Skype a scientist – opportunity to connect with students around the world without having to leave your lab!
Jul. 18, 2017—Skype a scientist gives you the opportunity to connect with students around the world without having to leave your lab! We match scientists with k-12 classrooms, and once matched, you will video chat into the classroom for a 30-60 minute session (you don’t have to use skype). The format is Q and A style so...
PhRMA Foundation 2018 funding opportunities – Deadline is September 1, 2017
Jul. 14, 2017—The mission of the PhRMA Foundation is to support young scientists in disciplines important to the pharmaceutical industry by awarding them competitive research fellowships and grants at a critical decision point at the outset of their careers. The aim is to encourage young scientists who will be the leaders of tomorrow to pursue careers in...
Boston Consulting Group applications due by July 23 for full-time consulting positions with 2018 start
Jul. 14, 2017—Applications may be submitted online here by July 23, 2017 for full-time consultant positions with Boston Consulting Group, to start in 2018.
Boston Consulting Group hosting numerous online and in-person events for PhDs interested in consulting
Jul. 14, 2017—Join us for a Virtual Resume Workshop on Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00 pm ET. Learn tips for transforming your CV into a one-page business style resume. ADC consultants will share their experiences both as candidates and now interviewers at BCG. BCG July 18 ADC Resume Workshop: https://bit.ly/July18ResumeWriting BCG is Going Live on Facebook! BCG goes live...
Alumni Career Stories: Akshata Udyavar
Jul. 10, 2017—The July issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features Akshata Udyavar's career story. She currently works for Genentech. Check out her story here!
2017-18 PhD Career Connections series start August 9th!
Jul. 7, 2017— Mark your calendars! The first seminar in or PhD Career Connections series will be on Wednesday, August 9th! If you are interested in participating as a moderator or assisting in any way with this year's seminars, please send an email to angela.zito@vanderbilt.edu indicating your career interests and desire to be a part of this program (in...
Explore BCG consulting opportunities this summer, Vanderbilt session July 12
Jul. 6, 2017— Advanced Degree Recruiting for PhD, MD, and JD Candidates Vanderbilt Virtual Connection July 12, 2017 Join us for the ADC Virtual Connection from 8:00 to 9:00 pm ET on Wednesday, July 12 with two ADC BCGers who will discuss their case experiences and transition to consulting. Please register for this virtual event by 12 noon ET on July12. This event will...
Writers needed for Fall 2017 BRET Newsletter: Results and Discussion (deadline to apply: Friday, July 28, 2017)
Jul. 6, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking volunteers to write articles that will be published in the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion." (Spring 2017, Issue 5)This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on BRET trainee and alumni activities as well as BRET faculty. If you choose to volunteer,...
BioVU Investigator newsletter seeking volunteer writers
Jul. 6, 2017—The BioVU team is seeking potential writers for ongoing writing opportunities for the BioVU Investigator Newsletter. The BioVU Investigator is a quarterly newsletter that reaches more than 700 faculty, students, and staff in the VU/VUMC community. Writers will be asked to contribute the feature research article summarizing a recent publication that highlights the use of BioVU....
Perspective on ‘Making your conference count’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
Jul. 5, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s new blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses professional society conferences. Check it out at the link below: Making your conference count – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
Job Opportunity: Director for Research Roadmapping, EBRC, Emeryville, Ca
Jun. 30, 2017—Director for Research Roadmapping, Engineering Biology Research Consortium (Assistant/Associate/Project Scientist) –– QB3 Institute Description: The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) aims to be the leading organization in the US to bring together the engineering biology community to provide the future vision for the field, catalyze leading-edge research and education programs, and promote dialogue about synthetic...
Nashville Girl Geek Dinner with Sponsor: Ingram Content Group, Wednesday July 26th
Jun. 29, 2017— Nashville Girl Geek Dinner with Sponsor: Ingram Content Group Nashville Girl Geek Dinner Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CDT) Come join the Ingram Content Group team as we host Nashville Girl Geek Dinner on Wednesday, July 26th at the Nashville Technology Council for an evening of networking, career...
Job Opportunity: Medical Science Liaison, Sanofi, Nashville, TN
Jun. 28, 2017—Medical Science Liaison – SOUTH-EAST, Sanofi, Nashville, TN Sanofi is a global healthcare leader focused on patients' needs, engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi has core strengths in diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets and Sanofi Genzyme. At Sanofi, our ambition...
2017 ASM Grant Writing Online Course- register by July 15th!
Jun. 27, 2017—Grant writing simplified for success Register for the course by July 15! Get hands-on experience during the ASM Grant Writing Online Course. Beginning August 16th at 2:00 pm EDT, live webinars will take place every other Wednesday for one hour. The series will conclude on November 29th. Pre-and post-webinar assignments will allow you to put...
Job Opportunity: Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) in Biology, Stanford University
Jun. 27, 2017—Job description: The Biology Department at Stanford University is seeking applications for a Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) in Biology to support committed faculty in implementing and assessing current development of a new undergraduate curriculum. Strong candidates will have a PhD in the Biosciences or in Biology education and strong research interests in the development, application and...
Exclusive Webinar with BCG for trainees at Vanderbilt
Jun. 20, 2017—Vanderbilt trainees will have a great opportunity to learn about consulting from the leading global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 pm. Coordinated by the Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club, this is the first time that BCG will hold an exclusive webinar for advanced degree candidates at Vanderbilt. You...
Summer Job Opportunity: Projects available through Goldstar
Jun. 16, 2017—Goldstar has a few few projects that they are looking to source over the next few months. If you are interested in taking on any of these please contact karen@thegoldstargrp.com to hear more about them and the payment terms/fees. Project: Writing a publication on iron-deficiency anemia Client: AMAG Pharma Timeframe: June-September Note: the content outline has been approved...
Next Insight Fellowships start Sept 5th–Applications due June 26th!
Jun. 16, 2017—Next Insight Fellowships start on September 5, 2017 Insight is an intensive, seven week postdoctoral training fellowship that bridges the gap between academia and a career in data science. Based in Silicon Valley, New York City, Boston, Seattle, as well as a growing network across the country, the program enables scientists to learn the industry specific...
Insight Data Science – Online Alumni Panels June 20th
Jun. 16, 2017—Insight Data Science Online Alumni Panels on 6/20 Insight would like to invite you to chat with alumni from Their Insight Data Science Program on June 20th. They will be hosting separate online alumni panels for each program: Boston, New York, Silicon Valley, and the Remote program – and encourage you to chat with alumni from...
Principal Scientist, Translational Development – Celgene, New Jersey
Jun. 16, 2017—Principal Scientist, Translational Development Req #: 17001006 Location: Summit, NJ US Job Category: Research and Early Development Work Location: Summit West 556 Morris Avenue SUMMIT 07901 Organization: Celgene Corporation Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Level: Manager Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Celgene Corporation, headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, is an integrated global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily...