NSF EAPSI Program for US Students in Science and Engineering
Oct. 12, 2015—The National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) Fellowship Program provides U.S. graduate students in science and engineering with an opportunity to spend 8 weeks (10 weeks for Japan) during the summer conducting research at one of the seven host locations in East Asia and Pacific: Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New...
Laine Russell Distinguished Early Career Fellowship applications now being accepted via Oak Ridge Natl Lab
Oct. 8, 2015—ORAU is pleased to provide the information below regarding an opportunity available to all institutions. This notice is a service to ORAU Sponsoring and Associate Institutions. Please forward within your institution and broadly to colleagues as you feel appropriate. Laine Russell Distinguished Early Career Fellowship applications now being accepted The Oak Ridge National...
Event: Careers Options in Clinical Research Organizations
Oct. 7, 2015—Join us as we welcome Bill Taaffe, president of Medelis, an oncology clinical research company, as he discusses Career Options in Clinical Research Organizations. Friday, October 9, 2015 9-10am PRB 206 Registration is requested. Bill Taaffe spend 18 years at ICON Clinical Research-US in the roles of president and CEO, president of corporate development and president of DOCS,...
New Insight Data Fellows program added
Oct. 2, 2015—Announcing a new Insight Data Science Fellowship for Seattle, LA, Austin, Chicago, DC, and other cities across the US. The Insight Data Science program is excited to announce a new remote program designed to help PhDs looking for careers as data scientists which they are launching in addition to our in-person programs in New York City and Silicon Valley. This...
Scientific Advisor – Patent Prosecution Law Firm in Austin, TX
Oct. 1, 2015—Scientific Advisor – Patent Prosecution Law Firm Position within the life sciences-focused patent counseling and prosecution. Position is located in Austin, TX. Duties include: – conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses – analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent agents and attorneys on patent prosecution and...
Event: Patentable subject matter for software and life science
Sep. 21, 2015—Join Gary Montle and Bethany Whelan from Nashville firm Patterson Law as they speak about: “Patentable subject matter for software and life science.” Thursday, November 19 Light Hall 350 Registration requested.
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching: Coursera Course
Sep. 18, 2015—This eight-week course explores effective teaching strategies for college or university STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) classrooms This course will provide graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) who are planning college and university faculty careers with an introduction to evidence-based teaching practices. Participants will learn about effective...
Job Opportunity- Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemistry, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
Sep. 17, 2015—Georgetown College Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor, available Fall 2016 to teach undergraduate Biochemistry as well as lower-division courses. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Experience in supervising undergraduate research is advantageous. Georgetown College is a private, liberal arts institution committed to Christian values with 1000 undergraduates located in the beautiful Kentucky bluegrass region...
PhD Career Connections: Entrepreneur and Management Consulting
Sep. 16, 2015—PhD Career Connections is excited to announce Leeland Eckstrom, PhD, Managing Director, BioVU Partnerships, McKinsey & Co. Thursday, October 22 9-10am Light Hall 214 Registration requested. Leeland Ekstrom, PhD is currently the Managing Director of BioVU Partnerships at VUMC. Leeland is working with the BioVU team to explore new ways to extend this unique database...
PhD Career Connections: Research and Development
Sep. 16, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: Research and Development Friday, December 4 9:00am-10:00am Light Hall 214 Registration requested. featuring Ken Maynard, PhD, Global Program Leader, CNS, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Ken Maynard, PhD, the Global Program Leader with Takeda Pharmaceuticals, drives strategic, scientific, and operational multi-national, cross-functional teams in research and development and external innovation. Dr. Maynard identifies external innovation...
PhD Career Connections: From Pharma to Philanthropy
Sep. 16, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: From Pharma to Philanthropy Tuesday, November 17 9:00am-10:00am Light Hall 214 Registration requested. featuring Jeremy Richman, PhD We are pleased to announce that Dr. Richman will also be delivering the Flexner Dean's Lecture Series Annual Felts Lecture. Please RSVP for that event also! "Making the Invisibile Visible: Violence, Compassion, and the Brain" Monday,...
Job Opportunity: Program Officer or Assistant Director, Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention Program, Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, NYC
Sep. 15, 2015—The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is seeking up to 2 full-time scientists to join our staff as Program Officer and/or Assistant Director of Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention. More information can be found at http://alzdiscovery.org/about-addf/join-our-team. Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to hr@alzdiscovery.org Position Title: Program Officer or Assistant Director, Aging & Alzheimer’s...
Apply September 28-October 13 for the Presidential Management Fellows program
Sep. 15, 2015—The Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF) is a prestigious leadership development program designed to help advanced degree candidates and advanced degree holders enter a career in the US Federal Government. Selected PMF Finalists are eligible to work in a managerial/ administrative role (not research) at a range of government agencies. PMFs perform valuable service while jump-starting their careers, and get full...
Education Program Assistant, Eberly College of Science office of Outreach and Science Engagement, Penn State
Sep. 15, 2015—The Eberly College of Science office of Outreach and Science Engagement (OSE) invites candidates to apply for the position of Education Program Associate to contribute across the full spectrum of the science outreach programs. This position reports to the Director of Outreach and Science Engagement. The successful candidate should, in collaboration, expect to: create, plan,...
Opportunities at Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG)
Sep. 15, 2015—Please see the message below from Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) Did you know that there is a fascinating industry that offers an exciting career alternative for PhD candidates and post-docs in life sciences, as well as for MDs? You may remember a recent presentation by Denise Bottiglieri, a Vanderbilt alumna and now the CEO of...
Guide to Cover Letters by OITE Careers Blog
Sep. 14, 2015—Your cover letter is often the first document an employer sees. It serves not only as an introduction to your résumé or CV but to you and your writing style. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand upon your qualifications. A cover letter also allows you to: » Elaborate on important experiences/skills and relate them...
Internship Opportunity: Tech Transfer Fall 2015 Internship Program
Sep. 11, 2015—The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University has a 13 week technology transfer internship that runs from September 7th to December 4th. 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, business, and law. The...