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Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral and Staff Scientist positions available, Hansen lab, Novato, CA
Oct. 5, 2021—About the Hansen lab Our lab at the Buck Institute for Aging Research in Novato (~30 min north of San Francisco) is looking for highly enthusiastic and talented scientists, who would be excited to study conserved molecular mechanisms underlying the aging process in a lab known for its strong commitment to mentoring and training early-career...
Job Opportunity: PRIME Education PhD Fellowship: Scientific Affairs, remote
Oct. 4, 2021—PRIME Education PhD Fellowship: Scientific Affairs Location: Remote – US-based PRIME Education, a leading innovator in medical education and healthcare research, seeks highly motivated pre-doctoral fellows looking to apply their analytical mind and research passion to drive sustainable change in clinical practice and patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who enjoys scientific...
Employer Info Session: PRIME PhD Student Opportunity
Oct. 4, 2021—The ASPIRE Program is excited to welcome PRIME, Inc for a virtual employer information session on Monday, October 25, at noon. At PRIME, we are passionate about improving patients’ lives by advancing the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through research-informed medical education. PRIME’s Scientific Affairs Team is a dynamic group of PhD and PharmD...
Job Opportunity: Medical Science Liaison, Leo Pharma Inc., Nashville, TN
Sep. 16, 2021—About LEO Pharma LEO Pharma has embarked on a growth journey to become the preferred dermatology care partner in the world, dedicated to help people achieve healthy skin. We have an ambitious 2025 strategy, which aims to accelerate our impact in innovative therapeutics while strengthening our established portfolio and our global footprint in medical dermatology....
2021 Women in the Academy: Getting to the PhD: What I Know Now (That I Wish I Knew Then)
Sep. 9, 2021—Getting to the Ph.D.: What I Know Now (That I Wish I Knew Then) Bianca Manago, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology Kendall Park, Assistant Professor, Owen Graduate School of Management Savanna Starko, Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics and Astronomy Wednesday, September 22 12:00–1:15 PM Zoom sign-up here
Take a short survey for VU ASM!
Sep. 7, 2021—The Vanderbilt University student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology (VU ASM) invites you to take a short survey to determine programming priorities for the 2021-2022 academic year. VU ASM strives to promote microbiology research at Vanderbilt, engage in community outreach, establish collaborative networks, and provide support for student and postdoc career development. Membership and participation in...
Wond’ry Innovation Consulting Program Recruiting
Sep. 7, 2021—The Wond’ry is the innovation and entrepreneurial epicenter of Vanderbilt University. From engineers to scientists to entrepreneurs to artists, the Wond’ry is the primary point of connection for students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Visit the website to learn more- https://www.vanderbilt.edu/thewondry/. The Wond’ry Innovation Consulting Program is a venture-focused initiative for all graduate students interested in strategy...
Postdocs: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal
Sep. 7, 2021—The Office of Faculty Affairs cordially invites you to attend the Thomas A. Hazinski Faculty Development Workshop on the Topic of “Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal” on October 1, 2021. Session logistics and overview are listed below: Thomas A. Hazinski Faculty Development Workshop: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal Date:...
2021 PhD Student ASPIRE Guide for Career Planning
Sep. 2, 2021— The ASPIRE Team is excited to provide PhD Students with the ASPIRE Guide for Career Planning. Plan your year and career goals, journal your career ideas, and sketch out a plan in the PDF guide for 2021-2022.
NIH Loan Repayment Programs Now Accepting Applications
Aug. 23, 2021—The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress and designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. The escalating costs of advanced education and training in medicine and clinical specialties are forcing some scientists to abandon their research careers for higher-paying private industry...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Aug. 13, 2021—A postdoctoral position is available in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The goals of our translational projects are to explore the complex interplay of bioactive lipids and lipoproteins in cardiovascular disease. Research experience on lipid biochemistry, Mass Spec, Flow cytometry and bioactive lipids/eicosanoids or lipoproteins are encouraged but not...
Job Opportunity: Knowledge Management Fellowship, Center for Knowledge Management (CKM), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Aug. 9, 2021—The Center for Knowledge Management (CKM) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) offers a one-year Knowledge Management Fellow appointment. This one-year term position is designed to provide training in a dynamic health care environment where fellows have unique opportunities for advanced knowledge management training in precision medicine, evidence provision, and biomedical informatics. It also offers...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow Position, Medicine, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Jun. 21, 2021—Have you ever wondered how cancer escapes immune cell detection? The laboratory of Jennifer Pietenpol and Brian Lehmann at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to study epigenetic mechanisms of tumor immune cell escape. The lab is focused on translational breast cancer research that advances treatment strategies for triple-negative breast...
Job Opportunity: Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology/Zoology, Kentucky Weslyan College, Owensboro, KY
Jun. 11, 2021—Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, four-year liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for quality and academic excellence, is seeking a dynamic, broadly trained biologist to teach in both the Biology and Zoology programs. While this is visiting position, it has the potential to convert to tenure track depending on the candidates’ performance. This position...
Employer Info Session: Poly-Med
Jun. 10, 2021—Join us for an Employer Information Session with Poly-Med on June 24, 11:30am, via Zoom. Co-sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program and the Vanderbilt Career Center. Register via Zoom. Poly-Med is the leading developer of bioresorbable polymers and fibers. We help innovative medical device companies focused on improving patient outcomes. Poly-Med...
Job Opportunity: Tenure Track Position, Pharmacology/Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, High Point University, High Point, NC
Jun. 1, 2021—The Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences department at Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy is currently recruiting a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in pharmacology and/or toxicology. The department is particularly interested in candidates with a cardiovascular background, but other research areas will also be welcomed. The department is seeking candidates with competency in biochemical and cellular...
Job Opportunity: Administrative Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, University Administration, Division of Education and Training, MD Anderson, Houston, TX
Jun. 1, 2021—The Division of Education & Training at MD Anderson is piloting a 2-year Administrative Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The program is designed for recent PhD graduates and current postdoctoral fellows who are interested in pursuing careers in university administration. Upon completion, trainees are expected to acquire the knowledge, skills, and work experience to meet the minimum...
Pfizer Informal Employment Session
May. 21, 2021—Learn about the current hiring spree Pfizer is currently experiencing from alumnus Dr. Larry Thompson, PhD. Dr. Thompson is not hiring at this time but wants to give Vanderbilt trainees a heads up about types of roles and interviewing tips. Friday, June 4 Noon via Zoom Register here. Questions? Email Kate Stuart.
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow Position, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Yan Lab, VUMC, Nashville, TN
May. 11, 2021—A postdoctoral fellow position is now available in a NIH-funded laboratory at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Research from this laboratory is focused on understanding of the relationship between a commensal/probiotic organism and the host using a highly relevant microbe (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) and host intestinal epithelium with implications for normal health, homeostasis and response to...
Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Center for Precision Medicine, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Apr. 14, 2021—We are looking for a candidate to provide project management support for the Center for Precision Medicine (www.vumc.org/cpm/) in the Department of Biomedical Informatics (https://www.vumc.org/dbmi/). In addition to providing administrative support for Center activities, major responsibilities will consist of management of a federally-funded multi-institutional pragmatic clinical trials network including managing trial activities and assuring the...