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Job Posting: Applied Research Scientist, Molecular Sensing, Inc
May. 14, 2014—Molecular Sensing, Inc. (MSI), located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a commercial stage, drug discovery & life sciences research instrumentation company. MSI is commercializing the world’s first label-free, free solution, molecular interaction assay system based on Back-Scattering Interferometry (BSI). BSI is a proprietary, microchip assay technology first published in Science. It enables characterization of biomolecular interactions...
Job Posting: Assistant Director, Federal Relations, Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations
May. 14, 2014—Vanderbilt University seeks a team player to join the Office of Federal Relations in its Washington, DC office to coordinate the Office’s communications efforts and to assist in advancing the University’s federal advocacy priorities with respect to federally-sponsored research, higher education policy and health policy. Qualifications: This position requires at least 3 years of Capitol...
Alsace Regional Award, Fulbright Scholar Program, France
May. 14, 2014—This research award is open to all levels of scholars, including early career, who are interested in doing research in a variety of fields including medical imaging, medical devices, physical and life sciences, and chemistry. The scholars would affiliate with an institution in the Alsace region in France. A potential host institution for this award...
Job Posting: Faculty Positions, Cancer Immunology, Mass General and Harvard Medical School
May. 14, 2014—The Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is seeking innovative scientists to join the faculty at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. Applicants should have a doctoral-level degree, a demonstrated track record of achievement in laboratory research and the potential to develop an outstanding independent research program focused...
Job Posting: Assistant and Associate Professor Openings, Health Policy, Vanderbilt School of Medicine
May. 14, 2014—The Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt’s School of Medicine is searching for Assistant and Associate (with and without tenure) Professor positions. The Department of Health Policy was established in 2013 and includes faculty formerly in the Department of Preventive Medicine. Faculty in the department have a variety of interests including health care financing, health...
Welcome Ashley Brady to the BRET Office of Career Development!
May. 13, 2014—In April, Dr. Ashley Brady joined the Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) Office of Career Development at Vanderbilt University as the ASPIRE Program Manager and Director of Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, she will manages the design, development, and delivery of curricula and programs to provide professional skills training for biomedical...
Job Opportunities for Writers
May. 13, 2014—Job Title: Biomedical Science/Health WriterCompany Name: Altarum InstituteLocation: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20910Job Contact Information: Cindy Connors | cindy.connors@altarum.org Palladian Partners, an Altarum company, seeks a full-time biomedical science/health writer to work at our Silver Spring, MD, headquarters. Palladian Partners is a creative communications firm dedicated to disseminating information about new discoveries in health, medicine, and social science to professionals,...
Upcoming Offerings with Versatile PhD
May. 13, 2014—View the free telesummit on May 21-22 about “How Academia Messes with Your Mind.” A constructive panel addressing the emotional stress graduate students experience, especially around their careers. Listen for free during those two days: http://vphd.info/1mHCVfo Next is a panel discussion, “Careers in Data Science,” from June 9-13 in the STEM forum. More information: http://vphd.info/1kTaPMS ...
iBiology: a free, open-access online videos
May. 13, 2014—iBiology (www.ibiology.org) is a growing collection of free open-access online videos by scientists about research and discoveries in fields ranging from ecology to biophysics, and also features short talks on topics such as professional development, careers, policy, and education, and a course on light microscopy. iBiology is funded by NSF, NIGMS, and HHMI, and supported by...
LinkedIn introduction requests: what NOT to do
May. 6, 2014—LinkedIn is a very powerful tool in your professional toolbox. One of LinkedIn’s most valuable features is that it helps you visualize who you know that knows someone you want to know. (Got that?) Let’s say you applied for a job with XYZ company, and LinkedIn shows you that one of your 1st degree connections...
Email templates for your job search and networking
May. 5, 2014—Job hunting and networking can feel like a full-time job. Make your search and networking easier with these email templates from The Muse. Muse founder Alex Cavoulacos has penned these email templates for you to adapt to ask for a recommendation, follow up on a job application, thank someone for a job interview, or ask a...
Job Opportunity: Scientist positions, Abbott Diagnostics
May. 5, 2014—The R&D pipeline at Abbott Diagnostics have some opportunities available for scientists who might be interested in working in the medical device industry. Below is link to one of these positions: https://abbott.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=14000002XJ&lang=en&sns_id=addthis-service-code Typing ‘scientist’ into the search engine will also provide a list of more opportunities. https://www.abbottcareers.com/en-us/Internal An alumnus stated in a recent email, “It...
Health Policy Summer Intern 2014, American Cancer Society
May. 5, 2014—Intern Job DescriptionTitle: Policy Summer Intern 2014Department: Field TeamReports to: Kirsten Sloan, Senior Policy DirectorLocation: Washington, DC JOB SUMMARY: The Health Policy Intern will work with all members of the ACS CAN Policy Team on federal and state policy initiatives that improve health care for people living with cancer, survivors and their families. JOB DUTIES:· Support Senior...
2014 First Award Fellowship Program with NSBRI
May. 5, 2014—The National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) is currently soliciting proposals for the 2014 First Award Fellowship Program. NSBRI leads a national effort to conduct the integrated, critical path, biomedical research necessary to support long-term human presence, development and exploration of space and enhances life on Earth by applying the resulting advances in human knowledge...
2014 Career Handbook from Science Careers and AAAS
May. 5, 2014—The “2014 Career Handbook, Advice and Opportunities for Scientists” through ScienceCareers and AAAS is now available for viewing and reading online. http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/sites/default/files/CareerHandbook_… The goal of the booklet is to bring you useful, relevant information to help you navigate the job search process and manage your development in a way that leads you to a truly...
Job Posting: Communications Manager, Research!America
May. 1, 2014—Communications Manager, Research!America This full-time, exempt position reports to the Vice President of Communications and manages specific day-to-day communications functions, working with staff across the alliance to develop and execute a range of activities intended to raise awareness of medical and health research issues and Research!America’s mission. The ideal candidate has a blend of internal...
Job Posting: Manager, Viral Hepatitis/Policy & Legislative Affairs
May. 1, 2014—Manager, Viral Hepatitis/Policy & Legislative Affairs Salary Range: $55,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience Location: Washington, D.C. Reports to: Associate Director, Viral Hepatitis and Director, Policy & Health Equity Purpose and Description: The Manager, Viral Hepatitis/Policy and Legislative Affairs (PLA) manages the day-to-day organizational viral hepatitis policy and program activities and projects and HIV prevention policy. The Manager...
Job Posting: Director, Women in Medicine, Association of American Medical Colleges
May. 1, 2014—Director – Women in Medicine and Science Location: N Street – Washington D.C. Job Code: 422 # of Openings: 1 Job Family: Program Management Description The Association of American Medical Colleges is seeking a Director – Women in Medicine and Science Responsibilities: · Support the Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) as...
Job Posting: Government Affairs & Advocacy Specialist, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
May. 1, 2014—The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. As a national not-for-profit organization for the pancreatic cancer community, we are looking for a bright, ambitious and team-oriented individual who is comfortable in a growth-oriented...
Phoebe S. Leboy Public Policy Fellowship
May. 1, 2014—The Phoebe S. Leboy Public Policy Fellowship was launched in the spring of 2010 in conjunction with the organization’s 40th Anniversary. One Fellow is selected bi-annually to work in Washington, D.C., as a full-time team member of the AWIS National Office and presents an exceptional opportunity for hands-on advocacy experience. AWIS is the largest multi-disciplinary...