Post-Doc Search
Jul. 30, 2018—Academic Postdoctoral Positions Landing a Postdoctoral Researcher Position by the American Physiological Society Industry Postdoctoral Programs Some Real-World Observations on Industrial Postdocs by Allan Lanthes for Science Careers. List of (some) NIH postdoctoral opportunities (as in academia, not all postdoctoral opportunities are advertised; students are encouraged to reach out directly to potential postdoctoral mentors even if...
Non-Faculty Search
Jul. 30, 2018—Your Ph.D. degree can take you many places, not just to academia. Find out more about nonacademic career search. Start Here In the Beyond the Lab video series, the BRET Office of Career Development interviews Vanderbilt Ph.D. and postdoctoral alumni about their career path in different industries Branching Points blog, a collection of resources designed to...
Faculty Search
Jul. 30, 2018—Jump into your faculty job search with these resources. Job search documents: cover letters, CVs, teaching statements, research plans, diversity statements Writing a Research Plan by Jim Austin for ScienceCareers.org Teaching Portfolio resources from the Vanderbilt Center for Teaching (includes info on Teaching Statements) Guide to Developing and Writing a Diversity Statement from the Vanderbilt Center...
Welcome.
Jul. 30, 2018—The BRET Office of Career Development provides career and professional development services and enrichment activities for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical and biological sciences. We welcome you to explore the many offerings within BRET Career Development. If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Us.
Stay Connected
Jul. 30, 2018—How can you stay connected to all offerings of the BRET Office of Career Development? Read our Blog. The Office of Career Development blog is the most up-to-date place to read about upcoming events, articles of interest, and job postings sent to the Office of Career Development. Subscribe to our Newsletter. Our e-newsletter is published...
Events
Jul. 30, 2018—The Office of Career Development conducts seminars and workshops throughout the year. Ph.D. students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and campus partners are welcome to attend. Some past presentations and handouts are available behind a VUnet ID and password firewall. To access these files, download files via the Vanderbilt Box resource. Do you have a career development event...
Resources
Jul. 30, 2018—The BRET Office of Career Development provides career resources for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows in the biomedical and biological sciences. Whether you’re looking for a post-doc or a job, or just exploring your options, we can help! These resources provide an overview of the services we offer and serves as a gateway to a wealth of...
Frequently Asked Questions
Jul. 30, 2018— Where is the BRET Office located? How can I best prepare for my individual advising session with Dr. Petrie? How can I get involved with the BRET Office of Career Development? Where can I learn more about the career field I am most interested in? Can you connect me to an alumnus? How can I tap...
For Students
Jul. 30, 2018—Join a Committee To participate more fully in the Office of Career Development events, including the Ph.D. Career Stories series and the Annual Career Symposium, graduate students and postdocs can be a member of the planning committees. Responsibilities include: Identifying and contacting event speakers Facilitating speaker visits to campus Moderating events Providing refreshments and other logistics...
Alumni Outcomes
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Contact
Jul. 30, 2018—Located in Light Hall, Suite 340, the BRET Office of Career Development can be reached for general inquiries by calling 615-875-8981. Contact a member of the Office Team. Request an individual advising appointment with Dr. Kim Petrie. View our upcoming events. Sign up for our e-newsletter. Subscribe to our blog. If you are a non-School of Medicine...
Newsletter
Jul. 30, 2018—The ASPIRE E-newsletter is published every other Monday. It highlights upcoming events, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and open jobs posted with our office. Sign up to receive the e-newsletter. Post a job or postdoctoral opportunity. Submit an event. For other newsletter announcements or content suggestions, email Kate Stuart.
Calendar
Jul. 30, 2018—Add all of our events to your calendar here or select individual events to add!
Join us on Twitter!
Jul. 30, 2018—The ASPIRE Program uses Twitter to publicize resources and events as well as job postings for Ph.D.s and postdocs in the biomedical and life sciences. @VUbretASPIRE Launched May 2018, the VU BRET ASPIRE Twitter feed provides resources, seminar notices, event photos, and more.
Jul. 30, 2018—The Vanderbilt University Biomedical Research Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainees and Alumni LinkedIn group is for current and former graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who conducted biomedical research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Visit and join the LinkedIn Group. The requirements for entrance into the Biomedical Research LinkedIn Group includes the following: Must be currently pursuing or have completed...
Previous Annual Career Symposia
Jul. 30, 2018— The Annual Career Symposium is a large event to bring together Ph.D. students and postdocs for 1-2 days of career and professional development. The Annual Symposium is typically attended by 300-500+ trainees. “A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers” (2023) “A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers” (2022) “Careers for the Citizen Scientist”...
ASPIRE to Connect
Jul. 30, 2018—ASPIRE to Connect is a half-day workshop offered each spring that is designed for industry professionals and faculty to share advice with trainees for building and maintaining professional relationships. Through practice, workshop participants learn strategies and “etiquette” for entering and exiting conversations, navigating professional conferences and receptions, and delivering a compelling “elevator speech.” In partnership...
Other Events
Jul. 30, 2018—In addition to our regular programs and ASPIRE activities, the BRET Office of Career Development hosts other seminars and employer information sessions throughout the year. 2022 Workshops and Peer Review Sessions for 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Applicants, August-September, 2022 Employer Info Session: ADMA Biologics, May 26, 2022 PhD and Postdoc Virtual Career...
Individual Appointment Advising
Jul. 30, 2018—Ph.D. students and postdocs in the biomedical sciences at VU or VUMC may use this form to request a meeting with a member of the ASPIRE Team. Note: We are available at any point in your career exploration process. Advising appointments are held weekdays 9am to 5pm and some document reviews can be done via email. Please...
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