Interested in consulting and fluent in German? Boston Consulting Group seeks applicants like you!
Sep. 1, 2016—THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP is starting their recruiting process for German speaking undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students and postdocs from all disciplines in the US in October 2016. We will offer some interview dates for interested applicants for the offices in Germany and Austria as follows: · Friday, October 7th in Chicago · Saturday, October 8th in Chicago...
ASPIRE On the Road: Fisk University, Nashville, TN
Sep. 1, 2016—ASPIRE On the Road is an initiative of the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program aimed at broadening the training experiences of biomedical Ph.D. graduate students and postdocs by organizing site visits to companies and organizations to help our trainees make well-informed career decisions. These quarterly site visits will provide postdoctoral fellows and graduate students the opportunity to learn...
Using PubMed’s MeSH for Literature Searching
Sep. 1, 2016—The Heard Library has created a YouTube resource video detailing out to use PubMed's MeSH for literature searching. Check it out!
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Biochemistry, Fisk University, Nashville, TN
Aug. 31, 2016—Assistant Professor in Biochemistry. Fisk University (www.fisk.edu) invites applications for an assistant professor in biochemistry and molecular biology, tenure-track, with demonstrated potential for excellence in student-centered undergraduate teaching and for developing a research program capable of attracting external funding and resulting in peer-reviewed publications with undergraduate co-authors. The faculty member also will serve as a...
ASPIRE Networking Pacing Workshop
Aug. 31, 2016—The ASPIRE Networking Pacing Workshop is a series designed to prepare attendees to incorporate networking into their everyday activities. Sessions will break down the process of networking into approachable steps, provide real-world examples, and peer feedback. The workshop will cover networking basics, etiquette, elevator pitches, navigating conversations, event preparation, identification of key individuals, and follow-up. ...
ASPIRE Internship: Life Science Tennessee Conference Intern
Aug. 30, 2016—Life Science Tennessee Conference Intern 217 5th Ave. North Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37219 Life Science Tennessee (LifeSciTN) is a statewide, non-profit, member organization whose mission is to advance and grow the life science industry in Tennessee through advocacy, partnerships and alignment with economic and workforce development. Members include companies, universities, research institutions, government...
Volunteer with VSVS!
Aug. 26, 2016—Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science is a service organization in which Vanderbilt students go out in groups of 4 or 5 to teach middle school children in metro Nashville schools science lessons. These lessons are quite simple and are all detailed in a manual which is provided for every team member. VSVS requires a VERY LOW TIME COMMITMENT: only about...
Find Your Voice: How to Write an Op-Ed, an interactive workshop
Aug. 26, 2016—Presented by Abby Olena, PhD Scientists have opinions that the world could benefit from hearing. This workshop will give you the tools to combine your experience and expertise with clear and compelling writing to craft an op-ed with the potential to influence readers and impact public policy. Please bring a laptop computer or pen and...
Tips for a graceful exit
Aug. 23, 2016—Like many people, I find networking at receptions to be an awkward exercise. Once I'm in a conversation I'm fine – even happy! – but entering and exiting discussions is always tough for me. This article from The Nashville Business Journal gives great advice for exiting conversations gracefully. I can't wait to try some of...
Vanderbilt’s CCTC and Innovation Center now offering 8 week entrepreneurship program – apply today!
Aug. 22, 2016—As part of its “Startup Vanderbilt” initiative, the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Vanderbilt Innovation Center, in collaboration with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, is pleased to offer the Entrepreneur Center’s Pre-Flight Program for aspiring entrepreneurs. The program will be held at the Vanderbilt Innovation Center. Pre-Flight will be an 8 to 10 week program...
Aspirnaut Certificate Program in K-12 Science Communication & Outreach
Aug. 21, 2016—Aspirnaut Certificate Program*** in K-12 Science Communication & Outreach Cohort of 3-5 students/semester Application accepted on a rolling basis until November 1st until filled Course session 1-3 start mid-November In many cases, this is the first opportunity for the K-12 students to interact with a scientist. This interaction between the classroom and scientist is...
Technology Transfer Internship Program: Fall 2016, Vanderbilt University Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Aug. 20, 2016—Technology Transfer Internship Program The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University has a 12 week technology transfer internship that runs from September 5th to December 9th. Technology transfer is the practice of transferring inventions from the research lab to the marketplace to benefit the public and is an interesting blend of science,...
ASPIRE Internship: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance International Conference Program and PFDD Coordinator
Aug. 20, 2016—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance International Conference Program and PFDD Coordinator 801 Roeder Rd. Suite 750 Silver Spring, MD 20910 The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TSA) is the only US-based national organization dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex, while improving the lives of those affected. Founded in 1974, it works to improve...
Opportunities and Resources in Clinical Research
Aug. 19, 2016— Join us in welcoming esteemed partner Jim Kremidas, Executive Director of ACRP, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Mr. Kremidas will discuss future opportunities and resources for PhD trainees interested in clinical research as a career option. Friday, September 30, 2016 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Light Hall, Room 214 Registration requested.
PhD Career Connections: Medical and Science Writing and Healthcare Communication
Aug. 19, 2016—Join us in welcoming Karen Ventii, PhD and Dr. Abby Olena, PhD, to campus. Dr. Karen Ventii is the Vice-President of Medical Communications at Gold Star Communications. Dr. Ventii has worked as a full time medical writer since 2005. After realizing her passion for empowering other medical writers, she launched Gold Star Communications in 2011 to support the training...
Event: Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Workshop
Aug. 19, 2016— The Gold Star Communications Medical Writer Workshop will focus on demonstrating how to parlay the skills you already have for a job as a medical writer within a healthcare communications agency. During the workshop, participants will be provided with a framework on which to develop a portfolio that may be used for job interviews. Additionally, general preparedness insights will...
Apply now for an ASPIRE Externship opportunity in STEM policy and advocacy
Aug. 18, 2016—If you're interested in a career in science policy, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look October 13-14, 2016 Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt University...
Academic Job Search Workshop & Panel
Aug. 18, 2016—Thursday, August 25 Alumni Hall 201 11:45 am – 2:00 pm (lunch provided) Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/SIymO4K2Rp9KVm5z2 · 11:45 am – 1:15 pm: We Got Jobs! Advice from Junior Faculty Get advice from recent hires at Vanderbilt—clearly, they did something right in their job search. Bring your questions, too! We will have panelists from the Humanities,...
What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoc Position; a Perspective from St. Jude
Aug. 18, 2016—Dr. Linda Harris, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will present, “What to look for when searching for a postdoc position; a perspective from St. Jude” on Wednesday, October 5, at 12:00pm, in Light Hall 512. Lunch will be provided, so advance registration is required. Register here. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,...
“Staying Ahead of the Curve in Diagnostics Policy”, Webinar via Life Science TN
Aug. 18, 2016—You're Invited to a Life Science TN Webinar Staying Ahead of the Curve in Diagnostics Policy Thursday, September 1 9:30 – 11 a.m. CT The BRET Office will be streaming this webinar live from Light Hall 415C. Please plan to join us if you are interested (no need for a Life Science TN membership)! How...