Call for Applications: Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
Nov. 16, 2018—Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who are demonstrating an interest and aptitude for working at the intersection of science and policy. Recipients of the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award receive: · A trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the AIBS Congressional Visits...
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....
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...
2019 Management and Business Principles for Scientists
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 PhD students and postdoctoral fellows from...
Lab to Lunch: Dining Savvy for Scientists
Nov. 16, 2018—“May we take you out to lunch?” Interviews for professional, faculty, and postdoctoral positions often take place over a meal. Would you be ready for the meal interview? Well, let us be the first one to ask you that question… Practice with us! The BRET Office of Career Development invites you to dine with us...
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
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: 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...
Event: What Every International Student Should Know About U.S. Employment
Nov. 6, 2018—What Every International Student Should Know About U.S. Employment Wed, Nov. 7 1:15 – 2:45 pm Owen Averbuch Auditorium (Walk-in hours after the event from 3:15 – 5 pm with Dan: Career Center lobby, Student Life Center, Suite 220) Interested in hearing how H-1B sponsorship happens from the inside? Dan Beaudry, former head of campus...
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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...
2017 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Nov. 1, 2018—This summer, the BRET Office of Career Development is offering a short course for biomedical sciences (including biomedical engineering) and chemistry PhD students and postdoctoral fellows interested in learning fundamental business principles of commercializing a scientific innovation. The 2017 Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization is limited to 20 participants who will break into teams and develop a...
ASPIRE Modules, 2016-17
Nov. 1, 2018—Summer 2017 Module Instructor Dates Deadline Summer Intensive for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Dr. John Bers, Associate Professor of the Practice in Engineering Management, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from June 4 to July 28, with a one-week break the week of July 4 April 28, 2017 Spring 2017 Module Instructor Dates Deadline...