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...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, VUMC Department of Biomedical Informatics, Nashville, TN
Dec. 4, 2019—The Walsh Lab has a fully funded postdoctoral position in high impact areas of suicide prevention enabled by predictive models, AI-driven decision support in behavioral health, psychiatric phenotyping, design and implementation science in real-world clinical systems. The Walsh Lab translates Healthcare Data to Action through Machine Learning and Decision Support for vulnerable populations like those...
Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS)
Dec. 4, 2019—Baylor College of Medicine invites outstanding senior graduate students to apply for Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS), for students from around the nation 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 fully-funded three-day trip to Houston from...
Grant planning strategies
Dec. 3, 2019—If you’re writing a grant or a fellowship application, check out this terrific article on grant planning strategies. It’s chock full of great advice from a recently retired program officer from NIGMS. https://www.molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mbc.E19-08-0448
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow in Lifestyle Interventions, Vanderbilt Institute of Medicine and Public Health, Nashville, TN
Dec. 2, 2019—We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow intent on an interdisciplinary career in academic biomedical research. Our team spans epidemiology, health behavior, biostatistics, genetics, physical activity and health, strength and conditioning, nutrition, evidence-based practice, health literacy, informed decision making, and preventive interventions. The ideal applicant will bring creative energy and quantitative insights to advancing research aimed...
NIH announces new K99/R00 to promote diversity
Dec. 2, 2019—The NIH has recently announced a new type of K99/R00, the MOSAIC K99/R00 [Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity]. You can find details at the following links: Program announcement: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/par-19-343.html Additional tips / guidance from Edge for Scholars: https://edgeforscholars.org/nih-offers-new-type-of-k99-r00/
First online course from the Postdoc Academy!
Nov. 27, 2019—The mission of the Postdoc Academy is to create a comprehensive and flexible professional development program targeting the needs of postdocs. Our goal is to help postdocs develop the transferable skills that will enable their success in a diverse set of careers. This first online course, called “The Postdoc Academy: Succeeding as a Postdoc,” will...
Internship opportunity: Clinical Data Analytics Intern, Ascension
Nov. 22, 2019—Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of...
Women in the Academy: Negotiating your First Academic Job
Nov. 20, 2019—The next session of the Women in the Academy series will be held on 12/4. Please see below for more information.
LaunchTN Mentor Networks: Student Edition, applications due November 30th
Nov. 19, 2019—The LaunchTN Mentor Networks: Student Edition is an eight-month mentoring program for early-stage Tennessee student-founded companies. STEM-focused startups will connect with a network of valuable guidance and resources while the founders continue to pursue their degrees. Apply by Nov. 30 to join the 2020 cohort! See the program flyer for more details
PhD Career Stories: Janice Ascano, PhD
Nov. 19, 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...
Fellowship opportunity teaching science abroad with Science Corps
Nov. 18, 2019—The mission of Science Corps is to build STEM capacity worldwide while empowering the next generation of global scientists. Science Corps welcomes applications from individuals who have recently completed or will soon receive a PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline, but who have not yet begun a faculty or similar level...
Event: Demystifying Data Science Roles
Nov. 14, 2019—Join the Data Science Institute as they welcome Yorgos Askilidis, Senior Data Scientist, Instagram to discuss the categorization of data science roles in industry. Registration requested: https://forms.gle/KZXRMtbFg5uLGWL96 Title: Demystifying Data Science Roles Tuesday, November 19 | 4pm | Buttrick Hall 101 Yorgos is a senior data scientist at Instagram in NYC, where he works...
The Center for Teaching is Hiring Graduate Students for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
Nov. 12, 2019—Each year the Center for Teaching (CFT) recruits a number of graduate students to support its work with graduate students as teaching assistants and future faculty members. The CFT has several types of positions available for graduate students for the 2020-2021 academic year. Graduate Teaching Fellows (GTFs) engage in a variety of activities focused on the development...