Job Opportunity: Medical Writing Program Manger, Astellas, Northbrook Illinois
Jun. 15, 2017—Astellas is announcing a Medical Writing Program Manager opportunity in Northbrook, IL. Purpose & Scope: Acts as a Global Medical Writing Lead (GMWRL; medical writing representative on a global project team) for several early-stage development programs and/or acts as a back-up/supporting GMWRL. The individual provides project leadership with respect to program documents and writing activities commensurate with...
Job Opportunity: Data Analyst, African Poultry Multiplication Initiative, World Poultry Foundation, Huntsville, AL
Jun. 13, 2017—The World Poultry Foundation, is seeking to hire a contract data analyst for its multi-year African Poultry Multiplication Initiative in Tanzania and Nigeria. The contractor would be responsible for analyzing and reporting on millions of data points collected by sub-grantees, contractors, and farmers in Africa. Statistics measured would include: • Rural village health, gender...
VU-Wise BBQ Picnic June 21st 2017
Jun. 12, 2017—Come join us for our summer bash and meet other VU-WiSE members! We’ll be providing the food, so bring your sunglasses, frisbees, and friends for an afternoon in the sun! All students, postdocs, faculty and staff invited. Location: Fannie Mae Dees Park Pavilion (Dragon Park) 2400 Blakemore Avenue at 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN Event...
Judges needed for VSSA Student Research Symposium
Jun. 11, 2017—Judges needed for VSSA Student Research Symposium The Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA) is looking for graduate students and post-docs to help coordinate the VSSA 15th Annual Student Research Symposium. The symposium will be held August 3rd, 2017 in the Wond'ry. Coordinators will work closely with the VSSA co-Director, Beth Bowman, to review abstracts for oral...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) at University of Massachusetts Medical School
Jun. 9, 2017—Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) at University of Massachusetts Medical School is hiring an Assistant Director Overview: We are hiring an Assistant Director in the Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Housed in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS), the cBCD supports the career and professional development of all ~700 PhD...
NSF Supplemental funding opportunity to support nonacademic internships
Jun. 8, 2017—If you are interested in a non-academic career (such as industry research, start-ups, nonprofits, think tanks, and government agencies), the NSF is currently offering supplemental funding for grad students to do research internships in these areas. To be eligible, your PI must have an active NSF grant, and they must apply for the supplemental funding...
Science Writing Internship Available at Cell Press
Jun. 8, 2017—Science Writing Internship at Cell Press The Press Office at Cell Press offers three science writing internship positions each year. In 2017, the following opportunity remains: • Graduate Fall Internship – 16 weeks, September–December ($15/hr) Application available in June. Overview This is an extremely hands-on internship that will give you the full experience of being a...
Job Opportunity: Public Outreach Manager, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Rockville, MD
Jun. 7, 2017—The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is looking to hire a Public Outreach Manager to oversee the public outreach department, and serve as the staff liaison to the ASBMB Public Outreach Committee. Major Duties and Responsibilities Oversees the Society’s communication training program, which includes running “The Art of Science Communication” online training course. Develops...
Job Opportunity: Education and Professional Development Manger, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Rockville Maryland
Jun. 7, 2017—The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is hiring an Education and Professional Development Manger Primary Function: Develops, organizes and implements programs and projects to promote and improve biochemistry and molecular biology education at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Oversees all education department projects, including the monthly career-development webinar...
Alumni Career Stories: Charlie Johnson
Jun. 5, 2017—The June issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking features Charlie Johnson's career story. He currently works for Polsinelli, LLP in St. Louis, MO as a patent agent. Check out his story here!
Perspective on ‘Reaching the public’ from VU Biological Sciences Ph.D. Alumnus, Edward van Opstal
May. 31, 2017—Edward van Opstal’s new blog post for the NIH BEST’s PhD/Postdoc blog series has posted! This month he discusses Reaching the Public. Check it out at the link below: Reaching the public – Edward van Opstal, Ph.D. (wordpress.com)
Internship Opportunity: Outreach Intern, Center for Science and Democracy, Cambridge, MA
May. 30, 2017—Outreach Intern 6 Month Paid Internship Center for Science and Democracy Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA Office http://www.ucsusa.org/about/jobs-ucs#outreachintern Do you think science should be a force for positive change instead of a political football? Are you excited about organizing and training energized young scientists to be better advocates? Here’s an opportunity to use your...
BIOTECH HEDGE FUND FELLOWSHIP, CHAMBERS POINT CAPITAL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
May. 30, 2017—BIOTECH HEDGE FUND FELLOWSHIP CHAMBERS POINT CAPITAL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK Position Description: Chambers Point Capital, LP is a life-sciences focused hedge fund based in New York. At our core we are committed to supporting healthcare innovation by investing in passionate scientists and ambitious management teams that are on the cusp of breakthroughs in the...
The Boston Consulting Group ADC May 30 Energy Virtual Session
May. 24, 2017— Join us for a Virtual Lecture on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 pm ET with a senior ADC BCG Principal who will discuss his transition into consulting and share his experience creating client impact on a recent energy case. Please register for this virtual event by 8 am ET on May 30. This event will not be recorded....
Job Opportunity: BioFrontiers Institute Assistant Director of Interdisciplinary Education, University of Colorado
May. 18, 2017—University of Colorado – BioFrontiers Institute Assistant Director of Interdisciplinary Education Who we are: At the University of Colorado BioFrontiers Institute, researchers from the life and physical sciences, computer science, and engineering work together to uncover new knowledge at the frontiers of science, and to partner with industry to make their discoveries relevant. The Institute...
Biology Education Research Postdoctoral Scholar-Univ of Nebraska
May. 17, 2017—Postdoctoral Scholar University of Nebraska-Lincoln The University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources and Department of Biochemistry are looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar to help us transform life sciences and STEM education by integrating new technologies into the classroom. We are an interdisciplinary group of life sciences educators, researchers, and technology innovators who are...
AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy hosting workshop
May. 16, 2017—Science Diplomacy & Leadership Workshop 2017 Course dates: September 10 – September 16, 2017. Application deadline: May 30, 2017. The AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy is hosting a first-of-its-kind workshop in science diplomacy. The week-long experience incorporates academic lectures, field visits, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and leadership training. The workshop is designed to benefit participants from a...
Pepsico Journey Through Science day Applications due May 26, 2017
May. 15, 2017—Two weeks left to apply to the Journey through Science Day at The New York Academy of Sciences. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 26th, 2017. Journey through Science Day – Discover the Opportunities On September 18th, 2017 the Science Alliance at the New York Academy of Sciences and PepsiCo will host a special Journey through Science...
Job Opportunity: Associate Director or Research, Citizens Unites for Research in Epilepsy (CURE); Chicago, IL
May. 12, 2017—Associate Director of Research Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) is seeking an Associate Director of Research to join our Research team. The Associate Director of Research will work closely with other Research Team members to develop and implement CURE's research strategy, drive progress toward a cure and maintain CURE's position at the forefront...