Postdocs, Hear from Burroughs Wellcome Fund Leadership, learn about foundation funding
Jul. 31, 2023—VI4 and ArtLab are hosting a day of events on Monday, August 7 to showcase our VI4 Artist-in-Residence program, in addition to featuring a presentation from our funder, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The VI4 AiR program connects undergraduate artists with labs from VI4 and across the country to create works of art that are used...
Postdoc/ Grad Student Facilitators needed for the IGP
Jul. 28, 2023—We have an opportunity for postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students (4th year and above) to act as assistant facilitators in the first-year IGP curriculum from August 21st – October 20th. During the 9-week period when the assistant facilitators will be involved, the coursework will cover topics within the central dogma, genetics, and cell signaling. Assistant facilitators...
ASPIRE on the Road Bonus Fall Edition! We are headed to St. Louis! October 2023; application now open!
Jul. 27, 2023— ASPIRE On the Road is an initiative of the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program aimed at broadening the training experiences of biomedical PhD graduate students and postdocs by organizing site visits to companies and organizations to help our trainees make well-informed career decisions. During these trips, we will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about...
ASPIRE on the Road Fall 2023
Jul. 27, 2023—ASPIRE on the Road, St. Louis 2023 Agenda Alumni Networking Happy Hour ASPIRE on the Road, St. Louis 2023 For our 2nd ASPIRE on the Road trip for 2023, we will be taking trainees to visit St. Louis, MO Oct. 18-20. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing...
Job Opportunity: Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN
Jul. 25, 2023—Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry Cumberland University Lebanon, Tennessee Full-time Begins August 15, 2023 Apply here Job details POSITION INFORMATION Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry Posting Date July 2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Job Type 9-month Faculty appointment Internal Category Faculty Position Purpose Qualified applicants are being sought for a full-time Visiting...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellowship to Study Neonatal Immunology/Immune Responses to mRNA Vaccines, FDA/CBER
Jul. 24, 2023—Organization: Cellular Immunology Group, Laboratory of Bacterial Polysaccharides, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research of the US FDA (CBER/FDA), Silver Spring, MD. Project description: We are using neonatal mice from immunocompetent as well as various transgenic backgrounds to study the immune responses to diverse vaccine platforms including mRNA vaccines (SARS-CoV-2) and novel delivery systems. The...
17th Annual VPA Symposium
Jul. 24, 2023—The 17th Annual VPA Symposium will be held November 17th 2023 in the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. This interdisciplinary one-day conference highlights postdoctoral research as well as provides a venue for networking and professional development. Below is the link for abstract submission and registration. We encourage you to attend this excellent networking event and encourage you to submit...
Open Call for Genentech Postdocs
Jul. 23, 2023—Genentech, a world-class biotechnology company in South San Francisco, is launching an Open Call for our postdoc program aimed at identifying top scientific talent, independent of a specific job posting for a given scientist’s lab. Applicants are provided the freedom to select three potential Genentech postdoc mentor’s that they are most interested in working with in order...
Merck On-campus Employer Info Session Thursday, July 27, 2023
Jul. 12, 2023—The VU Graduate Program in Chemistry and the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program is excited to welcome Merck to campus for an Employer Information Session. “Merck Pharmaceutical Research & Development” Brandon A. Vara, PhD Associate Principal Scientist, Discovery Chemistry Following completion of my undergraduate studies in Chemistry at James Madison University in Virginia,...
Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) 2023-2024 registration opens September
Jul. 7, 2023—The Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course trains registrants on how to effectively and safely conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting biostatistical and epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, ethical and legal issues, and...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Informational Interviewing and Preparing for the Career Symposium
Jul. 5, 2023—Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:00am Light Hal 411 Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration Have you ever heard of an informational interview? Come learn about one the most powerful, yet underutilized, networking tools available to you. Find out what an informational...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: A Next Step – Getting a Postdoc
Jul. 5, 2023—Thursday, October 26, 2023 11am Light Hall 411 Join Ashley Brady, PhD, Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships and Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration to discuss how to begin preparing for a postdoc position. When should you apply? How should you apply? Learn tips about application and interview expectations and ways...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Opportunities in the Zwiebel Lab at Vanderbilt University
Jul. 5, 2023—Position Details: One or more PostDoctoral positions are available to work on projects exploring the chemical ecology of Anopheline malaria vector mosquitoes. Projects will focus on the role of ionotropic receptors in mediating olfactory responses and the behavior of Anopheline mosquitoes. Full Description: Female mosquitoes are major vectors of human disease and the most...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Orientation to ASPIRE Resources for Postdocs
Jul. 5, 2023—With Ashley Brady, PhD Explore an overview of the Career Development ASPIRE programs and helps postdoctoral fellows find out how to become involved in our activities. Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:00am Light Hall 411 For more information on upcoming sessions: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-cafe-for-postdoctoral-fellows/
Post-Doctoral Positions Available Immediately in Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology of Cancer (MAGEC)
Jun. 26, 2023—We’re looking for post docs interested in the Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology of Cancer (MAGEC). The MAGEC program is supported by a T32 training grant from the NIH and offers everything you need to launch an independent career in research: ØFull time, paid research position with benefits at one of the top 5 medical...
Torrey Pines/Sanford Burnham Prebys invite to apply for Foundations of Leadership Program for Postdocs and Early Career PhDs
Jun. 23, 2023—The Office of Education, Training, & International Services (OETIS) is excited to announce applications are being accepted for the Foundations of Leadership Program, a Torrey Pines Leadership Development Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys! This year-long program, originally established in 2015, is designed specifically for postdocs and early career PhDs. The purpose of the program is...
Event: Venturing into Biotech Seminar Series, presented by S Phase Biofund
Jun. 22, 2023—Join us in welcoming RICHARD MURPHEY, MBA Founder of Bay Bridge Bio, LLC to learn more about life science investing and careers in biotechnology research. Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT (Virtual) Richard has over a decade of experience working in biotech across investment banking, venture capital / public equity investing, and...
Job Opportunity: Science Policy, Planning and Analysis Section Health Science Policy Analyst or Health Science Administrator, ORWH, NIH
Jun. 20, 2023—ORWH Science Policy, Planning and Analysis Section Health Science Policy Analyst or Health Science Administrator (0601, non- supervisory GS 12- 14). ORWH is looking for a highly qualified candidate to assume the responsibilities of a Health Science Policy Analyst with the following responsibilities: Provide leadership to meet organizational strategic goals that advance the use of...
Open Call for Genentech Postdoc Program
Jun. 16, 2023—We are excited to announce that Genentech, a world-class biotechnology company in South San Francisco, is launching an Open Call for our postdoc program aimed at identifying top scientific talent, independent of a specific job posting for a given scientist’s lab. Applicants are provided the freedom to select three potential Genentech postdoc mentor’s that they...
Merck On-Campus Vanderbilt PhD recruiting day, July 27th, 2023
Jun. 15, 2023—Save the Date! Representatives from Merck will be conducting a campus recruiting/visitation day on Thursday, July 27th. Merck departments being represented include Discovery Chemistry, Informatics, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Analytical R&D. They have recently hired PhDs with expertise in a variety of fields including immunology, neurology, mass spec, hemodynamics, oncology, organic chemistry, informatics, and mechanical...