How to Create an RCR Education Plan for your Fellowship or Career Development Award Application
Aug. 8, 2013—Friday, Aug 09, 2013 How to Create an RCR Education Plan for your Fellowship or Career Development Award Application(Elizabeth Heitman) SummaryRCR CREDIT AVAILABLE. This presentation will explore the criteria of and recommendations for creating a Responsible Conduct of Research education plan for an NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award application. The weekly CRC Research-Skills Workshop...
Ten Take-Aways from the Career Symposium
Aug. 7, 2013—Your professional journey will be unpredictable and unforgettable. Begin your journey by understanding your strengths. Strengths Finder 2.0 is a great place to start. (Linda Distlerath) Have a good dose of humility. In your first job, find a buddy who can help guide you through the unwritten protocols and etiquette of your workplace environment. (Linda...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist, NextGxDx, Nashville, TN
Aug. 7, 2013—Data Scientist NextGxDx provides an online genetic testing marketplace that offers healthcare professionals and hospitals the ability to access up-to-date listings of all genetic tests from CLIA-certified laboratories, view pertinent information about each test, order tests online, and manage results electronically within the HIPAA-compliant portal. By providing clinicians with a one-stop-shop to search, compare and order genetic tests, NextGxDx reduces the time and costs associated with the ordering of genetic tests. For more information, visit www.NextGxDx.com. NextGxDx is seeking a data scientist to grow our bioinformatics infrastructure and support our online genetic testing marketplace. This individual would be directly involved in the construction and development of new and exciting data products that are directly tied to the company’s central mission of helping clinicians find the appropriate genetic test for their patient. The informatics department at NextGxDx is highly collaborative and innovative, and this individual will work closely with our IT department on the rapid acceleration and deployment of our key data assets. The ideal candidate would be someone who is excited by large, complicated, cumbersome datasets and enjoys creatively molding them into a meaningful format. NextGxDx is looking for an individual who possesses the following qualities: -Seeking a career in data science, data analysis, or a related discipline. -Experience with handling, manipulating, and managing large datasets. -Able to rapidly learn new technologies and implement them on the fly. -Has significant scientific or medical experience. -Significant experience with JavaScript, python, or other programming languages. -Possesses a master’s or PhD in a scientific discipline relevant to genetics. -Highly collaborative and open to new ideas. -Works well in a team environment. -Highly creative. Responsibilities: -Seeking out and adding new data sources into our data infrastructure. -Extending the utility of our data pipeline using new or custom data tools. -Brainstorming and evolving new data products with the Scientific Director and other company managers. -Supporting and extending the data processing infrastructure with proprietary and open source tools. -Development and implementation of new data products with the Scientific Director. This position is full time and headquartered at our facility in Franklin, TN. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. This position reports directly to the Scientific Director, Dr. Jud Schneider. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@nextgxdx.com.
Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance Senior-Intermediate Fellowship Competition
Jul. 23, 2013—The Wellcome Trust/DBT India alliance is pleased to announce the launch of the next round of competitions for Senior and Intermediate Fellowships. The Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance Senior and Intermediate Fellowship Competitions Preliminary applications due by 26 August 2013 Application forms will be available on the India Alliance Online application System (IASys) at https://fellowships.wellcomedbt.org/Login.aspx Please visit our website www.wellcomedbt.org for further...
Next GxDx Internship Opportunity
Jul. 22, 2013—For more information on this internship, please join us at the info session on Friday, August 9. NextGxDx is a startup biotechnology/healthcare IT company located in Cool Springs, TN. Our mission is to help physicians search, compare, and order the right genetic test, the first time. NextGxDx’s internship program is designed to help graduate students, post-doctoral fellows,...
Coming Soon on Coursera
Jul. 21, 2013—An important step in career planning is to identify the skills, knowledge, and expertise that is required to be successful in the career you seek. Then, spend some time reflecting on your own experience to determine if there is a “gap” between what you know, and what you need to know, to pursue a particular...
Job Opportunity: Academic Administration, Nashville State Community College
Jul. 20, 2013—Academic year appointment. This division includes programs in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. A Masters degree or Doctorate in appropriate field; administrative/supervisory experience; and teaching experience, preferably at the college level, are required. Experience with word processing, databases and presentation software used in academic administration required. Summer employment at no less than 75% is guaranteed and...
Job Opportunity: Program manager at HHMI
Jul. 19, 2013—The SPM is responsible for managing the Graduate and Undergraduate Scholar Programs as well as providing scientific education and mentoring. In this key position, the SPM recruits undergraduate and graduate students, publicizes the programs, evaluates candidates, manages the admission process, establishes relationships and maintains communication with partner universities, oversees program budgets, and tracks student progress. The SPM...
What’s an idea worth?
Jul. 17, 2013—Entrepreneurs – take note! Life Science Tennessee and Cumberland Emerging Technologies are hosting a Valuation Seminar on Tuesday, July 23. Plan to attend if you are thinking about commercializing one of your discoveries or you have a general interest in start-ups. More details are available on the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization website at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/cttc/muse/new-venture-valuation-seminar-set-july-23 ...
Best Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview
Jun. 26, 2013—Best Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview, by Carole Martin, in BioSpace When this question is asked in the interview, surprisingly, the most common answer is “No.” Not only is this the wrong answer, you have missed an opportunity to find out information about the company. It is important for you to ask questions; not...
An Introvert’s Guide to Getting the Most from a Conference
Jun. 26, 2013—“An Introvert’s Guide to Getting the Most From A Conference” by Dharmesh Shah Ideas fly around the room. Informal teams form and mutate and re-form. Decisions are quickly made and un-made and refined. Plans are drawn and re-drawn and perfected. Three hours later, you and a room full of incredibly talented people have used your...
Responding to emotion-charged emails
May. 23, 2013—Instead of responding via email, Allison Vaillancourt recommends avoiding these email “drone strikes” in favor of face-to-face discussions or phone conversations. It may be uncomfortable, but honing your communication and conflict resolution skills will pay off in your professional career.
Path to Career: A Compendium of Interview Questions
May. 1, 2013—Check out the full article on Insider Higher Ed.
Etiquette Express
May. 1, 2013—Come get a crash course in entering and exiting conversations, wine etiquette, and thank you note and follow-up protocol. Etiquette Express Monday, May 20 4:00-5:00PM Light Hall, Rm 512 Registration is kindly requested. **If you missed out on the event, please check out the Etiquette Express Tip Sheet for your use! Presented by Kate Stuart, program...
2013 BRET Career Symposium
Apr. 30, 2013—The BRET Office of Career Development, along with the Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association, invite you to this year’s annual career symposium on July 31, 2013, in Light Hall. This year’s theme is “Influencing Human Health with Your PhD Degree.” This year’s keynote speaker will be Linda Distlerath, PhD, JD, senior counselor for APCO Worldwide. ...
Big Pharma
Apr. 22, 2013—PhD Career Connections presents… Dr. Terrence KenakinProfessor, Department of PharmacologyUniversity of North Carolina Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:00-5:00pm Location: Light Hall, Room 214 Advance registration requested. Terrence Kenakin, Ph.D., is Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Until August of 2011, Dr. Kenakin was director of research at...