Job Posting: Molecular Biology Manager, Lentigen Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
Nov. 7, 2014—Your Tasks:As a key member of the Lentigen Technology team, you will have the exciting opportunity to manage our molecular virology and vector development activities focused on the adoptive immunotherapy of human cancer. The unique duties of this position will allow you to interact in a collaborative team environment where your main focuses will be...
Job Posting: Clinical Operations Manager, Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Nov. 7, 2014—The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is seeking a full-time Clinical Operations Manager to help manage a large, multidrug Phase II-III oncology trial under a public-private partnership managed by FNIH that includes participation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and its Cooperative trials management group, the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG); the Food...
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: now accepting applications
Nov. 6, 2014—The Vanderbilt Center for Teaching SoTL Scholars Program introduces participants to the principles and practices of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, an international, multidisciplinary field of disciplinary specialists studying student learning. SoTL is a synthesis of teaching, learning, and research in higher education that aims to bring a scholarly lens—the curiosity, the inquiry, the...
Job Posting: Executive Coordinator, American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB), Rockville, MD
Oct. 31, 2014—The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB), a not-for-profit, member-based professional society of plant scientists, in partnership with the National Plant Science Council (NPSC), is seeking well-qualified applicants for the newly established position of Executive Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a communications strategy and other activities to drive heightened recognition and awareness...
Job Posting: Project Coordinator, The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Washington D.C.
Oct. 31, 2014—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) seeks a Project Coordinator to perform writing, data entry and analysis, and support activities as part of the Research and Development (R&D) Budget and Policy Program. Established in 1976, the R&D program strives to be a leading resource for accurate, impartial information on trends in federal science spending....
Internship Opportunity: Achieve’s Science Initiatives, Washington D.C.
Oct. 31, 2014—Achieve is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit education reform organization dedicated to working with states to raise academic standards and graduation requirements, improve assessments, and strengthen accountability. Created in 1996 by a bipartisan group of governors and business leaders, Achieve is leading the effort to make college and career readiness a priority across the country so...
Job Posting: Program Manager, Life Sciences, the New York Academy of Sciences’, New York, NY
Oct. 31, 2014—SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIESWork with the Director of Life Sciences Conferences to design, develop, and execute the New York Academy of Sciences’ (the Academy) annual portfolio of approximately 15 local, national, and international conferences across the spectrum of Life Sciences. Work as part of a team of multidisciplinary PhD scientists, along with leading academic, industry or...
Job Posting: Assistant Professor Science Education, Washington State University, Spokane, WA
Oct. 31, 2014—The Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time tenure-track science education faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level for the new WSU Spokane Health Science STEM Education Research (HS-STEM-ER) Center currently in development. Position: The Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University invites...
Vanderbilt students travel to Washington DC for science policy event
Oct. 30, 2014—Twenty-six Vanderbilt students explored the opportunities and challenges of setting policy on federal issues and advocacy related to science, technology, engineering and math during a two-day immersion event in Washington, D.C. The Oct. 16-17 workshop was designed to explain and demonstrate federal STEM policy and advocacy processes, and introduce the students to potential government sector and...
ORISE/Homeland Security 2015, HS-STEM Summer Internships
Oct. 30, 2014—ORISE/HOMELAND SECURITY 2015 HS-STEM SUMMER INTERNSHIPS The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now accepting applications for its 10 week Summer Internship Program in a broad spectrum of research areas. These internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in homeland security disciplines related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM). Undergraduate and...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Portland State University
Oct. 27, 2014—The Biology Department at Portland State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Biology beginning September 2015. This faculty position is supported in part by a grant to Portland State University from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and record of...
Work/Life Balance with Kelly Basi, PhD
Oct. 24, 2014—Join Kelly Basi, PhD, as she discusses the work/life balance for a female government researcher. Friday, November 7 1:00-2:00pm Light Hall 433 Attendance is capped so registration is required. Co-sponsored by VUWiSE.
Thriving In Pharma: How to find jobs, get an interview, and be successful
Oct. 24, 2014—Thriving In Pharma: How to find jobs, get an interview, and be successful Friday, November 7 12:15-1pm Light Hall 512 **Changed location! Join Nuruddeen Lewis, PhD, as he discusses the tips, tricks, and advice on the pharma career path. Lewis will offer very practical advice on what to expect from working in industry/pharma, how to put...
Job Posting: Assistant Professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Oct. 24, 2014—The School of Life Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of philosophy of biology. Anticipated start date is August 16, 2015. The successful candidate will participate in teaching and research in interdisciplinary programs in History and Philosophy of Science and related areas. Candidates must...
Job Posting: NMR and EPR Facility Manager, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Oct. 24, 2014—The Chemistry Department of Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Facility Manager for the NMR and EPR Facility. The Facility supports teaching and research, providing instrumentation and analytical resources to faculty and students within Washington University, and to the broader St. Louis region research community. The NMR and EPR Facility, a Core Research Facility...
Job Posting: Tenure-track faculty – Biology, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
Oct. 24, 2014—The Department of Biology at Shippensburg University invites applications for a tenure track Immunologist position starting August 2015. Primary responsibilities include instruction of an upper-level Immunology course and a sophomore-level Microbiology course. Teaching responsibilities may also include instruction of an upper division undergraduate or graduate course that complements current offerings in the department or an...
Job Posting: Patent Technical Advisor (Biotech), Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Chicago, IL
Oct. 24, 2014—Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. seeks Ph.D. candidates nearing the completion of their studies and thesis defense, or recent Ph.D. graduates working in academia or industry, to join our Chicago office as a Technical Advisor. The candidate’s Ph.D. degree should be in the area of cellular biology, immunology, molecular biology, genomics or biochemistry. Candidates should...
Curiosity Machine volunteer opportunity
Oct. 23, 2014—Inspire the Next Generation of Inventors! Curiosity Machine is a community of scientists, engineers and children creating together. Interested in connecting with young learners and helping inspire the next generation of inventors? Become a Curiosity Machine mentor and support children as they create their own engineering inventions and solve design challenges. Help Students...
Job Posting: Tenure Track or Tenure-Eligible Position, Molecular Biology, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD
Oct. 22, 2014—A tenure track or tenure-eligible position is available for an individual who is interested in developing an independent research program, or has a demonstrated track record of research excellence, in an area of modern mechanistic molecular biology. Current research in this laboratory includes such diverse areas as chromatin-based gene regulation, DNA recombination and repair, bacterial...
Job Posting: Science Policy Analyst, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Bethesda, MD
Oct. 22, 2014—PRIMARY FUNCTIONWorks closely with FASEB leadership to develop and articulate public policy positions in the interest of investiga tors in the biomedical sciences MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Researches, develops, and drafts policy statements, letters, newsletter articles, congressional testimony, background papers, and press releases, using appropriate and accurate scientific information. Writes reports, position papers, and internal...