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Internship Opportunity: Whitsell Innovations, Inc.
Jan. 4, 2019—Interns at Whitsell Innovations, Inc. Whitsell Innovations (WI), Inc, is a woman-owned, full-service medical and scientific writing company focusing on the needs of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and device industries. Founded in 2006, we have extensive and varied industry experience averaging more than 15 years. Our staff is composed of individuals with industry backgrounds and scientific...
American Society for Microbiology Vanderbilt Student Chapter general interest meeting
Jan. 4, 2019—The Vanderbilt student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology is holding a general interest meeting on January 25th for anyone interested in participating in or joining the group. Our organization is open to students, staff, postdocs, and anyone else currently in or working toward a career in microbiology. We will go over some of...
Join the TechVenture Challenge! Interest Meeting on January 10th
Jan. 4, 2019— Do you want experience in science entrepreneurship/commercialization? Join the TechVenture Challenge! Work in cross-disciplinary teams Develop mock commercialization plans Pitch plans for a cash prize to industry experts An interest meeting for participants and volunteers will be January 10th at 5:00 pm Light Hall 512. This meeting will help determine the...
Job Opportunity: Avalere Health FDA & Regulatory Fellow, Washington, DC
Dec. 14, 2018—FDA Fellowship Program Avalere’s FDA Fellowship Program invites applications from advanced-degree professionals who have strong backgrounds in science and technology and are looking to transition their scientific background into the policy environment. Small and highly selective, our FDA Fellows spend 6 months immersed in healthcare regulatory policy and strategy issues. In this full-time, paid fellowship,...
Practice Faculty Interviews with Roger Chalkley
Dec. 13, 2018—In the months of January, and February on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8am, Roger Chalkley is offering to help postdocs who are currently interviewing for research faculty jobs by doing an individual practice interview session. Participants must have a faculty position currently scheduled for academic faculty positions at a research institutions. If interested, you will...
Job Opportunity: Analyst, Proactive Worldwide, Schaumburg, IL
Dec. 11, 2018—Position Summary: The Analyst is responsible for working with a team to analyze and present insights about our clients’ competitive landscape by organizing and analyzing findings from primary (interview based) and secondary (internet based) research, writing reports and/or presentations summarizing the findings and analysis. The Analyst will work collaboratively on and provide leadership to an engagement team in...
Job Opportunity: Research Regulatory Affairs Project Manager, VICTR, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Dec. 6, 2018—Research Regulatory Affairs Project Manager – VICTR Your Role Serves as the central resource to investigators to assist and provide guidance regarding Investigational New Drug (IND) development through experience with and knowledge of related federal regulations (FDA). Works closely and partners with investigators and internal departments to deliver safe and effective research designs for clinical...
Job Opportunity: R & D Specialist – Biochemical Genetics and Special Chemistry, LeBoneur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN
Dec. 4, 2018—R & D Specialist – Biochemical Genetics and Special Chemistry The R & D Specialist will assist clinical lab director developing and validating high complexity laboratory developed tests (LDTs) using high (ultra) performance liquid chromatography (HUPLC) and gas chromatography (GC) mass spectrometry. This individual will assist with the roll of new methods, QA/QC activities, SOPs,...
Job Opportunity: Research Grants Manager, Susan G. Komen®, Dallas / Remote
Dec. 3, 2018—Basic Function At Susan G. Komen®, we are committed to saving lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer to achieve our Bold Goal to reduce the number of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. by 50 percent by 2026. Our Research...
Job Opportunity: Translational Research Navigator II, Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Dec. 3, 2018—Translational Research Navigator II The mission of the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR), which is of strategic importance to our institution and its research operation, is to remove impediments to translational science so that innovations reach the people who need them more quickly. We are a workforce united not only by common...
Event: Demystifying Taxes for Graduate Students and Postdocs, January 22
Dec. 3, 2018—Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Wilson Hall 103 Contact: Stacey Satchell Email: stacey.satchell@vanderbilt.edu Phone: 615-343-8535 Website: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/current_students/gradlife.php Preparing a tax return can be daunting for a trainee, especially when fellowships and scholarships are involved, and it’s difficult to find resources that address this special situation. This presentation introduces how ordinary income is taxed and addresses how...
Event: The Graduate Student and Postdoc’s Guide to Personal Finance, January 24
Dec. 3, 2018—Thursday, January 24, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Alumni Hall, Room 201 Contact: Stacey Satchell Email: stacey.satchell@vanderbilt.edu Phone: 615-343-5835 Website: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/current_students/gradlife.php Audience: Community only This comprehensive presentation or workshop teaches stipend-receiving graduate students the basics of personal finance and how they can set and reach financial goals during grad school. This talk is appropriate for grad students of all years....
Tell us about the spark that launched your STEM journey with #MySTEMspark
Nov. 29, 2018—What was your STEM spark? The National Science Foundation seeks to energize the STEM community around the importance of STEM education and is asking its partners, stakeholders and anyone who has a passion science to share the moment the moment that sparked their curiosity about or interest in science, technology, engineering or math. We want...
Event: Vanderbilt MPH Info Session
Nov. 28, 2018—The Vanderbilt MPH Program will be holding an Info Session on Friday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. in Light Hall 306. This session is for any interested faculty, students, or staff who want to learn more about public health at Vanderbilt.
Where to Find Science Communication Internships
Nov. 27, 2018—Looking for an internship in science communication and don’t know where to start? Erin Winick, Associate Editor Future of Work:MIT Tech Review was in the same boat and compiled a great resource to help. Find opportunities in journalism, research and nonprofit organizations, and more. Check out her list here: https://code.likeagirl.io/where-to-find-science-communication-internships-53d7edea471e
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Fisk University, Cancer Biology, Nashville, TN
Nov. 26, 2018—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Teaching Internship: Cancer Biology Class Lecture/Discussion: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 1-2 PM Course-associated laboratory: Friday 2-5 PM 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...
PhD Career Connections: The tenure track at teaching (PUI) and minority institutions (MSI, HBCU, HSI)
Nov. 26, 2018—Friday January 18th 2:00pm Light Hall 202 Steven Damo, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Co-director of the MARC U*STAR Program, at Fisk University here in Nashville. Please join us to here about his career at teaching (PUI) and minority institutions (MSI, HBCU, HSI) Learn more about his research and...
2019 Young Scientist Seminars Application is open!
Nov. 20, 2018—TheYoung Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a video series produced by iBiology that features young scientists giving talks about their research and discoveries. It is a great opportunity for PhD students and postdocs in the biological sciences who are interested in science communication and in sharing their work with an international audience of students, scientists, and...
Event: VPhD AMA/Webinar in November-Personal Finance for PhDs
Nov. 19, 2018—November 29, 2018 (11am PST/ 2pm EST) Emily Roberts, PhD (Founder, Personal Finance for PhDs) Topic: “Post-PhD Financial Success: How to Prepare for and Navigate Your Transition” Start your next job on the right foot by successfully navigating your financial transition out of your PhD training. This webinar will be your roadmap! We’ll discuss everything from moving...
ASPIRE Module Spring 2019: EQ + IQ = Career Success
Nov. 16, 2018—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....