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2025 Becoming a Resilient Scientist series
Aug. 4, 2025—The NIH OITE is pleased to offer both Resilient Scientist Series this fall. Trainees and fellows at all levels will have the opportunity to develop skills needed to thrive in research and healthcare careers. Faculty and staff will be supported in mentoring trainees in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences. For students, trainees and fellows...
Celebrating our postdocs!
Aug. 1, 2025—Join us for National Postdoc Appreciation Week to celebrate our awesome VU and VUMC postdocs! Come have a cookie with us on Wednesday, September 17th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the North Lobby of Light Hall.
Available Co-Instructor Position in Biochemistry
Aug. 1, 2025—Postdocs and senior grad students, gain teaching experience as a co-instructor for an 8-week course in Biochemistry on integrated metabolism. This person will cover half of the course starting in mid-October through mid-December. This 8-week teaching opportunity has materials to share to ease course preparation. The course also has both a Teaching Assistant and learning...
Career Awards available through Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Jul. 28, 2025—Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) foster the early career development of researchers who are transitioning from training environments in the physical, mathematical, computational sciences and/or engineering into postdoctoral work in the biological sciences, and who are dedicated to pursuing a career in academic research. Candidates must have completed at least...
Stanford PRISM Postdoctoral Program
Jul. 23, 2025—Are you considering your next big step? If postdoctoral training is on your horizon, Stanford’s PRISM program is your gateway to an exciting, transformative opportunity. PRISM is designed for graduate students from all fields who want to explore world-class postdoctoral training at Stanford University. Twice a year, we offer travel funds for an exclusive chance for you to experience Stanford’s cutting-edge research...
Postdoctoral Fellow Openings at Cold Spring Harbor Lab
Jul. 23, 2025—Postdoctoral Fellow – Alexander Lab – 0737 The Alexander Lab seeks a highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to independently drive research projects, collaborate across disciplines, and help foster an interactive and dynamic research community. Research in the Alexander Lab spans scales of biology as well as experimental and computational approaches. The ideal candidate will have a strong...
Job Opportunity: Grants Administrator, Simons Foundation
Jul. 23, 2025—The Simons Foundation is recruiting a Grants Administrator to support the Flatiron Institute; Founders-Directed; Science, Society & Culture; and Simons Foundation International grantmaking divisions. You can learn more about working at the Simons Foundation and who we are here. The job description and a link to apply for the position can be found here. Based on experience, the full-time annual...
Susan G Komen Career Transition Award for Postdocs and Clinical Fellows
Jul. 23, 2025—The Career Transition Award aims to help outstanding postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows, working under the guidance of a mentor, launch their competitive, independent breast cancer research careers. Career Transition Awards provide up to five years of funding in two phases: Phase 1 supports the final years of mentored, postdoctoral training; and Phase 2 supports...
Cancer Research Institute postdoctoral positions open
Jul. 16, 2025—In response to recent disruptions in federal funding, CRI has committed an additional $2.5 million in funding to support 10 additional postdoctoral fellows this year. CRI Postdoctoral Fellowships Apply by September 1 CRI fellowships provide critical support for early-career scientists working at the intersection of immunology, cancer, and computational biology. We offer two postdoctoral fellowship tracks: The CRI...
Teaching Opportunity in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (IGP)
Jul. 12, 2025—BRET has an outstanding opportunity for postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students (4th year and above) to gain teaching experience as Assistant Facilitators in the first-year IGP curriculum. Participation would provide valuable experience in multiple aspects of teaching including material preparation, discussion facilitation, and assessment. Training and compensation will be provided for all Assistant Facilitators, and...
Michigan Society of Fellows applications now open
Jul. 8, 2025—The Michigan Society of Fellows invites applications to its postdoctoral fellowship program for Ph.D.s in the humanities, arts, sciences, and professions. These positions at the University of Michigan are open to recent Ph.D.s who wish to pursue research opportunities while teaching at a major research university. Fellows are appointed as Assistant Professors in appropriate departments...
Using the Eskind Biomedical Library to access thousands of academic journals
Jul. 7, 2025—Librarians from the Eskind Biomedical Library recently resolved an issue with LibKey Nomad that prevented access to non–open access papers from The Company of Biologists journals. This article will guide you through the process of accessing research papers through two of the library’s resources: LibKey Nomad and EZproxy Bookmarklet.
2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Grad Fellowship Program now open
Jun. 25, 2025—The application for the 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! We are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options in science policy. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the past...
2025 McKinsey Advanced Degree recruiting info
Jun. 23, 2025—APD candidates are those working toward the following degrees: PhD (including postdocs), MD (including medical interns, residents, and fellows), JD, PharmD, etc. Non-MBA Master candidates must have at least four years in between the completion of their undergraduate degree and graduate degree to be qualified for the full-time Associate position. If you’re interested in learning...
AAAS STPF Applications open mid-July
Jun. 6, 2025—Please note an important update regarding the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) application cycle. The 2025-26 application open, originally scheduled for June 1, will now open in mid-July to accommodate preparations for a new pilot program being introduced this application cycle. This initiative will broaden the scope of opportunities available and enhance policy...
Edge for Scholars providing writing group for big grants
Jun. 6, 2025—Writing an R01 (or equivalent large grant)? Join this group for accountability, peer feedback, and protected time for writing. The weekly Edge for Scholars R01 Writing Group begins on June 13 from 11 AM – 1 PM and will meet for 16 weeks on Zoom. Keep yourself on track for submission and get feedback from your...
2025-26 NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program
Jun. 6, 2025—Apply here. Launched in 2021, the NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program (“IMPACT”) increases access to opportunities for early-career researchers based at U.S. institutions and from marginalized communities to build skills, understand strengths and develop networks. IMPACT provides participants with access to personal and career resources with a cohort of peers so that they can strategically build...
Job Posting: Scientific Research Project Manager, VICTR, Nashville, TN
Jun. 5, 2025—VICTR recently posted a Term Scientific Research Project Manager for our All of Us Research Program. Learn more about this term position: https://vumc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vumccareers/details/Scientific-Research-Project-Manager_R-41666-1?q=VICTR
Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program
Jun. 5, 2025—Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowships are six-month, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hands-on professional development fellowships structured to engage Fellows in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology. The Fellowships which take place in Washington, D.C., are conducted and administered under the auspices of the Committee on Science, Technology,...
What is MedComms?
May. 15, 2025—Ever considered a career in MedComms? Considering a career to use your writing skills post-PhD? Check out this nice article and blog by Dr. Meredith Wright Whitaker about her professional experience is medical communication and science communication. From SciComms to MedComms: An Intro to Medical Communications