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Job Opportunity: Strategy Analyst, Global Academic Relations, Elsevier, Amsterdam
Sep. 25, 2013—Strategy Analyst, Global Academic Relations–SCI00188 Description Elsevier is the world’s leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information, tools and resources. A global company based in Amsterdam, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments and corporations to help them find, evaluate and use information. Our breadth of...
Job Opportunity: Research Program Manager (remote), Susan G. Komen Foundation
Sep. 25, 2013—Basic Function Provides support for and applies scientific expertise for Request for Application–driven research grants application and review processes. Drafts and manages production schedule and master calendar for research grant application and review. Assists the Manager, Scientific Grants in the drafting of application and review materials, policies, instructional guidelines, and marketing plan. Collaborates with Scientific Grants Managers to...
Presidential Management Fellows program to add pilot STEM track
Sep. 18, 2013—It was created more than three decades ago by Executive Order. Historically, the PMF program was designed for public policy students, but PMF opened to all degree programs in 1982. In 2010, the program changed again to allow applications both from graduate students who will finish their advanced degree in the upcoming academic year, as...
Research Associate Scientist, R&D, Caerus Disovery
Sep. 18, 2013—Caerus Discovery is looking for a Research Associate or Scientist to join our R&D group. The candidate will join a small team to support development of subtractive immunization protocols and monoclonal antibodies. Qualifications: Master’s or PhD degree in Biological Science, or equivalent, with 1-5 years of relevant laboratory experience Hands-on hybridoma development experience required Immunology...
Abbott Virtual Information Sessions about Internships
Sep. 18, 2013—In preparation for the upcoming 2013-14 Abbott recruitment season, Abbott is hosting several virtual information sessions for students to learn more about the Abbott Internship Program and Abbott Rotational Development Programs. While most of these programs are most suitable for undergraduates, Abbott is developing a new internship opportunity in regulatory affairs/QA that may be a good fit...
Staff Scientist, Toxicologist, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Sep. 17, 2013—The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated scientist with specific expertise in Neurotoxicology to serve as a Staff Scientist in the Toxicology Branch of the National Toxicology Program (NTP). The NTP provides toxicological evaluations on substances of public health concern. The...
To Connect or Not To Connect
Sep. 16, 2013—This recent blog post from Allison Vaillancourt for the Chronicle of Higher Education outlines some of the pros and cons of being an “open networker” on LinkedIn. For the most part, I agree with Allison’s approach. Like Allison, I value “quality” over “quantity.” I rarely connect with people I don’t know, and this includes current...
Job Opportunity: Assistant, Associate or Professor, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Sep. 16, 2013—The Divisions of Endocrinology and Developmental Biology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org) are currently accepting applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. Ideal candidates will join a multidisciplinary research community to investigate the developmental, cellular and molecular basis of diabetes and endocrinological diseases. Candidates with a MD, PhD, or MD/PhD with...
Vanderbilt professors to teach Coursera course on data collection/management in clinical trials
Sep. 13, 2013—The course is available to anyone at no cost (regardless of location or institution affiliation) and will run approximately 5-weeks. In this first-run of the course, we will likely not be offering certificates or credit – but believe the content should be valuable to anyone interested in data collection/management and clinical & translational research. We...
Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology, Bethel University
Sep. 12, 2013—The candidate must have a M.S. in the biological sciences, however a Ph.D. is preferred. Teaching responsibilities will vary depending on needs of the Biology Department. Personal and student involved research is encouraged but is not required. The biology department provides instruction to students majoring in biology, pre-professional health studies, pre-pharmacy, environmental science, nursing, and...
Job Opportunity: Bain & Co. hiring in China
Sep. 11, 2013—We are recruiting Associate Consultants for the class of 2014. Bain & Company is a leading global management consulting firm with 50 offices in 32 countries. Since our founding in 1973, we have worked for over 5,000 clients in virtually every industry. Bain’s Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing offices, primarily cover the Greater China region, but our consultants are often...
Job Opportunity: Global Recruitment for administrative positions at the NIH
Sep. 10, 2013—You can save time by applying to their global recruitment announcements within the NIH community! Applying to these announcements allows you to be considered for multiple positions within the NIH. Here are the open vacancies for the current week: Health Scientist Administrator/Program Officer, GS-0601-12/13/14 (Bethesda, MD) Health Scientist Administrator/Scientific Review Officer, GS-601-13/14 (Bethesda, MD) Health...
Job Opportunity: Staff Scientist, Translational Gerontology Branch, NIA
Sep. 10, 2013—The TGB conducts studies aimed at understanding the changes that occur with aging in health status and physical and cognitive function, under the direction of the Branch Chief, Luigi Ferrucci, M.D., Ph.D. The TGB has a multifaceted research portfolio that includes several ongoing clinical and epidemiological studies in humans and a number of mechanistic studies...
Job Opportunity: Technology Development Specialist Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office, NIAID
Sep. 10, 2013—The technology development specialist will be responsible for advising on and performing the full range of support services that facilitate the transfer of new technologies and research materials, particularly to the private sector, for further research or commercial development as appropriate. The specialist provides advice, guidance, and assistance to NIAID staff on issues relating to...
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist in Medical Informatics
Sep. 10, 2013—Research Scientist in Medical InformaticsKaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA Position Description:The Division of Research (DOR) of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (Kaiser Permanente Northern California, KPNC) seeks to recruit an expert in medical informatics with research experience to (1) help lead the development and implementation of the DOR’s strategic agenda for informatics, and (2)...
PhD Career Connections: Policy (November)
Sep. 9, 2013—PhD Career Connections presents Science Policy Discussion with: Dr. Kenneth Gibbs Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:15-1:15 PM Location: Light Hall, Room 208 Advance registration requested. Kenneth Gibbs is currently serving as a Cancer Prevention Fellow with the National Cancer Institute (NCI). From 2011-2013, he served as a Science and Technology Policy Fellow with the...
Job Opportunity: Biology Faculty, University of Maryland
Sep. 5, 2013—The Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking to hire several exceptional tenure-track faculty members at any professional rank. Successful candidates will extend, complement, or integrate the Department’s existing research strengths in ecology, evolutionary and developmental biology, comparative genomics, sensory neuroscience, and biophysics. Each will be expected to establish a...
Tennessee Governor’s Fellowship
Sep. 5, 2013—The gifted and highly-motivated fellows are awarded the unique opportunity to spend two years working full-time for senior and top-ranking government officials. After spending six months on initial statewide projects, fellows are assigned to one of Tennessee’s twenty-two state departments, where they will serve directly under the respective commissioner. Fellows also participate in an eighteen-month...
Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance announces Fall events
Aug. 28, 2013—“The Virtues of Virtual: Outsourcing (Cloud Sourcing) Your Development Programs”A discussion on the future of drug development and the changing business models of pharma companies.Sept 18, 2013, 5:30pm, Owen, Room 218Accelerate Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship Seminar hosted by the Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance and co-sponsored by BRET Office of Career Development, Owen Graduate School...
Parental leave resources for grad students and postdocs
Aug. 28, 2013—“Parental Leave resources for grad students and postdocs” on AAAS Driving Force Blog Becoming a new parent is overwhelming in the best of circumstances. It can be especially stressful when you are unsure of whether you will be able to take time off from work when your child is born. This is the case for...