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iBiology’s new online course “Let’s Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench,” Feb 19
Feb. 1, 2019—Let’s Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench Before you step into the lab to do an experiment, you have a long list of questions. So many, that it’s overwhelming. A little guidance would be helpful, right? That’s where iBiology’s new online course “Let’s Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA) – Coordinator for Biomedical Nonprofits’ Professional Meeting
Jan. 28, 2019—ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA) – Coordinator for Biomedical Nonprofits’ Professional Meeting ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Research Alliance (HRA) Coordinator, professional meeting for scientific nonprofits Reston, Virginia Are you curious about career opportunities in the nonprofit world? Many biomedical research nonprofits employ PhD scientists to manage grants portfolios, oversee scientific programs, and lead communication...
PhD Career Connections: Entrepreneurship
Jan. 28, 2019—PhD Career Connections: Entrepreneurship Margaret Read, PhD General Manager, Corporate Alliances, Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization Margaret joined CTTC in Jun of 2018 as General Manager, Corporate Alliances and manages the collaboration with Deerfield Management, Ancora Innovation. Prior to joining CTTC, she was an independent consultant in the oncology sector for biotechnology and...
Job Opportunity: Communications Specialist – Marketing and Communications, Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD
Jan. 25, 2019—Johns Hopkins Health System employs more than 20,000 people annually. Upon joining Johns Hopkins Health System, you become part of a diverse organization dedicated to its patients, their families, and the community we serve, as well as to our employees. Career opportunities are available in academic and community hospital settings, home care services, physician practices,...
Internship opportunity: Grad Intern – R&D (PKDM Transporter), Amgen, Cambridge, MA
Jan. 25, 2019—Grad Intern – R&D (PKDM Transporter) Category: College Job Job ID: R-68775 Employment Type: Full time Location: US – Massachusetts – Cambridge Posted Date: January 17, 2019 APPLY Amgen’s 10–12 week internship program offers meaningful project experiences that impact patient’s lives. This internship provides a great opportunity for a qualified individual who may want to obtain experience in industry during...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: A Fair Look -How to Review A Paper
Jan. 24, 2019—Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:00am 415CD Light Hall Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Reviewing scientific manuscripts is an important skill to develop during your training, is a critical service to the scientific community that will be expected of you as you...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: From CV to Resume
Jan. 24, 2019—Wednesday, February 6, 2019 9:00am 411 CD Light Hall Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration In this session, led by Kim Petrie, Ph.D., Director of Career Development, BRET Office of Career Development, you will learn how to craft a compelling résumé that showcases your professional...
Job Opportunities: Bioinformatics Research Analyst, and Research Associate, Phase Genomics, Seattle, WA
Jan. 24, 2019—Two great positions are open with Phase Genomics in Seattle, Wa. A great company with a Vanderbilt alumni connection! For more information: https://phasegenomics.com/careers/ BIOINFORMATICS RESEARCH ANALYST – MICROBIOME AND GENOME ASSEMBLY Seattle-based Phase Genomics is seeking a bioinformatician with excellent analytical skills to drive bioinformatics research projects across a variety of biological areas. Phase Genomics is...
2019 ASPIRE on the Road is here!
Jan. 24, 2019—The much anticipated announcement of the 2019 ASPIRE on the Road is here! We are off to San Diego, CA April 24-26! We will spend time with San Diego-area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. A maximum of ten trainees will...
Censoring Science Forum, January 29th
Jan. 22, 2019—If you’re interested in a career science policy and advocacy, join VSPG for an upcoming event on January 29th. The American Lung Association has partnered with a number of student organizations at Vanderbilt to host a forum on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 5:00-7:00PM at Light Hall. The goal of the forum is to educate...
Job Opportunity: Teacher, Middle School Math, WEB Tutorial Nashville, Nashville, TN
Jan. 18, 2019—Our Tutorial WEB is a secular middle school tutorial with a mission of preparing students for high school. We partner with homeschool parents to offer classes that meet once or twice weekly with assigned work to be done through the week at home. You can read about our model and learn about our community at...
The Effort Report Live: Your Academic Future
Jan. 16, 2019—“Are you interested in a career in academia but have questions about what it would really be like? If so, please join us for The Effort Report Live: Your Academic Future, a podcast hosted by Dr. Roger Peng of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Elizabeth Matsui of University of Texas at Austin. The Effort Report...
Spring lineup of Digital Scholarship bootcamps & workshops
Jan. 15, 2019—Digital Scholarship Workshops and Boot Camps, Spring 2019 Workshops and Boot Camps take place in Room 418a of the Central Library unless otherwise noted. All are welcome! No need to RSVP. If you have questions, please contact andrew.j.wesolek@vanderbilt.edu. Boot Camps: GitHub, MWF, 12:10-1:00 February 18, 20, 22 This bootcamp will consist of three one-hour sessions that...
Vanderbilt Library Design Challenge: Design a Better Library
Jan. 15, 2019—The Vanderbilt Library Design Challenge will be held February 16 and 28, 2019 and is open to all Vanderbilt students interested in learning about design thinking and the principles of human-centered design* and applying those principles to make the library’s collections, facilities, and/or services and programming more accessible and meaningful for users. For more information: http://researchguides.library.vanderbilt.edu/designchallenge (registration...
Vanderbilt Science Policy Group meeting 1/17 at Flying Saucer
Jan. 15, 2019—Interested in science outreach and communication? Want to network with public and health policy experts in Nashville? Thursday, Jan 17th, 5:30-7:30PM, Flying Saucer Join Vanderbilt Science Policy Group for FREE FOOD and a discussion on advocacy and policy with Rep. John Ray Clemmons (D, TN 55th), Dr. Stephen Patrick (VUMC, opioid policy expert), Collier Roberts (VU state policy office), and Megan Lane (lobbyist, fmr. LA for...
ELC Academic Writing Workshops starting 1/25
Jan. 14, 2019—
Women in the Academy Workshop: “Critical Conversations: Conflict Management in the Academy”
Jan. 11, 2019—“Critical Conversations: Conflict Management in the Academy” Stacey Satchell Graduate Life Coach, The Graduate School Thursday, January 24 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch provided on a first-come basis
NCI’s Graduate Student Recruiting Program, May 7-8, 2019
Jan. 9, 2019—There is still time to apply to the 4th Annual Graduate Student Recruiting Program held May 7-8, 2019! Graduate students who apply and are invited to visit NIH have a distinct advantage in obtaining postdoc positions. Please visit the GSRP website for useful information to assist them in completing their application. The deadline for submission is January 31,...
Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement: Creating Your Draft
Jan. 8, 2019—Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement: Creating Your Draft In this workshop, we will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. This...