2, 2014—Associate Program Officer, Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable Location: Corporate Headquarters – DC Department: Policy & Global Affairs Div Job Req #: 130185-6 Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge with 3 years of related professional experience. Master’s in science or science policy; government and/or business exposure desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite desired. Knowledge of...
Job Opportunity: Senior Science Policy Analyst, American Association of Cancer Research
Jan. 2, 2014—AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CANCER RESEARCH Date Posted: 12/16/13 Deadline for Applying: Open until filled Position Title: Senior Science Policy Analyst Reports to: Director of Science Policy Department: Science Policy & Government Affairs Location: 1425 K Street NW, Washington, DC Employment Status: Full-time/ Exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the...
Postdocs can apply now for the AAI Public Policy Fellows Program
Dec. 17, 2013—Postdoctoral fellows and other early career scientists with an immunology background and interest in science policy are invited to apply for the 2014 AAI Public Policy Fellows Program. The PPFP provides postdoctoral fellows and other junior scientists who are committed to a career in biomedical research with the opportunity to learn about and participate in the...
Applications open for the California Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
Dec. 16, 2013—Offered by the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), the California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships place professional scientists and engineers in the California State Legislature for one-year appointments. These professional development opportunities enable fellows to work hands on with policy-makers to develop solutions to complex scientific and technical issues facing California through their interaction...
ASM Kadner Institute for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scientists in Preparation for Careers in Microbiology
Dec. 16, 2013—The goal of the ASM Kadner Institute is to give senior graduate students and early-career postdoctoral fellows hands-on training to develop the skills needed for a successful career in microbiology, and to introduce them to the broad range of careers in the field. The Institute takes place as an intensive, five-day workshop that mixes formal presentations,...