Job Opportunity: Managing Director, Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, Chicago, IL
Sep. 3, 2015—ISTC is hiring a Managing Director to lead policy and government affairs, and looking for candidates with a science and technology background, as well as experience with federal and state government. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Roxanne Atienza (roxy@istcoalition.org). Please share the description below with potential candidates in your network. Thank you! ...
Apply for the 2016 AAAS Fellowship Program
Sep. 3, 2015—The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provide opportunities for professional development and public service. AAAS, as part of its mandate to advance science and serve society, operates the S&T Policy Fellowship Program. The aim is to foster scientifically informed, evidence-based policy and practice by involving scientists and engineers from a broad range of...
Internships with Congressman Jim Cooper
Sep. 3, 2015—Interested in a career in science policy? Congressman Jim Cooper, who represents Tennessee's 5th District in the United States House of Representatives, has internship opportunities in Nashville and Washington, D.C. for college students, graduate students, and recent graduates. The application deadline for the spring internship session (runs from January to May) is December 12. For more information &...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist – Tenet Healthcare, Nashville
Aug. 28, 2015—Tenet Health is seeking multiple data scientists to join its data science team within Clinical Operations. The data science team is a new and exciting group within Tenet that will address high priority clinical and operational challenges through data science and predictive analytics. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in healthcare delivery, and...
PhD Career Connections: Science Advocacy
Aug. 28, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: Science Advocacy Wednesday, September 9 11:00am-noon Light Hall 512 featuring Gerry Ostheimer, PhD REGISTER HERE. Gerard (Gerry) Ostheimer is the Global Lead for Sustainable Bioenergy with the UN Sustainable Energy for All Initiative. Gerry currently works to create the Sustainable Bioenergy High Impact Opportunity (HIO) under the auspices of the UN...
PhD Career Connections: Science Careers through Networking
Aug. 28, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: Science Careers through Networking Thursday, September 24 10:00am-11:30am Light Hall 214 featuring Holly Falk-Krzesinski, PhD REGISTER HERE. The challenges and complexity of the 21st century society necessitate a scientifically-informed US policy, economy, and global competitiveness. To accomplish this we need: • Top scientists conducting research and disseminating findings broadly and teaching...
Alumni? Continue to learn with us for IPPCR ASPIRE Module!
Aug. 28, 2015—The ASPIRE Program and the BRET Office of Career Development welcome everyone from the surrounding clinical research community as well as alumni to join us for this free NIH Clinical Center Course, Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR). Vanderbilt is a registered remote webcast site for the course that will be offered on...
ASPIRE Teaching Intern, Anatomy and Physiology I, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Aug. 28, 2015—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Anatomy and Physiology I course Class Lecture/Discussion: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00-8:50 am Course-associated laboratory: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 am -12:50 pm Includes opportunities to assist in a gross anatomy laboratory OR Anatomy and Physiology I course Class Lecture/Discussion: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00-9:50 am Course-associated laboratory: Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 -2:50...
Job Opportunity- Senior Data Analyst, Alcott Whitney, Nashville, TN
Aug. 28, 2015—Title: Senior Data Analyst Date: 5/14/2015 Currently Reports To: Jim Alcott Minimum Years of Experience:5 Statement of Purpose: Foster continual learning and improvement for our clients-making Alcott Whitney an indispensible partner. Core Responsibility: Develop predictive models to drive successful acquisition,retention, cross-selling, and revenue optimization tactics for our clients, analyze campaign activities for effectiveness, identify opportunities for campaign improvement,and package findings for...
NEW!! Vanderbilt’s STEM Pedagogy Journal Club
Aug. 27, 2015—Are you interested in learning more about teaching? Join us at the inaugural meeting of Vanderbilt’s STEM Pedagogy Journal Club– a student-driven initiative for graduate students and postdocs interested in teaching science at the undergraduate level. We will discuss teaching theory, teaching techniques, and the latest in research on science education. No previous teaching experience needed,...
Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship
Aug. 27, 2015—This fellowship gives recent graduates the opportunity to work for executive-level state government leaders in areas that interest them. It is a two-year commitment, and all of the fellows live and work in Nashville, Tennessee. Please visit the website for more information and if you have questions, those can be sent to tn.fellows@tn.gov. The Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship...
Job Opportunity: Clinician Position Specification, Foci Cognitive Training, Chattanooga, TN
Aug. 26, 2015—Foci Cognitive Training is a new and innovative cognitive training company that specializes in the use of non-medicinal (technology-driven) interventions to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD and associated disorders. Focusing primarily on children ages 5-20, the business will use neurofeedback training and working memory exercises as its primary modalities of therapy. Unlike most existing neurotherapy...
ASPIRE Internships are here!
Aug. 24, 2015—The ASPIRE Program along with the Office of Career Development is excited to announce the launch of ASPIRE Internships. Internships will be advertised on a rolling basis throughout the year, and applications are handled through SurveyMonkey. Check out the current opportunities available including: Intern, NextGxDx, Nashville, TN (Closed Aug 7, 2015) Intern, Insight Genetics, Nashville, TN (Closed...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Biochemistry I
Aug. 24, 2015—Teaching Internship: Biochemistry I 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,...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Molecular Methods
Aug. 24, 2015— ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Molecular Methods Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am Course-associated laboratory: Wednesday’s from 3:30-5:30 pm and Thursdays 11:00-1:00 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...
ASPIRE Internship: Insight Genetics, Inc.
Aug. 24, 2015—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Insight Genetics, Inc. Genomics Department 2 International Plaza Dr. Suite 280 Nashville, TN 37207 Insight Genetics (http://www.insightgenetics.com/) is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients through the design, development, and deployment of molecular diagnostic assays. Insight Genetics is seeking candidates for an internship in the Genomics Department. The internship will...
ASPIRE Internship: NextGxDx
Aug. 24, 2015—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc Product Development Analyst 810 Crescent Center Drive, Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 NextGxDx (www.nextgxdx.com) is a startup healthcare IP company located in Franklin, TN at the Cool Springs Life Science Center. Our mission is to help physicians search, compare, and order the right genetic test, the first time. NextGxDx’s...
Job Opportunity: Upper School Chemistry and Upper School Biology Teacher, Harpeth Hall
Aug. 14, 2015—Two science teacher positions are currently open at Harpeth Hall School. See below for details. Upper School Biology Teacher The Harpeth Hall School seeks a dynamic biology teacher, who is qualified to teach upper school biology. The ideal candidate will be an experienced science teacher who has an enthusiasm for working with high school students,...
Navigating the Academic Landscape featuring Dean Fauchet
Aug. 13, 2015— This seminar is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in science and engineering who are actively pursuing faculty jobs as well as those who are exploring academia as one possible career path. Dr. Fauchet will provide a 30,000 foot view of the role of universities...
Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health Fellows Program 2015 applications open
Aug. 12, 2015—The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) is now accepting applications for the Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke Consortium for Global Health Fellows, 2016-17 cohort. This outstanding program offers a year-abroad opportunity to develop research skills in a global health research setting. Details are in the text and links below; the application deadline is November 1, 2015. We and other VIGH faculty and staff members are eager to...