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. 2025 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: “A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers” (2025) “A Kaleidoscope of Biomedical Science Careers” (2024) ...
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. Is this something we can help you with quickly? You can drop in to the CV/Resume Drop In Clinic on Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in 707 Light Hall...
Sample Page
Jul. 30, 2018—This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger...
Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program at NCI
Jul. 27, 2018—The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP) is now accepting applications for Cancer Prevention Fellows. This is a unique postdoctoral training opportunity for scientists and clinicians in the fields of cancer prevention and control. As part of the program, fellows receive: • The opportunity to obtain an M.P.H. degree at an accredited...
ASPIRE Module: Networking Pacing Module, Fall 2018
Jul. 20, 2018—Will you be attending SFN, American Heart, American Society of Cell Biology Conference this fall? Let’s work together to better prepare for these networking opportunities! The ASPIRE Networking Pacing Module is a series designed to prepare attendees to incorporate networking into their everyday activities and prepare them to network at an upcoming conference. The ASPIRE Networking Pacing...
ASPIRE Module Fall 2018: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
Jul. 20, 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 Fall 2018: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Jul. 20, 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 Fall 2018: Technology Commercialization
Jul. 20, 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....