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Job Opportunity: APLU Congressional and Governmental Affairs Professional Staff
Feb. 26, 2014—APLU Congressional and Governmental Affairs Professional Staff The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) — a research, policy, and advocacy organization representing 223 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and related organizations – seeks a highly skilled professional staff member who will play a key role in its Congressional and Governmental Affairs department....
Job Opportunity: Program Officer for Science and Research Policy
Feb. 26, 2014—The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA; www.idsociety.org), a national medical association representing more than 10,000 infectious diseases physicians/scientists involved in research, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases is seeking an exceptional candidate to serve as our Program Officer for Science and Research Policy. Position serves as lead policy and programmatic staff for biomedical and regulatory...
Job Opportunity: Program Manager, Global Healthy Living Foundation
Feb. 26, 2014—The Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) www.ghlf.org was recently awarded a contract from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to establish a Patient-Powered Research Network Project (PPRN). As part of this project, the GHLF intends to develop sophisticated information technology tools to securely capture patients’ data; collect informed consent from its membership; map data to...
Job Opportunity: Director of Policy and Advocacy, SfN
Feb. 26, 2014—The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and nervous system. The nonprofit organization, founded in 1969, now has nearly 40,000 members in more than 90 countries and 130 chapters worldwide. SfN is seeking a demonstrated leader to become the Director of Policy and...
Office of Science and Technology Policy Summer Internship Program
Feb. 26, 2014—OSTP Internship Program—Summer 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...
Job Opportunity: Senior Research/Writer
Feb. 26, 2014—We’re looking for a senior researcher/writer to join our team. This person will lead projects focused on the pharma life sciences sector in producing up to 3 major (10-14 page) research projects a year, as well as shorter papers and video interviews. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic sharp thinker who has digital experience...
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...
TAing to Thousands, February 24th
Feb. 21, 2014—What is it like to serve as a teaching assistant in a course with thousands of students? A panel of graduate students will share their experiences serving as teaching staff in Vanderbilt’s massive open online courses (MOOCs) hosted on Coursera. Panelists include Ruth Herrin (Student Thinking at the Core), Don Rodriquez and Blaine Smith (Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative), and Ben...
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...
Public Service Fellows Program
Feb. 18, 2014—The Public Service Fellows Program at the Partnership for Public Service is an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates to participate directly in transforming the way government works while developing valuable professional skills. At the Partnership, fellows are integral to the day-to-day operations, programs and activities of our organization. We value the contributions...
ASPIRE to Connect: Building Professional Relationships
Feb. 17, 2014—ASPIRE to Connect: Building Professional RelationshipsTuesday, March 181:00-5:30pm, Student Life Center Gain practical tips and learn techniques to meet new people and cultivate authentic professional connections. ***REGISTER TODAY!*** You will learn:• Strategies and etiquette for professional communication• How to confidently describe yourself and what you do• Ways to network effectively at professional conferences• The power...
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.