Call for Graduate Applications – Writing Studio
Jan. 29, 2015—The Vanderbilt Writing Studio is now in the process of hiring Graduate Writing Consultants, the Arts & Science Graduate Writing Fellow, and the Peabody Graduate Writing Fellow for the 2015-2016 academic year. Writing Consultants primarily hold one-to-one consultation sessions with graduate and undergraduate writers, but also have opportunities to facilitate workshops, writing groups, and other events....
NASA Summer Research Internship Program
Jan. 28, 2015—The Academy is the premier internship offered by NASA and has a main goal of training future leaders of the space industry. The summer research program attracts undergraduate and graduate students of various backgrounds, mostly in STEM fields. More detailed information about the internship can be found here: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/NASA_Academy.html#.VLGt7NJzRfB. The interests of your undergraduate and graduate students may...
Job Posting: Scientist/Toxicologist, PepsiCo Americas Foods (PAF)
Jan. 23, 2015—This individual will deliver expertise to the PepsiCo Americas Foods (PAF) Scientific Affairs function to enable innovation projects, new product development and new ingredient approval/development, as well as supporting crisis situations. This position will focus initially on support for the Quaker business and be recognized as a productive and collaborative team member supporting business goals...
PhD Career Connections: Big Data
Jan. 23, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: Big Data Tuesday, March 10 9:00-10:00am Light Hall 214 Registration requested. featuring Tom Lasko, PhD, and Elizabeth Ann Stringer, PhD Thomas A. Lasko, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics Tom has a PhD in Computer Science from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and an MD from UC San Diego. He...
PhD Career Connections: Working at the FDA
Jan. 23, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: Working at the FDA Wednesday, May 5 9:00-10:00am PRB 206 Registration is requested. featuring Omari Bandele, PhD Omari earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from Tennessee State University. While attending Tennessee State, he was the recipient of several honors and awards including the Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)...
PhD level opening for Assistant Director of Life Science Professional Development at UNC Chapel Hill
Jan. 22, 2015—The Office of Biomedical Graduate Education has posted an opening for a PhD level program director to direct their TIBBS professional development program and to assist in running their new ImPACT internship program. They are looking for someone with a life science background (recent PhD grad or early postdoc) who is interested in a career in program administration....
“Job Searching While Pregnant” by the OITE Careers Blog
Jan. 19, 2015—Job Searching While Pregnant – OITE Career Blog – NIH Office of Intramural – Training and education
Job Posting: Associate Biomedical Modeler, Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Jan. 18, 2015— St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-renowned institution that is recognized as one of the best places to work in the nation. As a premier center for research and treatment of childhood catastrophic diseases, we employ a diverse team of scientific and healthcare professionals dedicated to the promise of hope. Children from all...
Download latest Career Trends booklet by ScienceCareers/AAAS
Jan. 16, 2015— If you are considering making the move from the lab, you are not alone. This transition is taking place at all career levels, spurred by different motivations. Whatever the reason, many have successfully taken this road, and so can you. Learn More: Download your free copy of the newest PDF booklet in our Career Trends series, Exploring Careers Beyond...
2015 Vanderbilt Center for Teaching Fellowships Available
Jan. 16, 2015—Deadline is Monday, February 16, the Center for Teaching (CFT) hires graduate student fellows as part of its efforts to mentor and train graduate students, including those serving as teaching assistants or instructors of record here at Vanderbilt as well as those interested in developing teaching skills for future faculty careers. The CFT has several...
Looking for a faculty position in the sciences at a small liberal arts teaching college?
Jan. 16, 2015—Looking for a faculty position in the sciences at a small liberal arts teaching college? Here’s an insider’s view of the hiring process. In general, what does the hiring committee look for in an applicant? While teaching experience is great, depending on the school, it may or may not be essential. What is important,...
Job Posting: Scientist/Senior Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics, Abbott
Jan. 15, 2015—Deadline: 02/13/2015 Please submit your resume at www.abbottcareers.com. Job Posting# 1500000023 and/or 1500000021 Core Job Responsibilities: This individual will conceive, plan, design, and conduct advanced studies. He or she will investigate and develop new procedures. He or she will act as independent contributor or lead scientist and will interact/coordinate with other groups and functions on project development and...
Job Opportunity: Principal Scientist I, Bioinformatics, Sequencing, Roche
Jan. 15, 2015—Roche is the world leader in in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and tissue-based cancer diagnostics and a front runner in diabetes management. Roche Sequencing is seeking a talented Bioinformatics scientist to collaborate with experimentalists on computational analyses and to build analysis workflows that enable the approval of next-generation sequencing (NGS) IVDs to impact patients through personalized...
Job Posting: Senior Biostatistician Scientist, Sequencing, Roche
Jan. 15, 2015—Roche is the world leader in in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and tissue-based cancer diagnostics and a front runner in diabetes management. Roche Sequencing is seeking a talented biostatistician to collaborate with experimentalists and bioinformatics team members on study designs and large-scale genomic analyses that enable the approval of next-generation sequencing (NGS) IVDs to impact patients...
Become a better communicator: Apply for the iBiology Young Scientist Series!
Jan. 15, 2015—Are you a young scientist? Would you like to share the results of your biology research with an international audience? Are you interested in becoming a better communicator? Apply for the iBiology Young Scientist Seminar Series by February 1st, 2015! If you are a Ph.D. candidate or postdoctoral researcher in biological sciences, this competition offers a unique opportunity to...
Job Posting: Quality and Regulatory Affairs Scientist, Insight Genetics, Nashville
Jan. 14, 2015—JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Quality and Regulatory Affairs Scientist I Department: Regulatory Affairs Department JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY Insight Genetics is dedicated to client satisfaction and continual improvement. The Quality and Regulatory Affairs Scientist I is an entry level position responsible for the effective management of Insight Genetics’ Quality Management System processes internally and implementation...
Guest Blog Post: So you want to be a science writer?
Jan. 13, 2015—While moving away from the bench toward a science-writing career can feel daunting, it is possible (and as this collection of science writer origin stories shows, lots of folks have done it). When you’re interested in any career, whether it’s one at the bench or not, the best way to eventually get the job that...
PhD Career Connections: STEM Teaching in K-12
Jan. 13, 2015—PhD Career Connections presents: STEM Teaching in K-12 Thursday, February 5, 2015 9:00-10:00am Light Hall 214 featuring Jennifer Ufnar, PhD, and Heather Johnson, PhD Registration is requested. Jennifer A. Ufnar, PhD, is the current director of the SCP Program at Vanderbilt University within the Department of Teaching and Learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi,...
Resume 101 is back!
Jan. 11, 2015— For the third year in a row, Dr. Kim Petrie will be presenting, “Resume 101,” the popular seminar that arms BRET PhD and postdocs with a robust resume. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling résumé that showcases your professional skills and accomplishments. We’ll discuss the differences between CVs and résumés,...
ASPIRE Module: STEM Teaching in K-12 Schools, Spring 2015
Jan. 11, 2015—New to Spring 2015, STEM Teaching in K-12 Schools will be a communications ASPIRE Module offering. Each participant will have the opportunity to experience the K-12 classroom through a volunteer placement in a middle or high school setting. The placements will be tailored to each participant and will range from one class period to a full...