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National Academies NRC Postdoctoral and Research Associate Programs
Dec. 5, 2023—Interested in a research career in government? The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine sponsors awards for postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. These awards provide the opportunity for recipients to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the U.S. Research opportunities are open to U.S....
Vault Career Guides available at the VU library
Nov. 13, 2023—The Vanderbilt University library has a wealth of career-related resources, including access to Vault’s industry and career guides. In addition to guides on job search skills topics like, “Behavioral Interviewing,” Vault has topical guides on a range of fields from the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry to Consulting. If you are interested in delving deeper into...
Teaching opportunity at Columbia State Community College (microbiology) for spring 2024
Nov. 8, 2023—Columbia State Community College currently has an opening for a synchronous, live streaming (either Zoom or Microsoft Teams) course on Monday and Wednesday evenings for spring 2024. Course description: An introductory study of the morphology, physiology, pathogenicity, and control of bacteria. Also included are vertebrate immunology with particular emphasis on the components of the immune system and...
Special issue of Developmental Biology devoted to career paths in science
Sep. 22, 2023—Are you exploring career options in science? Check out this special “Careers Beyond the Bench” issue of Developmental Biology. It features short, first-person perspective articles about different career paths. What makes this special issue “special” compared to other career exploration resources is that the writers describe their career path and career decision points in detail,...
Workshops and peer review sessions for applicants to the 2024 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Aug. 11, 2023—The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious fellowship opportunity for early-stage STEM graduate students, including PhD students in the biosciences. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Fellowships provide 3 years of funding for graduate education in a STEM field, and PhD students must apply no later than fall of the second year in their PhD...
New FASEB Advocacy Fellowship Trains Next Generation of Leaders
Jun. 22, 2023—The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Howard H. Garrison Advocacy Program Fellowship offers researchers at all career stages a cohort model experience that provides virtual instruction and experience in advocacy, science policy, science communications, leadership development, and career exploration outside academia. Howard Garrison Fellows will engage in approximately 60 hours of content...
Part-time summer internship – Cumberland Emerging Technologies
May. 22, 2023—Reporting to the Manager Development Science, the part-time intern will be responsible for basic laboratory functions and assistance in analytical testing, pre-formulation studies, and formulation experiments for CPI/CET development leads. Responsibilities include maintaining the laboratory, assisting the Formulation Scientist in laboratory work, including compatibility studies, formulation and pre-formulation experiments. The time commitment is up to 2-3 days/week,...
Bioinformatics Research Associate – Vanderbilt University
May. 10, 2023—The Bioinformatics Research Associate is part of the Creative Data Solutions (CDS) Shared Resource at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for performing bioinformatics analyses of genomic data sets, developing and implementing (genetic and other) statistical models, and contributing to research studies. This position requires that the ideal candidate will have experience...
Free career development sessions from Research!America
May. 9, 2023—Registration is open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Early Career Summit Series. This series of webinars sponsored by Research!America will provide early career researchers with the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in professional development workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions around issues critical to the...
Oliver Wyman Health & Life Sciences Info Session (consulting)
May. 8, 2023—Oliver Wyman is recruiting for their HLS Advanced Degree Senior Consultant role targeting PhD students, postdocs, MDs, and PharmDs. They are hosting a virtual info session (register here) on May 11, 2023 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST. More about the Oliver Wyman and the session: At Oliver Wyman’s HLS practice, our mission is...
PhD and Postdoc Virtual Career Expo is March 8
Feb. 6, 2023—On March 8, the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC) and Career Eco are hosting a Virtual Career Expo for PhD and MS students and postdocs. Vanderbilt is a member of the GCC and we encourage our graduate students and postdocs to attend! This is a terrific opportunity to connect online with employers who seek candidates with...
The AAAS CASE workshop is back in 2023 and Vanderbilt will sponsor 4 grad students to attend
Jan. 27, 2023—Vanderbilt University will be selecting and sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the 2023 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., from March 26-29, 2023. Hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the CASE workshop is an opportunity for students in STEM and social science disciplines...
Lilly Visiting Scientist Fellowship Program applications open
Sep. 14, 2022—The Lilly Visiting Scientist Fellowship is a unique one-year, post-graduate program for Pharm.D., M.D., and relevant Ph.D. or master’s degree graduates. The program exposes fellows to a myriad of pharmaceutical functions and provides hands-on involvement with the drug development process. Fellows are assigned to one department yet work closely with other areas, enabling them to...
ORISE is hosting a virtual career fair on August 31
Aug. 23, 2022—Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair showcasing STEM internship and fellowship opportunities offered at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities around the country! Attendees will have the chance to: Explore paid internships and fellowships with DoD research facilities...
Academic Communication for Postdocs
Aug. 23, 2022—The Vanderbilt University English Language Center (ELC) will be offering Academic Communication for Postdocs during the fall semester of 2022. The course is offered as a service of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the ELC. There is no additional charge to you for the class. This course will offer postdoctoral scholars and researchers opportunities to practice academic communication...
NIH OSP Now Recruiting for Multiple Job Opportunities
Aug. 16, 2022—Do you like a fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the health of the Nation? If so, a career in the NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) might be the place for you. OSP leads in the development of new research policies and programs for some of the most pressing biomedical...
Teaching opportunity for first year VU biomedical grad program
Aug. 4, 2022—Are you interested in gaining teaching experience? We have an opportunity for postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students (4th year and above) to act as assistant facilitators in the first-year IGP* curriculum. During the 9-week period when the assistant facilitators will be involved, the coursework will cover weekly themes within the central dogma, genetics, and...
Workshops and Peer Review Sessions for 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Applicants
Jul. 29, 2022—The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious fellowship opportunity for STEM graduate students, including PhD students in the biosciences. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Fellowships provide 3 years of funding for graduate education in a STEM field, and PhD students must apply no later than fall of the second year in their PhD program....
ASPIRE workshop on Preparing for a Faculty Career and Job Search
Jul. 19, 2022—Are you considering a career as a research- or teaching-focused faculty member, or going on the faculty job market this fall? If you answered, “YES,” to either of these questions, then this upcoming workshop is for you! On August 19 and August 22, 2022, the ASPIRE Program will host, “Preparing for a Faculty Career and...
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Jul. 15, 2022—The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a $90,000 merit-based fellowship exclusively for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. The rigorous selection process is focused on identifying the most promising New Americans who are poised to make significant contributions to the nation through their...