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ASPIRE Up: Interviewing Preparedness
Oct. 3, 2024—Don’t be caught off guard when you get an interview sooner than you expected! Are you ready? Join us to start preparing for interviews, specifically learn: How to prepare for various types of interviews Interview etiquette Being prepared for common interview questions Furthermore, we want to prepare you for the dreaded, “Tell me about a...
ASPIRE UP: Grant Writing
Oct. 3, 2024—Please join Abigail Brown, Ph.D. BRET, Director, Outcomes Research and Kim Petrie, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development as they discuss grant writing! Dr. Brown will discuss how Vanderbilt can help you write your grant: a focus on resources for writing career development or R grants. She will cover the many grant writing resources...
ASPIRE Up: Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
Sep. 13, 2024—with Madhvi Venkatesh, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Educator Faculty Office of Biomedical Research Education & Training (BRET) Curriculum Director, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Tuesday October 1, 2024 10:30a-12:00p Light Hall 411 Registration is requested Most job applications for teaching-intensive faculty positions require candidates to write a ‘teaching philosophy” or statement....
GPAS Peak Performance session for October 2024
Sep. 11, 2024—Don’t miss Peak Performance in October!
September Women in the Academy session
Sep. 11, 2024—Join the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center for our September Women in the Academy session celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation, Getting Connected: Expanding Your Network 2.0, on Tuesday, September 17th at NOON in Alumni Hall Reading Room 206. This month’s luncheon will feature officers from the GWOC, GSC, VPA, and OBGAPS. Anchorlink Registration: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/10329840
St. Jude virtual research career, education, and training fair, September 25th
Sep. 9, 2024—10:00am – 6pm Central Main Event hours will be from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Extended 1:1 meetings will start at 3:00pm and go until 6:00pm. View Event Schedule Here Registration is FREE through THIS LINK For questions please contact manali.ghosh@stjude.org Who is invited? Undergraduate and Master’s students interested in a PhD degree in biomedical sciences Doctoral students seeking...
HOLOBIOME Film Screening Opportunity
Sep. 3, 2024— Following an introduction by Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and two short documentary films, a panel of experts in infectious diseases, epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance will discuss the crisis of antibiotic resistance and what we can do to curb this threat.
Register today for the 2025 Mirzayan Fellowship Informational Webinar!
Aug. 16, 2024—Register today for the 2025 Mirzayan Fellowship Informational Webinar to learn more about the 2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program! This is an opportunity for potential applicants to learn and ask questions about the application and selection process, the fellowship program, this year’s host units, the alumni network, and more. The webinar will...
Write On! Fall 2024 Application Open
Aug. 6, 2024—The beginning of the Fall term is rapidly approaching and as you start to think about your goals and plan your responsibilities we hope you will consider prioritizing your writing by participating in Write On!. Write On! is an interdisciplinary writing accountability group designed to pair you with other scholars at Vanderbilt. We understand the...
Job Opportunity: NIH Postdoctoral Position: Translational Research in Aging and Age-related diseases, Baltimore, MD
Jul. 30, 2024—NIH Postdoctoral Position: Translational Research in Aging and Age-related diseases Postdoctoral fellows with a background in mitochondrial biology and oxidative stress are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience, a Ph.D. (or M.D.) degree and skills in molecular biology, computational biology or biochemistry. The National Institute on Aging...
Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI)
Jul. 30, 2024—Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) program isnow 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 group are...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Jul. 30, 2024—ASPIRE Teaching Internship IntroductoryIntro Bio, Genetics, or Bioinformatics course August – December 2024 Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Belmont University consists of more than 8,400 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts...
ASPIRE Up: Navigating Your Career Choices
Jul. 19, 2024—As a kickoff to our our new workshop series ASPIRE Up: A Career and Professional Development Series for Biomedical Science Trainees the ASPIRE Program will be hosting Lauren Celano, CEO and Co-founder of Propel Careers for an interactive 3-hour session on “Navigating Your Career Choices” This interactive three hour workshop will help you structure an...
Applications Open for Compass Career Development Program
Jul. 18, 2024—Applications Open for Compass Career Development Program Applications are open to participate in the fifth cohort of Compass – an NIH-funded program that provides training and mentoring for early-career faculty and late-stage postdocs at U.S. academic institutions. Compass Scholars develop practical leadership and management skills for leading a lab or research team. The program is...
Stanford PRISM Applications Now Open!
Jul. 16, 2024—Are you considering continuing your training as a postdoc? Applications are now open for Stanford PRISM. PRISM is for graduate students from any field hoping to explore postdoctoral training at Stanford. PRISM candidates visit Stanford’s campus to meet with faculty and current postdocs to consider whether Stanford is a good fit for their next step. Deadline August 20, 2024. Please...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Vanderbilt Genomic Medicine Training Program, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Jul. 16, 2024—Vanderbilt Genomic Medicine Training Program Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity The Vanderbilt Genomic Medicine (VGM) Training Program in Nashville, TN is now accepting applications for the VGM T32 postdoctoral fellowship. VGM includes a major focus in pharmacogenomics, precision phenotyping, medical informatics, and disease-based genomics. For more information, please see QR code below or https://www.vumc.org/dbmi/vanderbilt-genomic-medicine-vgm-training-program. ...
Job Opportunity: Program Manager, Research Development and Support, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Jul. 16, 2024—Program Manager, Research Development and Support – Hybrid Eligible Nashville, TN, United States JOB DESCRIPTION The Program Manager, Research Development and Support (RDS) is part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for managing the limited submissions opportunities (LSO) program, managing...
SACNAS Leadership Opportunity for Postdocs!
Jul. 16, 2024—SACNAS is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications to participate in the fourth annual Postdoc Leadership Institute (PLI). PLI is a training opportunity for postdocs looking to develop their leadership skills and ability to bring their whole selves – including their culture – to work as an asset. PLI is a pre-conference...
UT Southwestern – opportunities for seeking postdoc mentors
Jul. 2, 2024—Exciting opportunities available at UT Southwestern for graduate students seeking postdoc mentors. See event flyer here Virtual Workshop: Pathway 2 Postdoc (P2P) We are hosting a virtual workshop, Pathway 2 Postdoc (P2P), designed for prospective postdoc candidates interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at UT Southwestern. The event is scheduled for October 15, 2024, from 11...
The Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences application open
Jul. 2, 2024—The Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding for scientists to receive postdoctoral training at leading research institutions in the United States. Through the program, The Pew Charitable Trusts has supported more than 250 outstanding young researchers, strengthening scientific communities across borders. Fellows who complete the two-year program and return to Latin America...