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Career Symposium Features the Significance of Mentorship and Networking
Jul. 13, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 8, Fall 2018. By Jessamyn Perlmutter, Graduate Student Each year, the BRET Office holds its Annual Career Symposium for hundreds of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows looking for advice on how to take the next steps in their careers. Held on June 1, this year’s...
Opportunity Begets Opportunity: Leveraging Connections to Gain Invaluable Career Experiences
Jul. 13, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 7, Spring 2018. By Heather McCartney, Graduate Student As the stress of preparing for (and passing!) my qualifying exam started to dissipate, I began to wonder what type of career I could have after I finally earned my doctorate. Aiming to get exposure to as...
Postdoc Preview at University of Michigan Medical School
Jul. 12, 2021—Twice a year, the University of Michigan Medical School hosts Postdoc Preview, a recruiting event and opportunity for 20 upper-level graduate students to explore the extensive postdoctoral research and training opportunities in biomedical sciences at Michigan. During a virtual visit, candidates will interview with prospective mentors, network with their current postdocs, and learn about life...
New Fellowship Opportunity: The Future of Science Film Fellowship
Jul. 8, 2021—The Future of Science Film Fellowship is a program for emerging filmmakers to develop new documentaries about efforts to make science more equitable and inclusive. This project builds on the success of the feature documentary Picture a Scientist, which chronicled stories of bias, discrimination and harassment against women scientists. Their goal now is to launch...
Navigating Freelance Work in the US as an International Student
Jul. 6, 2021—Are you an international student thinking about freelance work during or after your academic program? Check out this recent article from The Open Notebook that provides an overview of the steps international students need to take to ensure they’re able to get the right authorization. As the article notes, this avenue of work comes with its...
Job Opportunity: Lecturer, Human Physiology, Biology Division, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Jul. 1, 2021—Lecturer, Human Physiology, Biology Division, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN The Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) in the Biology division at the University of Tennessee invite applications for a non-tenure track, full-time, 9-month position of Lecturer. The primary responsibilities of this position...
Virtual Career Development Workshop, July 28-29
Jun. 24, 2021—The Leadership Alliance is excited to announce its upcoming Virtual Career Development Workshop from July 28-29, 2021. The ASPIRE team is proud to be a part of the planning committee for this year’s event, which also features Senior Associate Dean Kathy Gould and Assistant Dean Ashley Brady as speakers. The Virtual Career Development Workshop is an opportunity for...
Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program: Call for Applications
Jun. 24, 2021—Janssen recently announced the launch of the Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (SODEP), which will begin in fall 2021. SODEP consists of three steps: 1. Exposure to industry at the virtual Janssen Oncology Day, an all-day program that will provide an overview of the various opportunities within science and medicine. 2. One-on-one mentorship. Up to 10 scholars who...
Lilly Virtual Postdoc Career Fair: August 25
Jun. 17, 2021—Discover Lilly’s Postdoctoral Research Program through a virtual career fair on Wednesday, August 25th, from 3:00-6:00 pm EST. See the flyer below for more details and registration instructions.
IMPACT Fellowship Program: Now Accepting Applications!
Jun. 16, 2021—The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is pleased to announce the IMPACT Fellowship Program (“IMPACT”), a six-month program that provides marginalized early-career research trainees with access to personal and career resources, along with opportunities to build skills, assess and better understand their strengths, and develop new networks. “Unfortunately, all postdoctoral scholars do not share equal access to critical...
Job Opportunity: Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Science Communication Postdoctoral Fellowship
Jun. 15, 2021—Science Communication Postdoctoral Fellowship, Division of Cancer Biology, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD The Division of Cancer Biology (DCB) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks to recruit a CRTA Post-Doctoral Fellow to help write, edit, create, and produce communications about basic cancer biology. The mission of DCB is to ensure continuity and stability in basic...
Data Science Essentials Module Wraps Up a Successful First Year
Jun. 14, 2021—This article was originally published in the 2018-2019 Annual Report. The Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program piloted a new initiative in partnership with the Nashville Software School to enhance the readiness and confidence of biomedical trainees to pursue data science careers. Data Science Essentials combined project-based didactic exposure to data science with communication training and case sessions...
Careers in STEM: Perspectives from Black Scientists Mini-Symposium
Jun. 10, 2021—Next week, the VI4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is hosting a mini-symposium entitled “Careers in STEM: Perspectives from Black Scientists.” The event is Wednesday, June 16 from 1-5pm via Zoom and will feature speakers from last year’s Cell list “1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America”. The event will consist of talks from our speakers...
AAAS Live Chat: What’s it Like to be a Fellow? Part I
Jun. 10, 2021—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is dedicating two of their summer Live Chats to discuss the experience of a Science and Technology Policy Fellow. The first Live Chat, A Year of Service, is June 17th at 1 P.M. ET, and will cover the meaningful contributions STP fellows have made over the...
Vanderbilt Takes on Capitol Hill: A Look Inside Science Policy for Students and Fellows
Jun. 9, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 9, Spring 2019. By Colbie Chinowsky, Graduate Student The BRET Office of Career Development and the Graduate School took to the road in October 2018 to further their combined mission of empowering and preparing Ph.D. and postdoctoral trainees for careers within the biomedical sciences. The...
Academic Life Coach Summer 2021 Programming
Jun. 4, 2021—The Academic Life Coaches will be offering an extended Critical Conversation series this summer. More information can be found here: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/lifecoach/programming.php