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ORISE Roadshow Information Session
May. 10, 2024—Join us at the ORISE Roadshow to learn more about paid research opportunities for biomedical grad students, recent grads, and postdocs at federal agencies across the U.S. including CDC, FDA, USDA, DoD, NIH and more! Tuesday, June 11 11:00am Light Hall, Room 407 Registration requested. Sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program...
Graduate Leadership Institute Dissertation Enhancement Grants
May. 9, 2024—The Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute provides awards of up to $2000 for research expenses related to student’s dissertation (previous awardees). These grants are designed for PhD Students with outstanding potential to accelerate progress on their research, adding depth or breadth to their work. They are granted on a competitive basis. See full information on their...
PhD Consulting Events for McKinsey Consulting
May. 2, 2024— Virtual Recruiting Events These sessions offered below will help you learn about the world of consulting, how your degree will help you make meaningful impact as an Associate, what life is like at McKinsey and how we help our clients solve the most complex problems. May 7, 2024 | 3 – 3:45 pm ET Recruiter...
Merck Chemistry Employer Info Session
Apr. 26, 2024—Merck Chemistry is currently hiring PhDs! In partnership with the VU Chemistry Graduate Program and the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program, Merck will be hosting a Vanderbilt-specific virtual employer information session about Chemistry and Chemistry-related open positions for current graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Vanderbilt alumnus Brandon Vara, PhD, will be talking more...
Now accepting applications for Fall 2024 ASPIRE Program in Molecular Medicine
Apr. 17, 2024—The Fall 2024 ASPIRE Path in Molecular Medicine (APMM) applications are due Monday, June 3, 2024. APMM is a program available to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Biomedical Sciences at Vanderbilt University allowing for integration of thesis work with important clinical, disease-based areas. This program provides a supervised experience, including didactic and experiential courses, seminars, and individual...
Human Biology and Disease modular course, now registering
Mar. 29, 2024—HuBD is a modular course with sessions that meet between May 2 and May 24nd. Registration Opens March 25th through April 21st. The schedule of classes will be available to view in YES beginning March 13. Everyone must enroll in section 01 to have access to course materials and receive a final grade. You will select your credit hours based on...
ORISE Virtual Career Fair: April 10
Mar. 26, 2024—Join us for a virtual career fair highlighting ORISE-administered internship and fellowship opportunities in life, health and medical sciences! Opportunities are available for college students, recent graduates and postdocs. When: April 10, 12-2 p.m. ET The fair will feature the ORISE programs at the following federal agencies: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National...
Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences consulting summer program accepting apps
Feb. 28, 2024—We invite Advanced Degree Candidates interested in gaining a first-hand experience in Life Sciences consulting to apply to Guidehouse’s 2024 Gateway to Guidehouse Life Sciences Summer program. Join us at our Chicago office to learn about our firm and practice, network with our consultants and leadership team, and develop real-world consulting skills through a simulated...
Job Opening: Research Biologist/Immunologist, Lab of Molecular Immunology, Immunology Center, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD
Feb. 26, 2024—Research Biologist/Immunologist, Lab of Molecular Immunology, Immunology Center, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD Dr. Warren J. Leonard’s laboratory in the Immunology Center, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, DHHS, is recruiting a Research Biologist/Immunologist. The successful candidate would join an exciting...
Harvard Curriculum Fellows 3 Year Postdoc Program
Feb. 22, 2024—The Curriculum Fellows Program is a three year post doctoral program for recent STEM PhDs. We have three distinct positions opening up this spring. Curriculum fellows are trainees who innovate graduate education curriculum on the Harvard Medical School Campus. Additionally we provide teaching and curriculum training, a learning community with expectations in participating in pedagogy...
VUWiSE event: Women in STEM Symposium 2024
Feb. 12, 2024—Please come join us for the Women in STEM Symposium on the March 22. The evening will feature amazing speakers and fun workshops. This annual exciting event is the perfect opportunity to network and hear from other women in the industry!
Torrey Pines Virtual Event: Transition to Industry, Feb 21-22
Jan. 30, 2024—Please find information below about our 2024 Transition to Industry workshop, developed and organized by the Torrey Pines Training Consortium. All interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are welcome to attend this online event. Early registration rates are available through Monday, February 5th at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com. Event flyers are attached, and more information is available on...
Postdoctoral Fellowship to Study Neonatal Immunology/Immune Responses to Vaccines, FDA, Silver Spring, MD
Jan. 30, 2024—Organization: Cellular Immunology Group, Laboratory of Bacterial Polysaccharides, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research of the US FDA (CBER/FDA). Background: Our laboratory is investigating the immunobiological mechanisms responsible for the suboptimal vaccine responses in newborns and infants. The goal of these studies is to improve the efficacies of pediatric vaccines using adjuvants targeting the pathways...
Authoring Your Career Story
Jan. 25, 2024—Authoring Your Career Story: Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars: Own and Communicate Your Story for Career Success We are all writing stories with the lives we lead. Do you know what career story you’re living out, or aspire to live out? How do your values, interests, and skills influence your story? Join us for a workshop...
Alumni Career Story: Gabrielle Rushing, Science Program Director at CSNK2A1 Foundation
Nov. 15, 2023—This article is originally published on ASBMB Today, written by a current postdoctoral trainee Elizabeth Stivison, PhD. Gabrielle Rushing is the science program director at CSNK2A1 Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Okur–Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome and supporting patients and families affected by the rare disease. A new employee at a new foundation...
Data and Drinks Seminar
Nov. 9, 2023—Ever wonder what Biomedical PhD careers look like in the first 10 years after graduation? Do PhD students change career goals during grad school? If they change, why? How many people do a postdoc these days? How long do people stay in postdocs? What kinds of jobs are people in 1, 3, 5, and 10...
ExCEL Scholar Award Competition for Mid- to Late-Stage Postdocs
Nov. 3, 2023—The Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) ExCEL Committee is pleased to announce the second annual ExCEL Scholar Award Competition. We are seeking mid- to late-stage postdoctoral researchers with outstanding research achievements who are preparing to transition into an independent position in academia. Selected candidates will be invited to present their research at the ExCEL...
American Society of Nephrology invites applications for Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award
Oct. 30, 2023—The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) represents more than 21,000 kidney health professionals working to help people with kidney diseases and their families. The ASN invites applications for its Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award Program, which will provide grants of up to $30,000 per year for up to two years to PhD students under the direction of a sponsor...
Employer Info Session: Guidehouse Life Sciences Consulting
Aug. 25, 2023—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program and the Vanderbilt Career Center is excited to welcome Guidehouse Life Sciences Consulting to campus for an Employer Information Session. Employer Info Session: Guidehouse Consulting Wednesday, September 6 4:00pm Light Hall 214 Register to attend. On the morning of Thursday, September 7, Guidehouse will be meeting with...
Postdoc Opportunity for Funding through Burroughs Wellcome CASI Program
Aug. 2, 2023—The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) program is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs). LOIs require submission of a 4,000 character-essay and a letter of reference. These awards provide up to $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. The specific target...