SACNAS Seminar Launch, November 22
Oct. 21, 2019—Save the date for the upcoming SACNAS Seminar Launch, “Uniting Diverse Communities Through Science,” November 22, 2019 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Alumni Hall, followed by a catered networking social! This seminar features Drs. Nancy Carrasco (Vanderbilt University, Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Suzana Herculano-Houzel (Vanderbilt Brain Institute), and Sonia Zarate (President, SACNAS), as the...
Job Opportunity: Associate Medical Writing Document Manager, Astellas, Northbrook, Illinois
Oct. 21, 2019—**This posting was shared with the BRET Office of Career Development by an alumnae who said that it is fine for postdocs to apply. If you would like more information please contact the Office of Career Development directly. Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging, most essential and personally rewarding fields in science....
Women in the Academy 10/29: Establishing and Understanding Authority in the Classroom
Oct. 18, 2019—The next session of the Women in the Academy series will be held on 10/29. Please see below for more information.
Job Opportunity: Federal Relations Associate/Manager, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Oct. 18, 2019—University of Michigan Federal Relations Associate/Manager The Federal Relations Associate/Manager located in the U-M Washington, DC Office helps support the duties of the Office of the Vice President for Government Relations and the Office of the Vice President for Research. This person is a self-starter who can successfully work independently and as part of a...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Research Development, NYU Government, New York, NY
Oct. 18, 2019—New York University Assistant Director, Research Development, NYU Government Affairs This position partners with the Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs, Senior Vice Provost for Research and Director of Sponsored Programs in advancing the university’s research capabilities and promoting research accomplishments. Primary goals of the position are to 1) Identify the advancement of both large...
PhD Career Stories: Larry Thompson, PhD
Oct. 15, 2019—Interested in a career in industry? Not sure but want to find out more about this field? Come hear Dr. Thompson as he discusses his role as Principal Scientist at Pfizer, how he got from Vanderbilt to where he is now, what his day is like and what he enjoys most about his career. Registration...
Illumnia Internship Program Accepting Applications
Oct. 15, 2019—Illumina’s mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. We’ve built a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration and openness, and established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies. Life at Illumina is about working with teammates who are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that...
Recent Graduate Job Opportunities at NLM – 20 Positions in Library Operations
Oct. 15, 2019—The National Library of Medicine (NLM), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 27 institutes and centers located in Bethesda, Maryland is recruiting recent graduates with a master’s degree or higher to fill entry level positions across the Library. We’re looking for applicants with degrees in a variety of subjects including information science, library...
Bridge the Gap from Insight
Oct. 15, 2019—What is Bridge the Gap? The Bridge the Gap series offers content on how to apply and interview for Insight through interactive, online sessions for each of our programs. The top request we receive from applicants is feedback on how to improve and prepare for Insight. The goal of Bridge the Gap is to help applicants better prepare for our...
Graduate Student/Postdoc Workshop: Developing a Written Diversity Statement
Oct. 15, 2019—In this workshop, we will discuss evidence-based practices for writing a diversity statement for the academic job market. Increasingly, universities and colleges are requesting that faculty job applicants provide a statement addressing how they plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in their professional lives. Sometimes, a job ad will request that applicants address diversity in the cover...
Bystander Intervention Training for PhD Trainees & Postdocs
Oct. 15, 2019—Thursday November 7 2-4pm 1220 MRB III This is a skills-building training, led by Cara Tuttle Bell (of Project Safe). You will learn strategies for how to respond when you witness incivility/harassment/discrimination without putting yourself at risk, and how to support the person harmed, minimized, or offended. Bystander intervention is key to building and maintaining a...
The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want?, October 29
Oct. 8, 2019—The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want? Register Here Tuesday, Oct. 29; 4:30 – 6:00 pm Alumni Hall 201 Who better to learn from than faculty members who have been on the other side of the interview? The wisdom you’ll gain comes straight from those who have been where you are and who now...
LinkedIn is Your Friend, workshop on 10/16
Oct. 8, 2019—LinkedIn is Your Friend, Register Here Tuesday, Oct. 16; 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Alumni Hall 201 Learn how to effectively use LinkedIn for your career search, even for those with advanced degrees. There are many good tools that LinkedIn can provide that makes connecting with other professionals easier. We will demystify the process and highlight its...
Beer and Biotech, October 10th
Oct. 7, 2019—Please come to Flying Saucer (111 10th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203) on October 10 starting around 5:30pm, to join Life Science Tennessee and the LST Academic Alliance to network with each other, idea share, and hear about the latest life science industry news. THE FIRST BEER IS FREE! This month’s speaker is Dr. Paul Folta, who has 25+ years international commercialization experience. His...
ASPIRE Cafe: How to Give a Chalk Talk
Oct. 4, 2019—Wednesday, November 13, 2019 2:00pm 415 Light Hall with Chris Wright, D. Phil., Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Louise B. McGavock Chair Rebecca Ihrie, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology Borden Lacy, Ph.D., Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Edward and Nancy Fody Chair in Pathology, Professor of Biochemistry Description: A chalk...
ASPIRE Cafe: What to Expect from a Faculty Interview
Oct. 4, 2019—Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:00pm 415 Light Hall with Nancy Carrasco, M.D., M.S., Chair, Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Katherine L. Friedman, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Biological Sciences Ian Macara, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Louise...
Job Opportunity: Vanderbilt Training Program in the Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology of Cancer (MAGEC) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Vanderbilt University
Oct. 4, 2019—Vanderbilt Training Program in the Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology of Cancer (MAGEC) The MAGEC postdoctoral fellowship program, located at Vanderbilt University in the beautiful and culturally vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, is supported by a T32 training grant from the NIH National Cancer Institute. Mission: The goal of the MAGEC program is to assist fellows...
Scientific Software Developer Summer Internship at Enthought
Oct. 2, 2019—About This Position Enthought is seeking full-time summer interns to take on challenging projects and work closely with our team of developers in our Austin, TX headquarters and Houston, TX office. We will accept applications for summer internships through November 18th. Internship selections are made by the first week of January. Many summer interns return...
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) is seeking applicants for the 2020-21 fellowship year
Sep. 30, 2019—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the largest general scientific society in the world. The fellowship program offers hands-on opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge and technical skills to important societal challenges. As a fellow, you will serve a yearlong assignment in a selected area of the executive, legislative, or judicial...