Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellowship, UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (UNC-CIDD), Chapel Hill, NC
Feb. 5, 2026—UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (UNC-CIDD) is recruiting three (3) postdoctoral fellows, starting this summer, for our NIH-funded T32 Postdoctoral Research Training Program in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, which is co-directed by Mark Shen and Ben Philpot. Our T32 program emphasizes research training in both the biological basis and clinical manifestations of neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs). Continuously funded by NICHD since...
Funding Opportunity: 2026 Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Grants
Feb. 4, 2026—PCRF’s focus on providing emerging research and translational grants allows researchers to prove their ideas, then reach for even larger grants. The Emerging Investigator Fellowship is designed to support Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Clinical Investigator training for emerging pediatric cancer researchers to pursue exciting research ideas. To apply, view the PCRF Emerging Investigator Fellowship LSO application...
Funding Opportunity: ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards
Feb. 4, 2026—The Pathway to Stop Diabetes Program intends to attract brilliant scientists approaching the peak of their careers in diabetes research, and to accelerate their research progress by providing the necessary resources and support for conducting transformative science. The ideal applicant will propose innovative research with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of people at risk...
PhD Career Stories: Scientific Liaison and Marketing
Feb. 3, 2026—Scientific Liaison and MarketingFriday, March 6 • 10:00 AM • Light Hall 208 Join us an ASPIRE PhD Career Stories with Afrida Rahman-Enyart, Senior Marketing Manager at Proteintech. In this session, Afrida will share her journey from academic neuroscience to industry, highlighting how scientists can transition into roles in scientific liaison work, product strategy, and...
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Training Program in Molecular Therapeutics for Pediatric Cardiology
Feb. 2, 2026—CHOP is recruiting postdocs for our NHLBI-Funded Research Training Program in Molecular Therapeutics for Pediatric Cardiology. This outstanding postdoctoral program, now in its 27th year, is a collaborative effort, based in the Cardiac Center at CHOP, that involves mentored research training from leading scientists at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of...
2026 Tax Workshop: How to Complete your Grad Student or Postdoc Tax Return
Feb. 2, 2026—The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, with support from the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training, have partnered with Dr. Emily Roberts of Personal Finance for PhDs to offer three tax return preparation workshops for tax year 2025. The workshop, How to Complete Your Grad Student or Postdoc Tax Return (and Understand...
VU sponsoring graduate students to attend 2026 AAAS CASE workshop
Jan. 30, 2026—Vanderbilt University will be selecting and sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the 2026 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., from April 12-15, 2026. Hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the CASE workshop is an opportunity for students in STEM and social science disciplines...
Postdoc Peek at Rutgers Health
Jan. 28, 2026—Rutgers Health and Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) invite senior graduate students and early postdoc fellows to apply for Postdoc Peek, a two-day, all-expenses-paid, on-campus visit on May 19–20, 2026. Participants will explore postdoctoral training and research opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines at Rutgers, connect with faculty, and learn about life and research across Rutgers campuses. Learn...
Transition to Industry webinar via Torrey Pines Training Consortium
Jan. 26, 2026—Transition to Industry: February 25-26, 2026 The Torrey Pines Training Consortium has developed this course for early career scientists who are considering transitioning to a career in industry. Instructors and panelists with extensive industry experience will share their insights and provide guidance to help clarify the pathway to establishing a successful career in industry from...
2026 Virtual Career Expo
Jan. 23, 2026—Are you looking for an internship, postdoc, fellowship or full-time role? As a trainee at Vanderbilt, you are invited to attend the GCC Virtual Career Expo (VCE). This free virtual job fair brings together employers from the fields of STEM, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences seeking advanced degree talent (Masters, PhDs, Postdocs and Alumni). ...
Job Opportunity: Data Analyst, BioCentury, remote
Jan. 23, 2026—Location: Remote (U.S.-based) Team: Data & Analytics Position Type: Full-Time We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any immigration visa or permanent residency. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and not need sponsorship by BioCentury for employment at any time. BioCentury is seeking a Data Analyst to...
VU Writing Studio: Spring Break Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
Jan. 22, 2026—The Writing Studio’s annual Dissertation Writers’ Retreat series provides dissertating graduate students with time to work individually in a quiet, collegial atmosphere. During retreats, we couple ample writing time with optional, one-on-one consultations and daily workshops meant to focus writers on their argumentation, chapter structure, and daily writing goals. We hold an annual week-long retreat...
CTTC Lunch & Learn: From Idea to IP
Jan. 22, 2026—Tuesday, January 27 • 12-1pm at Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall Memorial Room Join us to learn the fundamentals of intellectual property that all researchers should understand as they push the boundaries of science in their labs. Intellectual property can be complex and multi-dimensional, with many important details to navigate. At the upcoming CTTC Lunch and...
Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship
Jan. 22, 2026—The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship helps scientists gain first-hand experience applying science to policy as they spend one year on the staff of federal, state, local, or non-governmental agencies in the Gulf region. With the guidance of a mentor, fellows delve into activities like policy development, evaluation, restoration planning, grants management, and stakeholder...
VICB welcomes P&G
Jan. 15, 2026—Amber Teufel, Ph.D., MBA (Director of Life Sciences Global Baby, Feminine, and Family Care) and Sydnee McKee, Ph.D. (Synthetic Organic Chemist) from Procter & Gamble will visit on Wednesday, February 4 to present in the VICB seminar series. Procter & Gamble has a strong industrial presence in chemical biology. Their visit to Vanderbilt represents a valuable...
‘What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoctoral position: A Perspective from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Jan. 14, 2026— St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is hosting a virtual information session on ‘What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoctoral position: A Perspective from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’ by Prasiddhi Neupane, Academic Recruiter II, Academic Programs Office Friday, February 6, 12:00 pm EDT via Webex Link to Register: Webex St. Jude Children’s...
ASPIRE UP: Resumes & Industry CVs
Jan. 13, 2026—ASPIRE Up: Resumes & Industry CVs will take place on Thursday, April 23rd at 11:00 AM in Light Hall 407. This session will be led by Kim Petrie, PhD, Director of the ASPIRE Program and Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development. In this session, we will discuss the differences between CVs and resumes, when to...
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
Jan. 13, 2026—Applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship are now open! As CCST Fellows, PhD scientists, engineers, and social scientists spend one year in Sacramento, California, working as staff in the State Assembly, State Senate, a State Agency, or Offices of the Governor. Fellows get a front-row seat learning about the craft and process...
ASPIRE with SciPhD: Hybrid Business of Science Certificate Program
Jan. 12, 2026—The ASPIRE Program is excited to partner with SciPhD this semester and offer the self-paced hybrid module Business of Science Certificate Program. We will be offering 25 seats to this program and will be kicking things off in February with a group introductory session on Thursday February 19th at 11:30a (lunch provided). There will also...
ASPIRE Internship: AIMBE Science Diplomacy and Public Engagement Intern (Remote)
Jan. 9, 2026—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: AIMBE Science Diplomacy and Public Engagement Intern (Remote) February 2026-May 2026 1400 I St NW, Ste #235 Washington, DC 20005 About The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE): AIMBE is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., representing the most accomplished individuals in the fields of medical and biological...