Spring 2018 PhD and Postdoc Peak Performance Workshops
Jan. 2, 2018—The Psychology of Peak Performance: a workshop series for all Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Offered by the Psychological and Counseling Center, in conjunction with the Graduate School. Facilitator: David Sacks, PhD, HSP Thursdays 9:00 – 10:00 AM Location: Center for Student Wellbeing Topics and Dates: • Week 1 – 1/18: Perfectionism and the...
eI2 – The Enabling Innovation Initiative is Online!
Dec. 20, 2017—Last month, eI2 was introduced, a new program launched by Rob Carnahan, Chuck Sanders, and Alan Bentley to promote a culture of innovation and the dissemination of new knowledge and discoveries through entrepreneurial pathways. You can now learn more about eI2 from its new website. There, among other things, you’ll find a complete list of upcoming...
First session in the eI2 seminar series is January 5th!
Dec. 20, 2017—The eI2 (Enabling Innovation Initiative) program is being launched by Basic Sciences at Vanderbilt School of Medicine to lower barriers to commercializing basic science discoveries. The initiative will feature a new speaker seminar series. The first in this series features Dr. Chase Spurlock (CEO of iQuity) and Dr. Thomas Aune (Chief Strategy Officer/Chief Financial Officer...
Alumni Career Stories: Elizabeth Hibler
Dec. 20, 2017—The December issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features Elizabeth Hibler's career story, used her postdoctoral training at Vanderbilt to launch her academic career in public health. Check out her story here!
Job Opportunity: Clinical Trials Manager, Sarah Canon Network, Nashville, TN
Dec. 19, 2017—Sarah Cannon is the research arm of HCA's global cancer enterprise. Focused on advancing therapies for patients, it is one of the world's leading clinical research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials in oncology, cardiology and orthopedics through affiliations with a network of more than 1,000 physicians across the United States and United Kingdom. We believe our...
ASPIRE Internship: Life Science TN Policy Internship 2018
Dec. 19, 2017—Life Science Tennessee Policy Internship 217 Fifth Avenue North Nashville, Tennessee Life Science Tennessee (LifeSciTN) will be offering an internship opportunity for winter/spring 2018. The position is paid and will provide meaningful experiences for an individual interested in life science policy, as well as a unique opportunity to network and learn more about the industry in...
ASPIRE Teaching Intern, General Biology, Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Spring 2018
Dec. 19, 2017—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Principles of Biology II course for science and pre-health majors Biology 1120 Class Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00am – 9:15am Course-associated laboratory: Mondays, 1:00pm – 3:50pm Class Starts January, 8, 2018 Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Ranked No. 5 in the Regional Universities South category, Belmont University consists of...
ASPIRE Internship: Pendant Biosciences, Business Development Intern, Nashville, TN
Dec. 19, 2017—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Pendant Biosciences, Inc. (Formerly Nanoferix, Inc.) Business Development Intern Nashville, TN Pendant Biosciences is an early-stage Nashville, TN- based life sciences company focused on developing surface coating and drug delivery technologies through a polymer-based platform. They are initially focused on developing applications for the orthopedic market. Pendant Biosciences, founded in 2012...
LaunchTN is excited to announce they have selected companies and Entrepreneur Centers for their annual summer internship program
Dec. 18, 2017—LaunchTN launched the Specialist Program, a summer internship program, in May 2014, providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee’s startup communities. Over the past four summers, 100+ students representing universities across the country, have interned at Tennessee’s statewide entrepreneur centers. In 2018, the internship program will evolve to include up to...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Fisk University, Developmental Biology, Nashville, TN
Dec. 18, 2017—Spring 2018 ASPIRE Internship Opportunity Teaching Internship: Developmental Biology Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:30- 10:25 am Course-associated laboratory: Tuesday from 2:30- 5:30 pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It...
Job Opportunity: The Director of Community Engaged Learning – Environmental Sustainability, Stanford University
Dec. 14, 2017—Description Summary of Position Work with faculty, staff, and community partners to develop, implement, and administer community engaged learning (CEL) courses, research projects, and internships in the area of environmental sustainability. Collaborate with five other DCELs, each with a distinct thematic area (education, health, human rights, engineering, and identity), to develop and administer shared programs...
Job Opportunity: Research & Program Officer, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
Dec. 13, 2017—Research & Program Officer, Office of Faculty Development & Diversity Description Stanford University School of Medicine, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, was founded in 1858 with a mission to be the premier research-intensive medical school that improves health through leadership, diversity, and a collaborative approach to discovery and innovation in patient care, education, and research. The Office of Faculty Development & Diversity fosters excellence across Stanford Medicine through an inclusive faculty community that reflects the global nature...
Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level, Pharmacology, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, NM
Dec. 12, 2017—Title: Pharmacology Position (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level) Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Las Cruces, NM “Para la gente, y el futuro! For the people, and the future!” The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM), one of the nation’s newest and most innovative medical schools, located in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico, invites applications...
Job Opportunity: Associate, The diaTribe Foundation, San Francisco, CA
Dec. 12, 2017—Full-time Associate Position at The diaTribe Foundation in San Francisco The diaTribe Foundation is a 501(c)3 certified nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prediabetes, and to advocate for action. The diaTribe Foundation is committed to helping people with diabetes live happier, healthier, and more hopeful lives...
Check out Vanderbilt Students Volunteer for Science (VSVS)
Dec. 7, 2017—Having some time away from research is important. Getting to visit a local middle school and show kids how to do the experiments that inspired us? That's just fun. Only having to do two hours a week while getting a very good-looking resume for fellowships? That's just smart. Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science (VSVS) is...
Job Opportunity: Medical Science Liaison, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc, Nashville, TN
Dec. 1, 2017—The primary responsibility of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is to act as a liaison with nationwide and regional key opinion leaders (KOLs) to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and to facilitate both clinical trial efforts of Ipsen and externally-sponsored studies in relation to Oncology and Endocrinology products. This individual’s clinical insights will...
BCG Consulting Firm current information for applicants
Dec. 1, 2017—Please see the following message from BCG: We are excited to be hosting a series of webinars in the coming weeks, led by our partners and thought leaders from around the globe. This is an opportunity to share some of our work, our programs, and showcase our people. These events are not focused on recruiting,...
Job Opportunity: Global Change Center Coordinator, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Nov. 30, 2017—The Global Change Center at Virginia Tech is looking for a manager with strong science communication skills. Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist, axialHealthcare, Nashville, TN
Nov. 30, 2017—Join our team of data scientists who are committed to innovating scientific solutions for patients in pain and patients who consume opioid medication. axialHealthcare’s Data Scientists are fervent collaborators committed to accuracy, knowledge, and creating value for our clients. We have 2-5 openings for Data Scientists to join our research and development team in Nashville, TN. The...
VU-WISE Grad to Postdoc Mentoring Event 12/7
Nov. 29, 2017—