PhD Career Connections: Technical Consulting
Feb. 21, 2014—PhD Career Connections and the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training present: Technical Consultinga presentation by Jason ClevengerThursday, April 108:30-9:30amPRB 206 Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Advanced Degree Consulting Club.Registration requested. Dr. Jason Clevenger is a Principal Scienstist in Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry with Exponent, an engineering and scientific consulting company. Dr. Clevenger’s expertise focuses...
TAing to Thousands, February 24th
Feb. 21, 2014—What is it like to serve as a teaching assistant in a course with thousands of students? A panel of graduate students will share their experiences serving as teaching staff in Vanderbilt’s massive open online courses (MOOCs) hosted on Coursera. Panelists include Ruth Herrin (Student Thinking at the Core), Don Rodriquez and Blaine Smith (Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative), and Ben...
Job Opportunity: Program DIrector, Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Branch, NCI
Feb. 21, 2014—CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY BRANCH SEEKS PROGRAM DIRECTORPosition Description:The successful candidate will have opportunities to conduct collaborative epidemiologic research, present findings at scientific meetings, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to scientific management of grants and influencing the trajectory of research in cancer epidemiology, the successful candidate will have significant collaboration and leadership...
Public Service Fellows Program
Feb. 18, 2014—The Public Service Fellows Program at the Partnership for Public Service is an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates to participate directly in transforming the way government works while developing valuable professional skills. At the Partnership, fellows are integral to the day-to-day operations, programs and activities of our organization. We value the contributions...
ASPIRE to Connect: Building Professional Relationships
Feb. 17, 2014—ASPIRE to Connect: Building Professional RelationshipsTuesday, March 181:00-5:30pm, Student Life Center Gain practical tips and learn techniques to meet new people and cultivate authentic professional connections. ***REGISTER TODAY!*** You will learn:• Strategies and etiquette for professional communication• How to confidently describe yourself and what you do• Ways to network effectively at professional conferences• The power...
Beyond the Lab: Tom Utley
Feb. 14, 2014—Check out the next installment of Beyond the Lab, featuring Tom Utley, Licensing Analyst with the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization. To skip to specific topics within the video, visit the YouTube page summary to see questions covered.
Job Posting: Genomic Analyst, GenomOncology
Feb. 14, 2014—Genomic Analyst Role Description: GenomOncology has challenging opportunities for scientists of all experience levels who want to take their careers to a new level. We are actively pursuing candidates for our Genomic Analyst role to work onsite with our clients and assist in the analysis of both clinical and research sequencing data. The role would...
Job Opportunity: Bioinformatician, GenomOncology
Feb. 14, 2014—Bioinformatician Role Description: GenomOncology, a venture backed Cleveland-based biotechnology company with a fully developed proprietary platform, provides the analytical tools to rapidly and interactively interpret sequenced genomic data. Our cancer genomic analyses focus on three distinct professional fields: cancer research, clinical application, and drug discovery. Due to our rapid growth and new client acquisition we...
Job Opportunity: Senior Medical Writer, Educational Concepts Group
Feb. 14, 2014—Company: Educational Concepts GroupJob Title: Sr. Medical WriterStatus: FulltimeLocation: Remote/VirtualJob Description:Summary: Research specialized areas of medical science in order to develop and execute scientifically accurate medical education. This position will work with internal and external members of multiple project teams to produce a range of print, live, and electronic materials that satisfy the needs of...
How to Create a Plan for RCR Education for your NIH Fellowship or Career Development Award
Feb. 13, 2014—Friday, March 21, 20149:00-10:00amCRC Conference Room (A-3210 MCN) Elizabeth Heitman is leading this presentation which 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. For more info, visit the workshop series site.
Is your job search out of control?
Feb. 11, 2014—“Career Mojo: Is your job search out of control?” by Dana Manciagli, The Business Journals What is your job search like? I’ll bet, like so many others, you’re applying to lots and lots of positions, you’re following up on just a few (and only once for those,) and you’re not doing “precision networking.” Read more…
Job Opportunity: Senior Scientist, Abbott Laboratories
Feb. 6, 2014—Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 70,000 people. Job Description:Conduct research...
PhD Career Connections: The Road to a Career in Writing with Your PhD
Feb. 4, 2014—PhD Career Connections and the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training present: “The Road to a Career in Writing with your PhD”featuring Elise Lamar, PhD, Stephen Ornes, and Bill SnyderWednesday, March 128:30-9:30amPRB 206Registration requested. Co-sponsored with the Editors’ Club. Hear how a career in writing can be a viable path! Bios: Elise Lamar, PhD is...
Beyond the Lab: Erik Prentice
Jan. 31, 2014—Check out the next installment of Beyond the Lab, featuring Erik Prentice, Senior Engagement Manager with Proactive Worldwide. To skip to specific topics within the video, visit the YouTube page summary to see questions covered.
Required documents for an academic job search
Jan. 31, 2014—If you’re planning to go on the academic job market in fall 2014, now is a good time to begin assembling the job search documents you will need to apply for faculty jobs. Of course, you’ll need a CV that is tailored to the type of institution and position you’re applying for. You’ll need a...
Internships with the Department of Education
Jan. 31, 2014—The Department of Education (ED) is the place where you can explore your interests in education policy research and analysis, or intergovernmental relations and public affairs, or even work with social media while learning about the role Federal Government plays in education. If the above appeals to you, then an internship at ED may be...
Event: Careers in Campus Administration and Education: the Alternate Academic Path
Jan. 31, 2014—Using your graduate degree in a university setting may take multiple paths. Join our alternate-academic panel, all of whom have used their degrees in non-faculty careers on a college campus. Thursday, Feb. 274:00 – 5:30 pmLocation: Alumni Hall, Room 201 Panelists include: Mona Frederick, Director, Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities Todd Hughes, Director...
“Planning a Career in Today’s Landscape” article by Kenneth Gibbs
Jan. 30, 2014—November 2013 PhD Career Connections speaker Kenneth Gibbs shares his experience when he made the nerve-wracking decision to step away from lab science, highlighting his non-traditional journey since. When, after completing my Ph.D. in immunology, I told colleagues and mentors that I had accepted a position as a Science & Technology (S&T) Policy Fellow at the American...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Biomedical Science, Ryerson University
Jan. 29, 2014—Assistant Professor (2 positions) – Biomedical Science Employer: RyersonUniversity Location: Toronto Discipline: Life Sciences, Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology Position Type: Full Time Job Type: Faculty The Department of Chemistry and Biology invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Biomedical Science. The appointments will be at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a biomedically-related field, postdoctoral...
“Careers in Finance for STEM PhDs” panel through The VersatilePhD
Jan. 29, 2014—There are many roles for science and math PhDs in the finance industry, a broad category that includes banking, investing, real estate, insurance and other finance-related fields. Quantitative analysis, risk assessment, model-testing, etc. are critical to all finance industry endeavors. Many STEM PhDs (not just mathematicians) have enough of those skills to enter the field....