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Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, Diabetes / Kidney Disease / Extracellular Matrix, Center for Matrix Biology, Division of Nephrology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Aug. 23, 2021—Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, Diabetes / Kidney Disease / Extracellular Matrix, Center for Matrix Biology, Division of Nephrology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Job Description A postdoctoral fellowship is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Vanacore to investigate molecular mechanisms of renal fibrosis in chronic kidney disease. We use animal models in combination of cutting-edge...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurobiology, Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Aug. 17, 2021—Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurobiology, Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC POSITION: A postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Damaris Lorenzo in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC) (www.lorenzolab.org) is available immediately to study molecular and cellular mechanisms...
Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Research & Grants, Additional Ventures, REMOTE
Aug. 16, 2021—Job Opportunity, Project Manager, Research & Grants, Additional Ventures, REMOTE Additional Ventures seeks a Project Manager, Research & Grants with a scientific background to be an integral part of its small team that is focused on single ventricle heart defects. We utilize high-touch, responsive request for proposal (RFP) and post-award processes that support investigators &...
Job Opportunities: Postdoctoral Positions at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, August 2021
Aug. 16, 2021—Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is a premier pediatric research institution with over 900 diverse and productive faculty members. Researchers work collaboratively across specialties and divisions to address some of the biggest challenges we face today in improving child health. A strong network of research support services and facilities, along with institutional commitment to...
Rock Your LinkedIn Profile Online Tutorial
Aug. 10, 2021—“Rock Your LinkedIn Profile” is a LinkedIn Learning course that helps you optimize your LinkedIn profile to make you stand out. This hour-long series of videos covers everything from the basics of getting started, the importance of a good profile picture, and getting the most out of recommendations. This is an excellent professional development opportunity...
Chicagoland Postdoc Recruiting Event: October 14-15, 2021
Aug. 10, 2021—Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn about three postdoctoral programs in the Chicagoland area (Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois Chicago) and the cutting-edge science/research happening at each institution. More than 140 faculty members from the three institutions have signed up to participate in the event! About the Event:...
Postdoc Training Opportunities at Van Andel Institute
Aug. 6, 2021—About Van Andel Institute VAI is an independent biomedical research organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their research encompasses five central themes: epigenetics, neurodegenerative science, metabolism and nutrition, cell biology, and structural biology. Postdoctoral fellows are a crucial part of VAI’s efforts to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations. All...
Job Opportunity: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Center for Health Equity Transformation, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY
Aug. 5, 2021—Job Opportunity: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Center for Health Equity Transformation, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY Introduction We are seeking Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors for tenure track, Regular Title Series, full-time (12 month) positions in the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) in the College of Medicine at the University...
Versatile PhD Innovation Challenge: The Air You Wear
Jul. 29, 2021—The Versatile PhD is excited to launch their first PhD-level innovation challenge sponsored by NHLBI, a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and NASA Tournament Lab. This “Air You Wear” challenge is an exceptional career development opportunity for graduate students and post-docs who are motivated to solve an important medical and technological challenge...
Job Opportunity: Scientific Programs Manager, Scientific Strategy and Programs team, Susan G. Komen, REMOTE
Jul. 27, 2021—Job Opportunity: Scientific Programs Manager, Scientific Strategy and Programs team, Susan G. Komen, REMOTE Basic Function: The Scientific Strategy and Programs (SSP) team works at the intersection of science and patient advocacy, translating scientific strategy and patient insights into programs that will accelerate research discoveries to save lives. The Scientific Programs Manager works closely with...
Workshop Coming Up: Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, Including Unix, Git, R
Jul. 22, 2021—Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they...
Women’s Center Hosts Salary Negotiation Workshop July 27
Jul. 22, 2021—The Vanderbilt Women’s Center is hosting an AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on Tuesday, July 27 from 12-1:30 p.m. CST. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn new skills or hone existing ones in the area of salary negotiation. Registration is requested; click the flyer below to register.
Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI
Jul. 20, 2021—Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI Overview The Department of Biomedical Sciences of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with primary responsibilities for medical student education in...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, Epitranscriptomic RNA modifications in viral replication, Wu Lab, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Jul. 20, 2021—Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, Epitranscriptomic RNA modifications in viral replication, Wu Lab, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA An NIH-funded postdoctoral researcher position is available to study virus interactions with host factors in Dr. Li Wu’s lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa....
Ph.D. to CEO: Entrepreneurial Transformation with the ASPIRE to Innovate Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Jul. 16, 2021—This article was originally published on the School of Medicine Basic Sciences Website, July 13, 2021. By Ashley Brady, PhD A new collaborative initiative from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences, the BRET Office of Career Development’s ASPIRE Program, and Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization will be supporting a biomedical sciences postdoctoral fellow to lead...
ASPIRE Internships Offer a Window to the World Beyond the Lab
Jul. 16, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 3, Spring 2016. By Kathleen L. Gould, PhD, Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences This fall, the BRET Office of Career Development launched its internship initiative as part of the ASPIRE Program. ASPIRE is funded by a BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) Award from the NIH...
Beyond Grant Writing: Exploring Career Opportunities in Scientific Communication through the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program
Jul. 15, 2021—This article was originally published in the 2018-2019 Annual Report. By Natalya Ortolano, Graduate Student I had an interesting discussion about future career options with my six-year-old niece recently who asked a question I ponder daily, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I explained in kid-accessible terms that I was currently...
Look and Act the Part: The Importance of Professionalism in One’s Career Development
Jul. 15, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 9, Spring 2019. By Christopher Smith, Ph.D., former Postdoctoral Fellow, now Postdoctoral Affairs Program Manager, North Carolina State University Landing a dream job can be a daunting task for even well-seasoned scientists. However, with underdeveloped soft skills, such as effective communication and emotional intelligence, or an...
Our Journey Into Business and Management Consulting
Jul. 15, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 7, Spring 2018. By Siwei He and Aparna Shekar, Graduate Students Working towards a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences not only instills a wide repertoire of positive personal and professional qualities in trainees, but also opens many doors in a wide gamut of career paths....
BRET Trainees Get a Look “Inside the Beltway”
Jul. 15, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 1, Spring 2015. by Suneethi Sivakumaran, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow This past fall, the BRET Office of Career Development and the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program partnered with the Vanderbilt Office of Federal Relations and other campus offices to provide trainees an externship opportunity in federal stem policy...