Writers needed for Fall 2016 BRET Newsletter: Results and Discussion (deadline to apply: Friday, June 24, 2016)
Jun. 10, 2016—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking volunteers to write articles that will be published in the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion." (Spring 2016, Issue 3)This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on activities and resources available to BRET trainees. If you choose to volunteer, you will...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Molecular Methods
Jun. 10, 2016— ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Molecular Methods Course and Lab Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-11:30am, Wednesday 3:30- 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 is Nashville’s oldest institution of higher education and...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk (Spring 2017): BIochemistry II
Jun. 10, 2016—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Biochemistry II Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00- 2:30 pm Course-associated laboratory: Wednesday’s from 3:30- 6:30 pm (or as late as it takes) 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,...
An Insider’s Look: Applying for AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
Jun. 10, 2016—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Have you thought about applying for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program? Join us for this informative roundtable discussion with Carlos Faraco, a finalist for the 2016 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program. Carlos will share his experience about applying and interviewing for this...
Teaching opportunity! Apply now to lead small group discussions for first year VU graduate school course
Jun. 8, 2016—Anyone interested in gaining teaching experience should consider applying to serve as a FOCUS co-Leader. FOCUS sessions are small group literature discussions for first year graduate students. Two Co-Leaders will be paired with a faculty member and mentored through the process to teach small group discussion sections. The time commitment is every Monday from 11-12...
Judges needed for VSSA Student Research Symposium
Jun. 7, 2016—The Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA) is looking for graduate students and post-docs to help coordinate the VSSA 14th Annual Student Research Symposium. The symposium will be held August 4th, 2016 in the RRB 3rd Floor Breezeway and Light Hall 214. Coordinators will work closely with the Director of the Symposium to review abstracts for oral presentations,...
ASBMB-BEST Summer Career Development Webinar Series- registration free, but limited!
Jun. 7, 2016—ASBMB–BEST summer webinar series http://www.asbmb.org/careers/webinars/ The ASBMB is partnering with the NIH's Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program to pilot a webinar series in summer 2016. Recordings of the webinars will be available here afterward. Registration is free but limited, so register early. Careers in industry Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern ...
BEST Consortium Call for Bloggers- Share Your Career Development Experiences
Jun. 7, 2016—Call for Bloggers Your school’s BEST career development program (ASPIRE Program) is part of a national effort to help biomedical PhDs and postdocs prepare for a variety of career options. Only a handful of schools have programs like yours and we want to give others a taste of your experience. We are looking for two new...
Postdoctoral Fellowships from the Human Frontier Science Program
Jun. 6, 2016—The Human Frontier Science Program is a program of funding for frontier research in the life sciences. It is implemented by the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) with its office in Strasbourg. HFSP postdoctoral fellowships encourage early career scientists to broaden their research skills by moving into new areas of study while working...
ASCB 2016 Travel Grants from Bio-Techne: Deadline to apply Sept 1, 2016
Jun. 6, 2016—Bio-Techne is proud to support cell biology researchers with travel grants to the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual meeting in San Francisco, California, Dec. 3-7, 2016. Ten recipients will be awarded $1,000 (or international equivalent) each towards travel to ASCB 2016. Simply complete the online application before September 1, 2016! Terms and conditions...
Job opportunity with the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Jun. 3, 2016—ASTC is a global organization providing collective voice, professional support, and programming opportunities for science centers, museums, and related institutions, whose innovative approaches to science learning inspire people of all ages about the wonders and meaning of science in their lives. Through strategic alliances and global partnerships, ASTC strives to increase awareness of the valuable contributions its members...
Science museum volunteer opportunities around the country
Jun. 3, 2016—Seeking Scientists to Engage the Public on Synthetic Biology Interested in engaging the public and getting communication skill support? In the summer of 2016, 200 science museums and other sites across the U.S. will be conducting hands-on activities and forum conversations to engage the public with synthetic biology. Funded by NSF, the Building with Biology...
Insight Health Data Science Fellows Program accepting applications now
May. 27, 2016—The Insight Health Data Science Fellows Program is adding a new session in Silicon Valley, starting on September 12, 2016. The Insight Health Data Science program was launched in Boston in Summer 2015. 100% of the Fellows from that first session have accepted data science positions at companies and nonprofits including the Broad Institute, Dana...
The Writing Studio is looking for Graduate Students!
May. 23, 2016—The Writing Studio has received funding to hire additional graduate writing consultants and writing fellows for the 2016-2017 academic year. Consultants and fellows hold one-to-one appointments with graduate and undergraduate writers, and facilitate workshops in undergraduate classrooms. Additionally, fellows facilitate writing groups and organize educational programs. Starting salary for consultants is$13.00 per hour. Fellows work...
Job Posting: Program Manager, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Vanderbilt University
May. 19, 2016—Program Manager – Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Job Number: 1604321), Vanderbilt University This position provides judicious and prudent leadership for the long-term and short-term growth of the Vanderbilt University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs which serves the large and complex community of postdoctoral research fellows at Vanderbilt. The OPA encourages individual postdoctoral fellows to develop career-building skills...
Job Opportunity: Oncology Biomarkers Scientist, Proteomic, Nantomic, Rockville, MD
May. 18, 2016—Job Title: Oncology Biomarkers Scientist, Proteomic Department: Research & Development Reports to: Manager, Molecular Oncology Group Date: April 8, 2016 POSITION SUMMARY As a member of the Molecular Oncology Team at NantOmics and reporting to the manager of Molecular Oncology, you will support the development and implementation of new biomarkers and manage successful working relationships with...
Research Services Consultant I, VICTR, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
May. 13, 2016—In collaboration with the VUMC Human Research Protections Program (HRPP), the Research Services Consultant I (RSC I) assists with the optimal application of the Federal, State, and local laws, guidance documents, VUMC Institutional policies, and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) policies and procedures while meeting the objectives of the VUMC research community. Consults on research...
Research Services Consultant II, VICTR, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
May. 13, 2016—In collaboration with the VUMC Human Research Protections Program (HRPP), the Research Services Consultant II (RSC II) assists with the optimal application of the Federal, State, and local laws, guidance documents, VUMC Institutional policies, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures while meeting the objectives of the VUMC research community. Consults on complex research...
ASPIRE Internship: Elsevier Life Sciences
May. 13, 2016—ASPIRE Internship: Elsevier Life Sciences Intern 5635 Fishes Lane, Suite 510 Rockville, MD 20852 Elsevier is the world's leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information, tools and resources. A global company based in Amsterdam, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments and corporations to help them...
ASPIRE Internship: Elsevier Engineering and Technology
May. 13, 2016—ASPIRE Internship: Elsevier Engineering & Technology Intern 240 W 37th St New York, NY -or- 50 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA Elsevier is the world's leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information, tools and resources. A global company based in Amsterdam, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments...