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ASPIRE Module Spring 2019: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
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....
ASPIRE Module Spring 2019: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them with Confidence
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....
2019 Management and Business Principles Module, now accepting applications!
Nov. 16, 2018—Business principles affect all organizations. In today’s highly competitive and highly complicated working environments, understanding these principles gives leaders and managers a strategic advantage, enabling them to handle situations more effectively and make decisions more effectively. In spring semester 2019, the BRET Office of Career Development is offering a module for biomedical PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, Business...
Event: Women in the Academy “Negotiating an Academic Job”
Nov. 15, 2018—The next session of the Fall 2018 Women in the Academy will be held on Wednesday November 28: “Negotiating an Academic Job” Melissa Thomas-Hunt Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Wednesday, November 28 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch provided on a first-come basis
ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Biological Principles II: Biology course for science and pre-health majors
Nov. 14, 2018—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Biological Principles II: Biology course for science and pre-health majors Choose one of two sections: Class Lecture/Discussion: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00-8:50 am, Lab Wed 1:00-3:50 Class Lecture/Discussion: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-9:50 am, Lab Mon 1:00-3:50 Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Ranked No. 5 in the Regional Universities South category, Belmont University consists...
Event: The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want?
Nov. 9, 2018—The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want? Wednesday, Nov. 14; 3:00 – 5:00 pm Alumni Hall 100 (HSSE) & 201 (STEM) RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/MHwBJgAq7GkIIpkX2 –Who better to learn from than faculty members who have been on the other side of the interview? We’ll have 2 panels—one for STEM disciplines (Room 201), and one for Humanities/Social...
Event: Consensus Study Report on Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Nov. 8, 2018—Please mark your calendar for a special event on Monday, November 26 in 208 Light Hall. Frazier Benya, Study Director, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and Vicki Magley, Professor of Psychology, University of Connecticut, will brief students and postdoctoral fellows on the National Academy of Sciences “Consensus Study Report on Sexual Harassment...
Event: Proposals 101, November 13, 2018
Nov. 8, 2018—Proposals 101 November 13, 12:30-1:30 PM Bronson Ingram College, Room 1003 Presentation by the Vanderbilt University Office of Research Development & Support. This session will discuss the basics of developing research proposals at VU. The 1-hour workshop will cover finding funding opportunities, building relationships with sponsors, university resources, and best practices for writing grant and...
Job Opportunity: Senior Manager, Professional Development, American Society for Cell Biology, Bethesda, MD
Nov. 2, 2018—The Senior Manager of Professional Development will work in close collaboration with ASCB volunteer committees to manage the Society’s programs to provide professional development at all career stages, offer mentoring and networking to ASCB members, and increase participation of under-represented groups in the sciences. The Senior Manager of Professional Development supervises a Program Coordinator. This...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Programs, Academic Resource Center, Duke University, Durham, NC
Nov. 2, 2018—Assist the Director of the Academic Resource Center in administration of the Biology Study Groups Program, including program management, coordination of external relations, and student services. Work Performed Collaborate with the ARC Director, and the SAGE learning specialist team in development, implementation and evaluation of the Biology Study Groups Program. Provide individualized instruction in self-regulated...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Biology (Animal Physiologist), Department of Biology, SUNY Geneseo, NY
Nov. 2, 2018—The mission of the Biology program at Geneseo is to provide students with a broad background in biology, which can be used as a solid foundation for various careers in the biological sciences and medicine. We also want students to appreciate and value biological diversity and to leave the program with an increased sense of...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Immunobiology, Department of Biology, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Nov. 2, 2018—The Department of Biology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 19, 2019. We are seeking candidates with research interests in the broad field of immunobiology or immunology. A Ph.D. in the life sciences and postdoctoral research experience are...
Job Opportunity: Two Assistant Professors, Biology, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO
Nov. 2, 2018—Missouri Western State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions to begin in August 2019. Expertise in physiology, anatomy, developmental biology, neuroscience, histology, toxicology, endocrinology, and/or science education is desired. Primary teaching responsibilities will be human anatomy and physiology, developmental biology, and/or nonmajors general biology. Opportunities to teach and develop courses in the candidate’s area...
Job Opportunity: Lecturer, Department of Biology, University of Mass, Amherst, MA
Nov. 2, 2018—The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (www.bio.umass.edu/biology) seeks a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer to coordinate and direct the first-year biology laboratory experience for life science majors. The primary responsibilities of this position include: Designing and implementing undergraduate laboratory experiences with an emphasis on an inquiry-based and/or CURE (course-based undergraduate research experience) curriculum...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, SIU Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Nov. 2, 2018—The Department of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek applicants with training in Biology and STEM Education. The successful candidate will share responsibility for teaching secondary science methods, supervising student teachers, preparing education program reports, and also offer upper-division courses in...
Job Opportunity: Policy Specialist, National Farm to School Network, Washington, DC
Nov. 2, 2018—National Farm to School Network (NFSN) in Washington, DC has an opening for a Policy Specialist. NSSN is an information, advocacy and networking hub for communities working to bring local food sourcing and food and agriculture education into schools and early care and education settings. The Policy Specialist leads implementation of NFSN’s policy priorities to...
Job Opportunity: Oncology-Focused Associate Consultant, Bionest Partners, New York, NY
Nov. 1, 2018—Bionest Partners is a boutique strategy consulting firm focused exclusively on the life sciences. We work with our clients to help them answer key issues that arise during the development and commercialization of their products and support them in addressing the most critical issues in today’s market – securing new sources of growth, enhancing competitive...
PhD Career Connections: Technical Sales and Support
Oct. 31, 2018—PhD Career Connections presents: Technical Sales and Support Friday, November 30, 2018 11:30am Light Hall 202 Featuring Juliana Lewis, PhD Technical Sales Consultant for Miltenyi Biotec Registration is requested Dr. Juliana Lewis is a highly accomplished Technical Sales Consultant for Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. with a strong, versatile background in Immunology, Cancer, Stem Cells and Neuroscience....
PhD Career Connections: Biotechnology and Discovery
Oct. 24, 2018—Join us for an event with Shannon Harlan, PhD. for our November PhD Career Connections PhD Career Connections: Biotechnology and Discovery Friday, November 9th 1:00pm – 2:00pm Light Hall 202 Registration is requested. Shannon is a research scientist at Eli Lilly and Co. Her role entails developing novel biological therapeutics which includes antibody and peptide...
ASPIRE Module 2019: Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Sep. 14, 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....