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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.
Bioinformatics Analyst/Research Associate – Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN
Nov. 2, 2021—To apply for this position, visit https://ecsr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/requisitions/preview/10001499/?keyword=bioinformatics Job Description Creative Data Solutions is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Associate, who will be involved in a variety of life sciences projects and be directly involved in workflows and pipelines related to high-throughput analysis, including but not limited to bulk and single cell RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, scDNA-Seq, CITE-Seq and other...
PhD Career Stories: Two Panels on Career Paths in Science Policy
Sep. 30, 2021—This month, the BRET Career Development ASPIRE Program is joining with the Vanderbilt and VUMC Offices of Federal Relations and other campus partners to bring you two virtual panels about career paths in science policy. The first virtual panel features science policy professionals who work for advocacy organizations, Congress, and government relations firms. The second...
Contract science writing opportunity – Vanderbilt Brain Institute
Aug. 27, 2021—The Vanderbilt Brain Institute is looking to hire a contract writer with a strong science background to assist with grant writing and scientific communications coming out of the institute. Please reach out to Lisa Monteggia, Director of the VBI, for more information (Lisa.monteggia@vanderbilt.edu).
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Signal Transduction – Harvard Medical School
May. 26, 2021—The Michel lab studies cardiovascular signal transduction involving nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species (see https://michel.bwh.harvard.edu/). In recent years, they have pursued translational/basic projects that are leading to the development of new animal models for heart failure and aortic aneurysm using chemogenetics, funded by a recent NIH Catalyze grant (see https://www.brighamandwomens.org/about-bwh/newsroom/awards-honors-grants-detail?id=3876). The lab seeks a postdoctoral...
Job Opportunity: NSF-NRT Program Coordinator – University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
May. 3, 2021—The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago is hiring for an exciting NSF-NRT Program Coordinator role! This new NRT program will train graduate students in Molecular Engineering, Computer Science, and Social Science to become leaders towards solving global challenges in sustainability. Preference is for someone with a graduate degree in an area related...
Job opportunity: Bioinformatics Scientist, Omega Yeast, Chicago IL
Apr. 20, 2021—Science and beer, what’s not to love? An alumnae recently posted this unique job opportunity for a bioinformatics scientist: OYL-Bioinformatics-Scientist
Changes coming to the NIH Biosketch format
Apr. 7, 2021—The NIH is changing the NIH Biosketch format effective May 25, 2021. If you are submitting a fellowship or career development award application after that time, be sure you are using the correct format. You can read how the Biosketch form is changing in the announcement, NOT-OD-073.
Nashville area career fair
Apr. 6, 2021—Vanderbilt is one of several area universities participating in a Nashville area career fair later this week. Employers at the fair include local companies like Aegis Sciences Corporation as well as companies from outside the area. Learn more and register at the career fair website.
Careers in Medical Education
Apr. 5, 2021—The International Association of Medical Science Educators is forming an interest group for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in careers in medical education. Learn more in and sign up here (Careers-in-Medical-Education1) if you are interested in hearing about events they plan to sponsor about careers in this field.
Life Sciences Patent Law Clerk – Washington, D.C.
Mar. 22, 2021—Job Number: 1668; please visit the website to apply at https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/current-opportunities Arnold & Porter, an international law firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Law Clerks for the Intellectual Property practice group in the Washington DC office. The Patent Law Clerk will be directly supervised by an attorney and get individualized patent law...
Workshop opportunity – Essential Leadership Skills in the Research Workplace: Managing and Mentoring in the Lab
Jan. 12, 2021—The Graduate Leadership Institute at the Vanderbilt Graduate School is hosting Dr. Carl Cohen, scientist and author of the terrific book, Lab Dynamics, for two virtual workshops for graduate students on leadership skills in the research workplace. Click on the link to register. Essential Leadership Skills in the Research Workplace: Communicating, Managing, & Mentoring in...
Possible Careers for PhDs in Biomedical Sciences
Dec. 11, 2020—Sometimes it’s just nice to have a list of possibilities. Here’s a terrific list of career paths for PhDs in the biomedical sciences, compiled by Lauren Easterling at Indiana University School of Medicine. It’s nicely arranged by broad theme. See something you’re not familiar with? Check out our Beyond the Lab video and podcast series...
VU Office of Federal Relations offering summer 2021 internship opportunities to grad students and undergrads
Dec. 10, 2020—The Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations works to promote Vanderbilt University’s priorities, focusing on federal support of university-based research; policies related to higher education; and other federal policies that impact the university. The Office’s efforts to shape higher education and research policies include making federal officials aware of Vanderbilt’s expertise in key areas of...
Oct. 29 panel with Vanderbilt’s Offices of Federal Relations
Oct. 23, 2020—Science & Research Policy and Advocacy: A Panel Discussion with Vanderbilt’s Offices of Federal Relations Thursday, October 29 2:00-3:00pm Brought to you by the Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations in partnership with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of Federal Relations, Vanderbilt School of Engineering, The Vanderbilt Graduate School, the BRET Office of Career Development, and the Career Center Advance registration is...
2021 Moore Inventor Fellows limited submission apps due Oct. 15
Oct. 1, 2020—Are you a postdoc with an invention idea? Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC combined) may nominate up to 2 candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellows competition. The Moore Foundation aims to support scientist-inventors who create new tools and technologies with a high potential to accelerate progress in the foundation’s areas of interest: scientific discovery, environmental conservation and patient care.. Each fellow will...
PhD Career Stories: Panel Discussion with AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows
Sep. 25, 2020—In lieu of our regular monthly PhD Career Stories seminar, we invite you to join the ASPIRE Program and campus partners for a special panel discussion with current and former AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Monday, October 19 1:30-2:30pm on Zoom Co-sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program, the Graduate School,...
2020 Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy Virtual Seminars
Sep. 25, 2020—The VU and VUMC Offices of Federal Relations, together with several campus partners including the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program, are hosting two virtual events this fall for the Vanderbilt community to learn more about federal STEM policy and advocacy, and careers in science policy. October 19: Panel discussion with AAAS Science &...