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ASPIRE Internship: Science Communication Intern, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Basic Sciences (remote)
Sep. 15, 2023—ASPIRE Internship Science Communication Intern Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences (remote) The Office of the Dean of Basic Sciences is looking for a science communication intern. This position provides the intern with an opportunity to contribute to the dissemination of the knowledge generated within Vanderbilt’s basic sciences research labs, which includes discoveries and...
ASPIRE Internship: Form Bio, Documentation and Education Intern, 2023-2024, remote
Sep. 14, 2023—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Form Bio Documentation and Education Intern (appx Nov 2023-Jan 2024) Form Bio is a rapidly growing startup focused on advancing the field of computational life sciences. We are dedicated to creating innovative solutions that empower life scientists and physicians to better understand and utilize complex biological data. We are seeking a...
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF): Applications now OPEN!
Sep. 5, 2023—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the largest general scientific society in the world. The fellowship program offers hands-on opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge and technical skills to important societal challenges. As a fellow, you will serve a yearlong assignment in a selected area of the executive, legislative, or judicial...
ASPIRE Job Sim: Science Communication
Aug. 28, 2023—Covering study stories is a common entry point into the field for many science journalists. Despite the limitations of the form — notably that study stories risk overhyping or elevating an individual result beyond the significance it deserves — understanding how to “report out” and write about an individual study is a fundamental skill, and...
NIGMS Postdoctoral Research Associate Training (PRAT) Program
Aug. 28, 2023—Program The NIGMS PRAT Program is a competitive three-year postdoctoral fellowship program that provides high quality research training in the basic biomedical sciences in NIH intramural research laboratories. The program prepares trainees for leadership positions in biomedical careers through mentored laboratory research, networking, and intensive career and leadership development activities. The program places special emphasis on...
PhD Career Stories: Industry Postdocs
Aug. 22, 2023—Join us virtually for our December PhDCS featuring a panel of Vanderbilt alumni who have a career path point that includes an industry postdoc. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link Salma Cruz, Ph.D. Dr. Cruz received a B.S. in Chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. She joined the Delpire Lab at Vanderbilt studying the effect...
PhD Career Stories: Medical Writing
Aug. 16, 2023—Please join us for November PhD Career Stories session with Dr. Chastity Bradley and Dr. Kathryn Henley Registration is requested Dr. Bradley is the Lead Medical Writer at BioMed Writers and has over 20 years experience in biomedical research and writing/editing scientific documents. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Spelman College, a...
PhD Career Stories: Research Development
Aug. 11, 2023—Please join us for the September PhD Career Stories session with Dr. Janice Ascano, Associate Director, and Dr. Phil Ko, Associate Director, Vanderbilt Research Development and Support. Registration requested Janice Ascano, PhD Janice joined the Research Development and Support team in October 2020. With the goal of mapping Vanderbilt University research strengths to external...
PhD Career Stories: Consulting
Aug. 8, 2023—Please join us for the October PhD Career Stories session with Dr. Courtney Copeland, Senior Consultant | Strategy and Analytics Deloitte Consulting LLC *Cosponsored by the Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club (VUADCC) Registration requested Dr. Copeland is a senior consultant at Deloitte supporting federal health clients with program management, scientific strategy, and decision making....
BioTN Scipreneur Challenge Beginning in August
Aug. 4, 2023—For more information: https://www.biotnscipreneur.com/
Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Sessions (HAIS 23)
Aug. 3, 2023—Register here for the inaugural Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Sessions (HAIS 23) sponsored by Vanderbilt Health’s Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation. When: Wednesday, September 20th 9am-5pm (All day attendance is encouraged) Where: Langford Auditorium, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2209 Garland Ave, Nashville, TN 37232 Cost: Free Refreshments provided The agenda / program will be published soon at https://www.vumc.org/brockcenter/events
Job Opportunity: Program Officer, Engagement Award Program, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Washington DC
Aug. 2, 2023—About Us See full job description and application information here The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually...
Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program
Aug. 2, 2023—We are delighted to announce the launch of the Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (SODEP): details are available at www.janssensodep.com. SODEP consists of three steps: 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. One-on-one mentorship. Up to15 scholars who attend Janssen Oncology...
English Language Center Course for Postdocs
Aug. 1, 2023—The English Language Center (ELC) will be offering Academic Communication for Postdocs during the fall semester. The course is offered as a service of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the ELC. There is no additional charge to you for the class. This course will offer postdoctoral scholars and researchers opportunities to practice academic communication skills to...
Write on! A writing support program for Vanderbilt Graduate Students and Postdocs
Aug. 1, 2023—In the Spring 2023 term, in collaboration with The Writing Studio, Center for Student Wellbeing and University Libraries, Graduate & Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) piloted a new program titled “Write On!” that provided 80 graduate students and postdocs with tools and resources to help support their writing process. The Program matched participants with a writing...
Postdoc/ Grad Student Facilitators needed for the IGP
Jul. 28, 2023—We have an opportunity for postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students (4th year and above) to act as assistant facilitators in the first-year IGP curriculum from August 21st – October 20th. During the 9-week period when the assistant facilitators will be involved, the coursework will cover topics within the central dogma, genetics, and cell signaling. Assistant facilitators...
17th Annual VPA Symposium
Jul. 24, 2023—The 17th Annual VPA Symposium will be held November 17th 2023 in the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. This interdisciplinary one-day conference highlights postdoctoral research as well as provides a venue for networking and professional development. Below is the link for abstract submission and registration. We encourage you to attend this excellent networking event and encourage you to submit...
Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program
Jul. 23, 2023—At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we remain committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. That’s why our Janssen Oncology Research & Development team is thrilled to announce they have opened registration for the second year of the Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (Janssen SODEP). This program...
Open Call for Genentech Postdocs
Jul. 23, 2023—Genentech, a world-class biotechnology company in South San Francisco, is launching an Open Call for our postdoc program aimed at identifying top scientific talent, independent of a specific job posting for a given scientist’s lab. Applicants are provided the freedom to select three potential Genentech postdoc mentor’s that they are most interested in working with in order...
Retention and Inclusion of Scholars for Excellence (RISE) Fellows – Department of Cell Biology and Physiology – Washington University in St. Louis
Jul. 13, 2023—Retention and Inclusion of Scholars for Excellence (RISE) Fellows – Department of Cell Biology and Physiology – Washington University in St. Louis The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at Washington University School of Medicine would like to solicit your nominations for a new Retention and Inclusion of Scholars for Excellence (RISE) Fellows program in...