Nature Masterclass Training Courses for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows
Oct. 20, 2022—Are you interested in taking professional development courses? The Nature Masterclass is an online platform which provides free professional development online courses. You will need your VU or VUMC email address, to access all the courses on the platform. Below are some of the online courses being offered: Scientific Writing and Publishing Effective Collaboration in...
Virginia Tech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Oct. 20, 2022—Application for the Virginia Tech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is open. Virginia Tech’s Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship program seeks to prepare postdoctoral associates from various fields and disciplines for the next step in their careers. The next cycle deadline is Nov. 15. Fellowships will be awarded in four tracks: Research Frontiers Cybersecurity Innovation Science Policy Selected...
CDC Communicating Data Quality Fellowship
Oct. 20, 2022—A fellowship opportunity is available with the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Hyattsville, Maryland. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health,...
CDC Multiplex Bead Assay Fellowship
Oct. 20, 2022—A fellowship opportunity is currently available in the Viral Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch (VVPDB), Division of Viral Diseases (DVD) of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the...
CDC HIV Prevention in Communities of Color Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Oct. 20, 2022—A fellowship opportunity is available in the Division of HIV Prevention (DHP) within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, GA. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the...
CDC Postgraduate Fellowship in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Oct. 20, 2022—A research opportunity is currently available in the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of...
CDC Parasitic Diseases Serology Fellowship
Oct. 20, 2022—A research opportunity is currently available within the Parasitic Diseases Branch (PDB), Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria (DPDM) of the Center for Global Health (CGH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Oct. 19, 2022—You are invited to attend the upcoming AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop. Details for the event: AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Date: Thursday, November 3 Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. CT Venue: Zoom To RSVP, please click here to register for the workshop Check the flyer for more details.
Program Manager- Genomics
Oct. 19, 2022—The Cruchaga lab (cruchagalab.wustl.edu) is a multidisciplinary team working at the forefront of personalized medicine. The goal of the lab is to understand the biology of neurodegeneration by using high-dimensional omic data and functional genomic approaches. We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to work directly with the center director. The Program Manager will...
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist- Genomics Database Management
Oct. 19, 2022—The Cruchaga lab (cruchagalab.wustl.edu) which is part of the NeuroGenomics and informatics (NGI) center at Washington University School of Medicine is looking for a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist with expertise in programming, database management, curation and phenotypic harmonization to join our team. The lab’s goal is dedicated to advancing the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases such as...
Scientific communication opportunities with BioScience Writers- Internships and Jobs
Oct. 19, 2022—BioScience Writers, LLC (BSW) is an award-winning, internationally-recognized company that offers editing, writing, instruction, and consulting services to the global research community. Our comprehensive services provide critical support for academic and industry scientists striving for successful outcomes in today’s highly competitive publishing and funding environment (www.biosciencewriters.com). Internships: BSW welcomes applications for paid, virtual internships from...
Individual Development Plans (IDP) – Asset or Nuisance? (What are they and how can they help you?)
Oct. 18, 2022—All postdocs are required to regularly put together and/or review and update their IDP. This workshop will address the IDP requirements and will discuss ways to effectively use the IDP in your career development. We will address questions such as: What exactly is an IDP? Why do you have to have an IDP? What does...
Chateaubriand Fellowship Program Application open
Oct. 18, 2022—The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding PhD students from U.S. institutions who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 8/9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, with expert evaluation...
De-stress and Decompress Event
Oct. 12, 2022—You are invited to the De-stress and Decompress event on Thursday November 3. Time is from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Alumni hall. There will be a giveaway for the first 100 students. More details can be found on the flyer.
Peak Performance for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Oct. 12, 2022—The University Counseling Center (UCC) and Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) presents Peak Performance for Graduate Students and Postdocs. The theme for the event is ‘Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome’. The in- person event is slated for Friday, October 28. The time for the event is from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Venue is Center for Student...
Managing Up for Postdocs
Oct. 12, 2022—The Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) presents Managing Up for Postdocs. This is an in-person event scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The duration of the event is from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Venue is the Eskind Biomedical Library Basement Training Room. Lunch will be provided. Limited space available, please be sure to RSVP by...
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship 2023 Application is Available
Oct. 11, 2022—AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship Providing career exploration for over 40 years. AAAS works every day to increase public understanding of science and technology and to enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public. Through the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows program, AAAS aims to strengthen the community of scientists who are...
VU Office of Federal Relations Spring Intern
Oct. 10, 2022—The Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations seeks an intern for the Spring semester. The next deadline is November 4, 2022 – for the Spring semester. We’re hoping for a student to join us from campus (remote from our DC-based office) for approximately 10 hours per week. If you have any students who might be...
Career Development Workshop Series
Oct. 7, 2022—Continue your professional development with #WorkshopWednesdays! Join us every other month for virtual professional development workshops, designed to help early career scientists connect and plan their future careers. Organized and moderated by the Career Development Subcommittee. Upcoming workshop: Date: October 12, 2022 Time: 1pm ET Topic: Immigrant Researchers from Postdoc to PI To find out...
Rita Allen Foundation Award in Pain
Oct. 6, 2022—Since 2009, the Rita Allen Foundation has awarded annually the Rita Allen Foundation Award in Pain, recognizing emerging experts in basic pain research whose work holds high potential for uncovering new pathways to improve the treatment of chronic pain. Each year, the Foundation typically awards two grants, in the amount of $50,000 per year over...