Beyond the Professoriate: Academic Job Market Boot Camp
Aug. 4, 2026—Beyond the Professoriate: Academic Job Market Boot Camp August 24-28, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Doctoral students and postdocs entering the academic job market today face fewer available positions and significantly more competition than in previous years. In this environment, a strong application package is essential to how you are evaluated by hiring...
Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor of Neuroscience (tenure track), Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Aug. 4, 2026—Apply here: https://belmont.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/10/home/requisition/4882?c=belmont&cfdd[0][id]=22&cfdd[0][options][0]=58 Dept: Psych Science & Neuroscience Position Purpose: The Department of Psychological Science and Neuroscience in the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Belmont University in Nashville (TN) is seeking applications for two tenure track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 1st, 2027. Job Functions: Job responsibilities include twelve...
ORISE symposium – exploring AI horizons in STEM
Aug. 4, 2026—The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Engineering is hosting a free virtual Symposium for students, postdocs, and faculty who are interested in, “Exploring AI Horizons in STEM.” In addition to the sessions about using AI in research (including one featuring Dr. James Dewar from Vanderbilt) there are many sessions focused on career development, including:...
2026 Preparing for a Faculty Career and Job Search
Jul. 30, 2026—Join us for the annual workshop on the research-intensive academic faculty career and job search. Check out the workshop schedule below, and register today to save your seat! You may register for the entire workshop or choose specific sessions to attend. You don’t need to be actively looking for jobs at this time to attend...
PhRMA Foundation Webinar: Turning Your CV Into an Industry-Ready Resume, Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 11:00-12:00pm CST (Zoom)
Jul. 27, 2026—Turning Your CV Into an Industry-Ready Resume Aug 26, 2026 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM CST Register here: https://phrma.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617828268897/WN_ZTiTghOQSNiO4KtdoX-3Ug#/registration Join the PhRMA Foundation for a one-hour crash course on transforming your academic curriculum vitae (CV) into a polished resume to catch the eye of industry hiring managers. In this webinar, early-career researchers can learn the do’s...
Academy of College Teaching (ACT) workshop (Sept 15-Nov 18 2026) from VU’s AdvancED
Jul. 27, 2026—The Academy of College Teaching (ACT) is a ten-week, cohort-based workshop series for Vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for careers in college-level teaching. The program covers course design, classroom techniques, and professional development strategies for early-career instructors. Participants leave the program with materials they can use to further their teaching careers, such...
Career Awards available through Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Jul. 15, 2026—The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the 2026–2027 Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) cycle. LOIs require submission of a 4,000 character-essay and a letter of reference. These awards provide up to $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. The specific target...
Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis Data Challenge
Jul. 14, 2026—Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis (ACP) is launching a new Data Challenge Pilot. The challenge will give selected multidisciplinary teams secure access to ACP’s research ecosystem, including data from more than 150 multiple sclerosis studies and REAL-MS, a longitudinal study conducted through iConquerMS. The goal is to bring together computational biologists, data scientists, clinicians,...
Adjunct Teaching Opportunity- Fall 2026, Intro to Neuroscience, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Jul. 14, 2026—Belmont University’s Department of Psychological Science and Neuroscience is seeking a graduate student (with MS) or post-doctoral fellow interested in teaching the lab-based Introduction to Neuroscience (NEU2080) class for Neuroscience major and minor undergraduates. Qualified individuals should have an MS or PhD degree, and ideally a background in psychology, neuroscience, or biology. The course uses...
Vanderbilt CTTC Life Science Showcase-AI in Translational Research: Career Panel, July 23, 2026, 10:30-11:30
Jul. 13, 2026—BRET Career and Professional Development in collaboration with the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization welcome you to a Career Panel taking place just before this year’s annual Life Science Showcase: AI in Translational Research. Join us as we hear from the following panelists about their career paths, role within the life science industry,...
ASPIRE Internship: Scientific Intern (Remote), NashBio
Jun. 23, 2026—NashBio Scientific Intern – Summer 2026 About NashBio NashBio provides access to de-identified clinical information from 4 million participants, sourced from real-world clinical care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Internship Overview NashBio is seeking motivated graduate students and post-docs for a part-time, paid internship with our team. This internship offers hands-on experience working with...
Seeking Quantitative Science & Math Teaching Postdoc in St. Croix
Jun. 18, 2026—Check out the Postdoctoral Position in LaCroix.
Unique Postdoc: NIH Disability Health Research Program ORISE Fellowship
Jun. 17, 2026—The Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Director (OD) has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to establish the NIH Disability Health Research Program ORISE Fellowship. This STEM fellowship opportunity is open to Post-Master’s and Postdoctoral candidates interested in disability health...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Biology – Neurobiology, Swarthmore College, PA
Jun. 17, 2026—The Department of Biology at Swarthmore College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Neurobiology at the Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2027. Teaching responsibilities include a team-taught introductory biology course, an intermediate-level Neurobiology course that includes weekly laboratories, and an advanced neurobiology seminar in an area of the applicant’s interest. The current teaching load...
Neurosciene focused funding opportunity, ACTION Potential Award
Jun. 17, 2026—We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for neuroscience graduate students interested in an independent research career: the ACTION Potential Award, administered through the Parent F99/K00 funding opportunity. It is supported by the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research and the BRAIN Initiative. You can learn more about this opportunity below and at our upcoming webinar...
Job Opportunity: Biopharma Analyst, BioCentury Inc. (remote)
Jun. 16, 2026—BioCentury Inc. Job Title: Biopharma Analyst Location: Remote (U.S.-based) Team: Biopharma Intelligence Position Type: Full-Time About BioCentury BioCentury provides independent deep-dive analysis, high-quality data, and high-impact networking events for biopharmaceutical executives and investors in the U.S., Europe and Asia. We operate a fully integrated multimedia platform — including electronic publications, online data tools, interactive websites,...
Upcoming career events from Research!America
Jun. 2, 2026—Registration is now open for our free online earning lunch series, From Bench to Impact. Our webinar series will equip student researchers and early career scientists with the perspectives, tools, and networks needed to thrive in science, while creating equitable, community-informed, and policy-relevant research. You won’t want to miss this line up. Register by clicking...
STEM Educator Learning Community
May. 26, 2026—The Vanderbilt Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach (CSEO) is seeking science and education graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in joining our STEM Educator Learning Community as a part of the Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a training program for graduate students and postdocs to...
Translational Science Interagency Postdoctoral Fellowship (Cheminformatics/AI-ML/NAMs)
May. 20, 2026—Organization National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Rockville, Maryland, United States U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), White Oak Campus, Silver Spring, Maryland Scientific focus areas • Cheminformatics, AI/ML, Computational Chemistry • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Pharmacology, and Basic Biomedical Sciences The NIH National Center for...
Vanderbilt Writing Studio Summer Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
May. 20, 2026—In addition to dissertators, we welcome graduate students and postdocs working on theses and other advanced writing projects.