Job Opportunity: Product Marketing Manager, Phase Genomics, Seattle Washington
Nov. 27, 2017—Seattle-based Phase Genomics is seeking a highly motivated individual with proven experience in developing and executing product marketing strategies to grow our revolutionary genome assembly service. Our microbiome discovery platform combines cutting-edge lab techniques with innovative analysis software to give researchers the tools they need to make important scientific breakthroughs. Phase Genomics offers the opportunity...
ASPIRE Module: STEM Teaching in K-12 Schools, Spring 2018
Nov. 27, 2017—The ASPIRE Program is excited to announce the STEM Teaching in K12 Schools ASPIRE Module, offered once again, this Spring 2018. Each participant will have the opportunity to experience the K-12 classroom through a volunteer placement in a middle or high school setting. The placements will be tailored to each participant and will range from one...
ASPIRE Module Spring 2018: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Nov. 27, 2017—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: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them With Confidence
Nov. 27, 2017—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....
AMWA-Southeast Chapter holiday party on December 4th
Nov. 27, 2017—Celebrate the Holidays! The AMWA-Southeast Chapter will be hosting a holiday party at the Germantown Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 5:30 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the holidays and look forward to a great 2018! Click here to RSVP by no later than Friday, December 1, 2017....
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist, Genomic Technology Development, Phase Genomics, Seattle, WA
Nov. 27, 2017—Seattle-based Phase Genomics is seeking a molecular biologist or biochemist with expertise in development and application of next-generation sequencing technologies. Our genome assembly and microbiome deconvolution platform combines cutting-edge lab techniques with innovative analysis software to give researchers the tools they need to make important scientific breakthroughs. The person in this position will work with...
The next Women in the Academy Workshop will be Wednesday November 29th!
Nov. 15, 2017— “Negotiating Your First Academic Job” Dana Nelson, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English Wednesday, November 29 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Buttrick 123 Lunch provided
Caspar Wistar Fellows Program looking for two postdocs for faculty positions
Nov. 15, 2017—On behalf of President and Chief Executive Officer of The Wistar Institute, Dr. Dario Altieri, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Caspar Wistar Fellows Program. The Caspar Wistar Fellows Program (Program) will recruit two exceptional post-doctoral fellows as independent investigators, creating a springboard for the Caspar Wistar Fellows (Fellows) to facilitate a...
Job Opportunity: Scientific Communications Coordinator, Roche Diagnostics, Pleasanton, California
Nov. 15, 2017—Roche Diagnostics is hiring a Scientific Communications Coordinator with strong scientific communications experience. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate on healthcare & data analytics topics such as deep learning, machine learning, business models, database sources, legal and regulatory compliance considerations, data modeling process and flows. Roche Diagnostics has created a new strategic group charged with...
Job Opportunity: Director of Science Education, Genspace, Brooklyn, NY
Nov. 15, 2017—DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION About the Position Genspace is searching for a Director of Science Education to teach biotechnology classes and build curricula for our cohort of high school, university, and adult students. We offer hands-on workshops, courses, and project support in the life sciences in areas such as molecular, cellular, and synthetic biology at...
Job Opportunity: Community Manager, Genspace, Brooklyn, NY
Nov. 15, 2017—COMMUNITY MANAGER About the Position Genspace is searching for a Community Manager to develop our relationships with the public, partners, and our community. This role requires the administration of day-to-day aspects of Genspace including, but not limited to, scheduling, coordinating, and running events, classes, workshops and programs. The Community Manager will work closely with the...
Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) Webinar: Working with your State Legislature, 11/16
Nov. 14, 2017—ESEP Webinar: Working with your State Legislature Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP) is hosting a webinar entitled, “Working with your State Legislature”. Melanie Roberts, Science and Technology Policy Consultant in Washington State, will interview Chris Rothfuss, Senate Minority Leader at Wyoming State Legislature and Debra Cooper, Principal Consultant for the California State Senate....
R-Ladies Nashville event: Introduction to purrr, Monday November 13th
Nov. 10, 2017—When you think of purrr, do you think only of kittens? Not for long! Come hear about R-related magic with the purrr package – Jennifer Thompson will show you how you can make repetitive tasks and unwieldy data structures much less painful, and hopefully have some fun along the way. When: Monday, November 13, 2017 6:00 PM...
Job Opportunity: Associate Director of Graduate Professional Development, UVA Career Center, University of Virginia
Nov. 10, 2017—The University of Virginia seeks an Associate Director of Graduate Professional Development to help lead the implementation of University-wide programs and initiatives that support the professional, personal, and career development of graduate students and postdocs. The Associate Director will be located in the University-wide Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs with a joint appointment to...
PhD Career Connections: Pre-clinical and Clinical Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Nov. 9, 2017— PhD Career Connections presents: Pre-clinical and Clinical Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry Thursday December 7th 10:45-11:45am Light Hall 512 featuring Ines Macias-Perez, PhD, Senior Scientist of Product Development at Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Registration is requested Ines Macias-Perez, PhD, is the Senior Scientist in the Department of Product Development at Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. She serves...
Job Opportunity: Grant Writing Specialist, Eva Garland Consulting, LLC, Raleigh, NC
Nov. 9, 2017—The Grant Writing Specialist for Eva Garland Consulting will write and submit grant applications to assist EGC's clients in obtaining grants to support their technology development. The Candidate should be skilled in writing and submitting a broad range of grants to support early stage technology development. Grant mechanisms include SBIR/STTR (all agencies), NIH, DOD, and...
Yale Ciencia Academy Application Deadline Extended to November 17
Nov. 8, 2017—The Yale Ciencia Academy is a FREE year-long (January – December) program to provide graduate students with opportunities for mentoring, peer support and networking; to develop skills important for career advancement; and to contribute to their communities through science outreach. YCA complements graduate training by connecting PhD, MD/PhD, or PsyD students conducting biological, biomedical or behavioral sciences research with...
PhD Career Connections: Project Management and Research Administration
Nov. 8, 2017— PhD Career Connections presents: Project Management and Research Administration Thursday November 30th 10-11am Light Hall 202 featuring Julie Field, PhD, and Jana Shirey-Rice, PhD, from Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research Registration is requested Julie R. Field, Ph.D. Dr. Field received her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University in 2010. Her doctoral...
Award winning Management and Business Principles Module, now accepting applications
Nov. 8, 2017—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 2018, the BRET Office of Career Development is offering a module for biomedical PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, Business...