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Multiple scientist positions at ADMA Biologics
May. 11, 2022—ADMA Biologics is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing treatments for immunodeficient patients at risk for infections. They are hiring multiple scientists in their Analytical and Process Development group. They are looking for a wide variety of levels from recent PhD to postdocs to research profs who may be looking to enter industry. The roles...
Everybody Fails: Finding Your Own Path to Academic Success
Apr. 5, 2022—Please join Basic Sciences as we chat with three of our own outstanding scientists about the link between failure and success in science.The webinar will be moderated by Felysha Jenkins, Ph.D., Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager for Basic Sciences, with the following panelists: Larry Marnett, Ph.D. – Dean of Basic Sciences and Assistant Vice Chancellor for...
Tenure track biology faculty position at Trevecca Nazarene University
Mar. 9, 2022—The School of STEM at Trevecca Nazarene University is seeking a full-time biology faculty member for a tenure-track position. The faculty in our department embrace a collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to teaching and student-led research. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate teaching excellence, passion for student-led research, and a strong commitment to the mission...
Outreach and service opportunity – be a judge for the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair
Mar. 9, 2022—The Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair (MTSEF) is the premiere STEM competition for middle and high school students in Middle Tennessee. For the 69th year, MTSEF serves as a forum for students to conduct research and experimentation and exhibit their scientific and engineering projects to the public. MTSEF is an affiliate of the Society...
National Academies NRC Postdoctoral and Research Associate Programs
Mar. 4, 2022—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....
Explainer: hard vs. soft money
Feb. 4, 2022—You may hear academics throwing around terms like “hard money” and “soft money” when talking about salaries. What do these terms mean, anyway? This blog post explains the difference.
NSF-funded fellowship opportunities for entrepreneurship
Jan. 28, 2022—The Innovative, Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (IPERF) has still 10 postdoctoral positions to fill until May 2022 at 400 NSF approved, high-tech startups distributed throughout the United States. I-PERF addresses a small business innovation research by providing start-ups with doctoral level expertise in STEM while training the postdocs in high-tech entrepreneurship. Women, underrepresented minorities in...
PhD and Postdoc Virtual Career Expo is March 9
Jan. 28, 2022—On March 9, 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...
Various open science policy positions at professional organizations in the DC area
Jan. 26, 2022— New Legislative Analyst, AAMC The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) seeks a Legislative Analyst who, in collaboration with the Senior Director, Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs, will supervise, track, and analyze activities of Congress and federal agencies primarily related to health equity, diversity, and inclusion policies as well as other education, student financial aid,...
Internships outside of ASPIRE: Computational Biologist Internships with 10X Genomics
Jan. 25, 2022—10X Genomics is currently hiring several interns in computational biology. Learn more at their career website at: https://www.10xgenomics.com/careers#openings
STEM teaching and outreach opportunity with the Programs for Talented Youth at Vanderbilt
Dec. 3, 2021—What are YOU doing this summer? Are you looking for a paid summer opportunity that is meaningful and looks good on a CV? Come teach. Make a memory. Make a Difference. Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth offers kindergarten through 12th grade students the opportunity to take accelerated courses on Vanderbilt campus in the summer. Propose...
Postdoc Opportunity in Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs – Boston University
Nov. 18, 2021—Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs (PDPA) at Boston University invites applicants for a postdoctoral associate to support PhD Progression, a micro-credentialing professional development curriculum for doctoral students at Boston University. The postdoc will assist the PDPA team in developing, organizing, implementing, and assessing a doctoral professional development curriculum tied to a digital-badging and tracking system,...
Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Biology/Metastasis
Nov. 11, 2021— Postdoctoral Research Position in Cancer Biology / Metastasis Werfel Lab (iNBS Lab), University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS See announcement for more information: 2021-Postdoc-Job-ad-ACS-Project-letterhead_v11
Opportunity for graduate students interested in consulting
Nov. 10, 2021—The Turner Family Center for Social Ventures hosts a Social Enterprise Consulting (SEc) group to provide concrete opportunities for graduate students to engage in consulting projects, creating business solutions for the problems facing local social enterprises in collaboration with other graduate students from diverse disciplines at Vanderbilt. Interdisciplinary teams of students will support the social enterprises with...
ORISE DoD Virtual Career Fair featuring internship and fellowship opportunities at DoD facilities
Nov. 10, 2021—ORISE virtual career fair to spotlight opportunities with Department of Defense Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Thursday, November 18, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair showcasing the STEM internships and fellowships offered at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities around the country! During this...
Applications open for Brazen Bio Incubator biotech fellowship
Nov. 8, 2021—Brazen Bio is now taking applications for their second cohort of bioentrepreneurship fellows, BRZN2. Brazen Bio helps scientists become CEOs to advance human health. The first program is the Brazen Incubator: a fully-funded 12-week biotech fellowship for rising bioentrepreneurs. Included is 24/7 access to a new BSL-2 laboratory with over $2M in equipment plus resources located in Torrance,...
Science policy-related internships and fellowships
Nov. 8, 2021—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Check out these terrific lists of internships and fellowships for scientists who want to transition into science policy. https://www.science-policy.net/getting-involved–careers.html https://ccst.us/wp-content/uploads/CCST-Alumni-Science-Policy-Career-Guide-Feb-2020.pdf https://scipolnetwork.org/page/scipol-guide
Women in the Academy event – A Conversation about Mentoring
Nov. 5, 2021—Hosted by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. This November 17 event will be in person with limited seating. Sign up using the link below. A Conversation about Mentoring Panelists include Carcia Carson, Ph.D. student, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Maya Krause, Ph.D. student, Department of Anthropology; Dina Stroud, Executive Director, Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to -Ph.D. Bridge Program; Tiffiny Tung, Professor, Department...
Panel discussion with PhD alumni about navigating the nonacademic job search
Nov. 5, 2021—The Vanderbilt Career Center is hosting a panel discussion with three Vanderbilt doctoral alumni about navigating the nonacademic job search. Graduate students may register through DoreWays on the Career Center website. Interested postdocs may refer to the most recent e-newsletter from the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for instructions on tuning into the discussion.