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, Associate Professor in Biological Sci.s, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Oct. 24, 2014—Job Description The Division of Biological Sciences (http://biology.missouri.edu) at the University of Missouri invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in systems biology. We are interested in candidates that integrate empirical and computational approaches to address important biological questions. The campus strengths in life sciences include bioinformatics, behavior, cell & developmental biology, ecology, genetics...
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: Junior Faculty Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
Oct. 22, 2014—The Division of Basic Sciences invites applications at the Assistant Member level. We are seeking outstanding scientists conducting cutting-edge research into fundamental biological questions. Current faculty investigate diverse areas of genetic, molecular, cellular, developmental, metabolic, evolutionary and structural biology and utilize a broad range of approaches and experimental systems. We support our junior faculty by...
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...
Job Posting: Assistant Professor – Anatomy & Physiology (Biological Sci.s), New York City College of Technology, New York, NY
Oct. 22, 2014—The Biological Sciences Department at New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is composed of a diverse group of faculty members with an impressive combination of backgrounds and specialties. In order to support its baccalaureate program in Biomedical Informatics, the department seeks candidates for tenure track...
Job Posting: Science Policy Analyst, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Washington D.C.
Oct. 15, 2014—Primary Responsibilty: Works closely with FASEB leadership to develop and articulate public policy positions in the interest of investigators 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 and external...
Job Posting: Adjunct Instructor, Evolution, Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
Oct. 15, 2014—The Department of Biology seeks an instructor for a sophomore level course on evolutionary processes. This appointment will be for Spring semester 2015. To Apply:Individuals with a background in evolutionary theory and experience teaching at the undergraduate level are encouraged to send CVs to biology@georgetown.edu with Subject line: Evolution Adjunct.
Job Posting: Early Independent Scientists in the NIH Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD
Oct. 15, 2014—The National Institutes of Health, the nation’s premier agency for biomedical and behavioral research, is recruiting for Early Independent Scientists in the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP). We are looking for new Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S. and equivalent doctoral researchers who have the creativity, intellect and maturity to flourish in an independent research position. The IRP...
Job Posting: Regulatory Science & Policy Analyst, American Association for Cancer Research Inc., Washington D.C.
Oct. 15, 2014—Reports to: Director, Regulatory Science and PolicyDepartment: Science Policy & Government Affairs Location: AACR’s Washington DC OfficeEmployment Status: Full-time/ Exempt Position Description and Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Regulatory Science and Policy in developing and expanding AACR’s Regulatory Science and Policy portfolio. Research key topics and manage regulatory science related activities for the organization. Help...
ASM Communications and Marketing Fellowship
Oct. 9, 2014—The ProgramThe American Society for Microbiology’s Department of Communications and Marketing Strategy has an opening for an ASM Headquarters Fellow. The Department provides a variety of communication services for the Society including press relations, public outreach and centralized marketing functions. The fellow will focus on public outreach and increasing member involvement in public outreach. During...