Teaching opportunity for first year VU biomedical grad program
Aug. 4, 2022—Are you interested in gaining teaching experience? 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. During the 9-week period when the assistant facilitators will be involved, the coursework will cover weekly themes within the central dogma, genetics, and...
Apply now for the 2022 Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look
Aug. 4, 2022—If you’re interested in a career in science policy, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. FEDERAL STEM POLICY & ADVOCACY: AN INSIDE THE BELTWAY LOOK OCTOBER 13-14, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt University...
Graduate Career Consortium Message Board Update – Chicagoland Postdoc Recruitment Initiative
Aug. 4, 2022—The Postdoc Affairs Offices at Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, and University of Illinois Chicago invite you to participate in the Chicagoland Postdoc Recruitment Initiative, taking place virtually October 20-21, 2022! Applications will be accepted through Monday, September 12th. APPLY HERE! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn about THREE postdoctoral programs in the Chicagoland area and the cutting-edge research...
Vanderbilt ASPIRE-Basic Sciences Board of Visitors Mentoring Program
Aug. 3, 2022—The ASPIRE Program, in partnership with the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences Dean’s office, is launching a new mentoring program to connect current PhD graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical sciences with a senior mentor who is a member of the Basic Sciences Board of Visitors (BOV). The purpose of the BOV is to support...
Investigator – Encoded Library Technologies (ELT) Biophysics, GSK, Cambridge, MA
Aug. 2, 2022—https://gsk.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/GSKCareers/job/USA—Massachusetts—Cambridge/Investigator—ELT-Biophysics_335079-1 GSK is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join the multidisciplinary Encoded Library Technologies (ELT) team. As a member of the ELT Biophysics Group, you will support small molecule drug discovery programs across GSK with specific accountability for biophysical aspects of hit identification, hit validation, and further developing platform capabilities. Additionally, you will represent...
Fellowship Opportunity: Independent Research Fellowships in the Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (IQB3), The University of Edinburgh – Edinburgh, Scotland
Aug. 2, 2022—Recruitment of Independent Fellows Applications are invited from outstanding researchers who wish to start their own independent research group by applying for an Independent Research Fellowship. This includes the Wellcome Trust Career Development fellowship, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, a Royal Society University Research Fellowship or a BBSRC David Phillips Fellowship. Potential applicants for externally...
Job Opportunities: Patent Agent positions with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, multiple offices across the US
Aug. 1, 2022—Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is hiring across multiple offices in the U.S. for our patent agent roles. They are looking for talented life sciences focused PhD students and postdoc researchers interested in entry level roles in patent law. Also, attached are informational flyers on our patent agent careers and patent agent law school tuition...
Helpful resources
Aug. 1, 2022—Shared by workshop speakers & panelists Finding and attaining the right fit: understanding faculty roles at US academic institutions and overview of the faculty job search process Carnegie Classifications of US institutions of higher education Academic Career Readiness Assessment (ACRA) - developed at UCSF, ACRA is a rubric to help trainees understand expectations of faculty...
New Research Opportunities with CDC!
Aug. 1, 2022—There are several research opportunities available now with the CDC! See below for open positions: CDC Smoking and Health Fellowship Location: Atlanta, GA Degree: Master’s or Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Deadline: August 3, 2022 CDC Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Genetics/Genomics – Translational Location: Atlanta, GA Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the...
Workshops and Peer Review Sessions for 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Applicants
Jul. 29, 2022—The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious fellowship opportunity for STEM graduate students, including PhD students in the biosciences. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Fellowships provide 3 years of funding for graduate education in a STEM field, and PhD students must apply no later than fall of the second year in their PhD program....
ASPIRE Cafe: Setting Up and Running a New Lab
Jul. 29, 2022—Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:00am Light Hall 411 Come hear from a panel of junior faculty about their experiences getting their new lab up and running. They will share their tips regarding what has worked for them, what were the greatest challenges, what they wish they had known beforehand, and maybe even where they...
ASPIRE Cafe: K awards-Which one is Right for You?
Jul. 29, 2022—Thursday, November 2, 2023 11:00am Light Hall 411 Description: Please join Abigail Brown Ph.D., BRET Director of Outcomes Research, to learn the basics about the different types of K awards, from institutional (K12) to K99 awards For more information on upcoming sessions: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-cafe-for-postdoctoral-fellows/
PhD Career Stories: Medical Science Liaison
Jul. 29, 2022—The ASPIRE program will be hosting Dr. Joelle Martin, Medical Science Liaison at Alimera Sciences. If you have ever considered this career path or just want to learn more, be sure to attend! Registration required to receive Zoom login Dr. Joelle Martin is a Medical Science Liaison at Alimera Sciences, Inc. Dr. Martin completed a...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Decoding Your Story-Networking and Interview Success
Jul. 28, 2022—Thursday, March 9, 2023 **note this session will be from 10:30am-12pm Location 407 Light Hall with the ASPIRE Team Interested in developing your networking and interviewing skills? Join us for StoryMason, a card game designed to help students learn how to engage people, gain confidence in telling your story and navigating professional conversations. ...
Dual Identity for VUMC Postdocs
Jul. 28, 2022—Effective May 2022 To better serve the VUMC Postdoc population, all VUMC postdocs will be required to have dual identity to access both VUMC and VU resources. For the ASPIRE Program, this allows VUMC Postdocs to more easily access slides and handouts from our workshop sessions. Please see the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Dual Identity...
Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow, Cell and Developmental Biology, DelGiorno Lab, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Jul. 26, 2022—Working Title: Postdoctoral Fellow Last Updated: 24 July 2022 Home Department: Cell and Developmental Biology Full Time: Full time Contact Info. / Where to Apply / Required Application Documents (e.g. cover letter, CV) Dr. Kathleen DelGiorno kathleen.delgiorno@vanderbilt.edu This Postdoctoral Fellowship is in the laboratory of Dr. Kathleen DelGiorno. This position will independently perform experiments...
Pfizer Pharmaceutical Careers and Postdoctoral Opportunities Educational Event in Cambridge, MA – November 04, 2022
Jul. 25, 2022—Pfizer Pharmaceutical Careers and Postdoctoral Opportunities Educational Event is an opportunity for PhD students within 12 months of graduation to attend a hybrid event at Pfizer to learn more about the Pfizer Worldwide Research, Development and Medical Postdoctoral Program. Benefits of attending this event: Learn about the pharmaceutical career track and Postdoc opportunities at Pfizer. Opportunity to present PhD...
Job opportunities: Additional Ventures Foundation, Senior Program Manager and Program Officer, remote.
Jul. 22, 2022—The Additional Ventures Foundation (https://www.additionalventures.org/), a new, private foundation focusing its biomedical efforts on addressing a rare heart condition (single ventricle defects), is seeking candidates for the roles of Senior Program Manager for their internal, genomics-focused initiative, as well as a Program Officer to manage post-award grants and grantee outreach. Detailed descriptions are attached. Each role offers...
ASPIRE Biomedical Scientist’s Toolkit: Preparing to Mentor
Jul. 20, 2022—Thursday, March 21, 2024 11am Light Hall 411 Join Ashley Brady, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships and Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration, as she shares tips and strategies for mentoring undergraduate and rotation students. Learning how to help others learn, grow, and be more effective will also help you...
ASPIRE Biomedical Scientist’s Toolkit: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs
Jul. 20, 2022—Thursday, May 2, 2024 11:00am Location: Light Hall 411 Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration Join Kim Petrie, Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, for a presentation about applying for fellowships to fund biomedical PhD and postdoc training. Topics will include an overview...