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...
September sessions of ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows
Sep. 11, 2015—Attention Postdoctoral Fellows, If you have not already had the chance to attend, please come for coffee and pastries to a Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning session to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism. Sessions in September: "Preparing for a Teaching Demo", Cynthia Brame, Ph.D., Asst. Dir. ,Vanderbilt Center for Teaching...
Join the National Postdoctoral Association for $10!
Sep. 9, 2015—During the month of September, the National Postdoctoral Association is offering annual memberships to individual postdoctoral fellows for the discounted rate of $10 (regular individual rate is $35). NPA Individual Members receive the following benefits: Subscription to NPA e-alerts, a periodic news announcement, and The POSTDOCket, the NPA’s official quarterly newsletter; Reduced registration fees to the NPA Annual...
VU Alumni Association sponsored Entrepreneurship Panel, 10/8
Sep. 9, 2015— The Nashville Vanderbilt Chapter and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center are bringing together the principals of five companies who have their finger on the pulse of founding startups in Nashville. These experts will discuss presenting an idea and raising money for a new company as well as navigating the angle, private equity and the venture capital...
Volunteer for VSVS
Sep. 8, 2015—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...
List of science policy fellowships
Sep. 8, 2015—Interested in a career in science policy? A policy fellowship or internship is a great stepping stone to a career in this area. This blog post from Discover has a list of science policy internship and fellowship opportunities for scientists and engineers. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/intersection/2009/04/09/policy-fellowships-for-scientists-engineers/#.Ve8OSxFVhBe