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Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS) at Baylor College of Medicine
Jan. 13, 2020—Baylor College of Medicine invites outstanding senior graduate students to apply for Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS). Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS) provides the opportunity for students to explore postdoctoral opportunities, meet faculty with aligned interests, and learn about the resources at Baylor College of Medicine. Selected candidates will be invited for a...
ASPIRE PhD Career Stories: Jennifer S. Sparks, PhD
Jan. 13, 2020—Come hear more about a career in defense/intelligence. Find out from Dr. Jennifer Sparks about what her role entails and how you can use your PhD in this area. Check out Dr. Sparks bio below and be sure to register for this event. Registration is requested Dr. Jennifer Sparks works for the Defense Threat Reduction...
Apply now! ASPIRE Mock Interview Day, March 9th
Jan. 13, 2020—The ASPIRE Program is hosting its first Mock Interview Day on March 9, 2020, from 2:00-5:00 pm. This event will provide biomedical PhD students and postdocs the opportunity to practice their interview skills with Nashville-area employers and alumni, and receive valuable feedback. Participants will have up to 4 mock interviews, each lasting about 20 minutes....
Prepare for ASPIRE Mock Interview Day with our Job Search Series!
Jan. 9, 2020—ASPIRE Mock Interview Day is coming up on March 9th! The BRET Office of Career Development has several offerings that can help you prepare for this event: ASPIRE Job Search Series: Interviewing 101 Wednesday, January 15, 2-3p, 419 Light Hall ADDED SESSION! ASPIRE Job Search Series: CV/Resume workshop Wednesday, January 29, 12:30-1:30p, 407 ABC Light...
Neuroscience Scholars Program Application Window Jan 15 – Feb 19
Jan. 8, 2020—The Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) is an extensive two-year training program open to underrepresented neuroscience graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. NSP offers live events and webinars, a library of educational resources, and an online community for career connections and scientific and professional development guidance. NSP provides researchers with resources to cultivate long-term success through mentoring...
The Psychology of Peak Performance Workshop Series
Jan. 8, 2020—In collaboration with UCC colleagues – This series is offered every semester but registration is capped at 15 people each. Lunch provided https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/gradlife/programming.php
Critical Conversations Workshop Series, Spring 2020
Jan. 8, 2020—This series is offered every semester but registration is capped at 15 people each. RSVP available one week before each workshop https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/gradlife/
Collaborative Communication Workshop March 13th
Jan. 8, 2020—Today’s workplace requires more collaboration than ever before. Honing effective communication skills is essential for success ‐ and well‐being ‐ throughout your career. Based on principles developed at the Harvard Negotiation Project by the authors of the bestseller Getting to Yes, this one‐dayCollaborative Communication Workshop is designed to help participants: Influence people effectively, even when...
Find out more about Janice Ascano, PhD our January ASPIRE PhD Career Stories Speaker!
Jan. 7, 2020—Dr. Janice Ascano is our first featured speaker in 2020 for the ASPIRE PhD Career Stories seminar. We asked her a few questions prior to her talk. See her answers below. Be sure to attend her talk in January 24th! Registration is requested A Breakdown of a Typical Day Major Steps in her Career Path
Insight Fellows Programs are now accepting applications!
Jan. 2, 2020—The Insight Fellows Programs are tuition-free fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight Fellows: – Pay no tuition; the program is fully funded by top companies – Meet, interview, and join top companies – Launch a cutting-edge career where the average starting salary...
PhD Career Stories: Janice Ascano, PhD
Dec. 18, 2019—Come hear more about a career in the nonprofit/fundraising realm. Find out what this role looks like at Vanderbilt and how you can use your PhD in this area. Dr. Ascano has a PhD in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Her career path includes experience in grants management...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Cancer Biology, Fisk University
Dec. 16, 2019—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Cancer Biology Lecture: M/W 1:00-2:00pm Lab: Fridays 1:00-4:00pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It is Nashville’s oldest institution of higher education and conveniently located...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Biochemistry II, Fisk University
Dec. 16, 2019—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Biochemistry II Lecture: T/TH 11:00am-12:30pm Lab: Thursdays 3;30-6:30pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It is Nashville’s oldest institution of higher education and conveniently located...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Biological Principles II, Belmont University
Dec. 13, 2019—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Biological Principles II: Biology course for science and pre-health majors Choose one of two lecture sections and/or one of two lab sections -Class Lecture/Discussion: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00-8:50 am -Class Lecture/Discussion: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-9:50 am -Lab Mon 1:00-3:50 -Lab Wed 1:00-3:50 Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Ranked No. 5 in...
Job Opportunity: Multiple Positiosn, Cell Signaling Technology, Danvers, MA
Dec. 12, 2019—There are currently several open positions at Cell Signaling Technology https://www.cellsignal.com/ Open Positions : Inside Sales Representative Product Scientist Scientist – Antibody Technology Development Senior Bioinformatics Information & Data Scientist Senior Scientist/Group Leader – Multiplex Assays Senior RA – Proteomics Descriptions can be found here https://www.cellsignal.com/contents/about-us/working-at-cst/working-at-cst Please reach out directly to Vanderbilt alumnus, Shidong...
ASPIRE on the Road 2020 is here!
Dec. 11, 2019—The much anticipated announcement of the 2020 ASPIRE on the Road is here! We are off to Boston, MA April 29-May 1! We will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. A maximum of 12 trainees will be selected to participate. Travel...
English Language Center (ELC) Spring Semester Programming
Dec. 11, 2019—The ELC offers various programs to meet the needs of those at Vanderbilt who have a first language other than English. Program courses and workshops are designed to target specific learning objectives. Here’s information on what’s open for registration for the Spring semester: For students: English for Academics and Professionals courses (Academic Writing, Academic Speaking,...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Research, University of Missouri
Dec. 9, 2019—The Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Missouri is searching for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. We are seeking someone who is passionate about developing students at a public institution, coordinating events, promoting undergraduate research, using their talents and strengths, and having fun with a team of like-minded colleagues! This is an amazing opportunity...
UCSF Path to Postdoc 2020
Dec. 9, 2019—See website for more information https://iracda.ucsf.edu/path-postdoc
ASPIRE Internship: BioCentury Inc., Data Analyst Intern
Dec. 6, 2019—BioCentury Inc. Data Analyst Intern Spring 2020 BioCentury, a global business intelligence company serving the biopharmaceutical industry and investors, is pursuing numerous initiatives involving machine learning, big data, data science, target science, and more. We are looking for interns in a part-time data entry and analyst role to interpret and validate business data as...