SAVE THE DATE! VPA 2025 Symposium
Aug. 21, 2025—SAVE THE DATE! VPA 2025 Symposium Mark it in your calendars! This year, the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association’s Symposium will be held in the Student Life Center on Tuesday, October 14. The VPA is excited to announce that Dr. Matthew Johnson-Roberson, inaugural dean for the new College of Connected Computing, will be the 2025 Keynote Speaker. Register...
ORISE Symposium: STEM Storytelling
Aug. 21, 2025—The upcoming ORISE Symposium, hosting by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. This inaugural event will take place virtually from August 26-28 and is geared toward current and former ORISE participants and other members of the STEM research community. There will be exciting opportunities to learn about the research activities of ORISE participants...
2025 Pulse of Progress National Health Research Forum
Aug. 21, 2025—2025 National Health Research Forum: The Pulse of Progress On September 3, we’ll be providing two early career researcher-specific virtual sessions, supported by Johnson & Johnson, to kick off our 2025 National Health Research Forum. Join us for these discussions designed to equip the next generation of health research leaders with career-building skills. September 3 (virtual...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Pendant Biosciences, Inc., Business Development Intern
Aug. 21, 2025—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Pendant Biosciences, Inc. Business Development Intern Nashville, TN Pendant Biosciences is a small Nashville, TN- based life sciences company focused on developing biocompatible materials and drug delivery technologies through a polymer-based platform. They are focused on advancements on formulations and drug discovery tools. Pendant Biosciences, founded in 2012 by Shawn Glinter, CEO...
ASPIRE Up: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs
Aug. 20, 2025—ASPIRE Up: Applying for Fellowships & NRSAs Looking for funding for your PhD or postdoctoral training? Join Kim Petrie, PhD and Aubrie Stricker, PhD for an informative session on applying for fellowships to support biomedical research training. This workshop will cover: An overview of available fellowships and funding opportunities Strategies for identifying funding sources How...
ASPIRE Up: Biopharma Careers 2025–2026: Opportunities and Challenges for Early Career PhD Scientists
Aug. 19, 2025—Biopharma Careers 2025–2026: Opportunities and Challenges for Early Career PhD Scientists The past year has seen significant changes to the biopharma landscape and the job market for scientists. Drawing on insights she gained from recent attendance at the 2025 BioCentury Grand Rounds (Chicago) and BIO International Convention (Boston), Dr. Brady will share perspectives from industry...
ASPIRE Up: Informational Interviewing
Aug. 19, 2025—ASPIRE Up: Informational Interviewing Thursday, September 4, 202511:00 AM – Noon Speaker Ashley Brady, PhD – Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Event OverviewDiscover the power of informational interviews—one of the most effective, yet often overlooked, networking strategies. This session will cover: What informational interviews are and why they matter How to...
Academic Communication for Postdocs via VU ELC
Aug. 15, 2025—Enrollment is now open for the Academic Communication for Postdocs self-paced course, offered by the English Language Center (ELC), in collaboration with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. This self-paced course allows enrollees to work independently on various aspects of academic speaking and writing. Participation in this course will help postdocs with effective communication 1-on-1, in...
ASPIRE Module: Project Management in Action: From Research Projects to Job Search
Aug. 15, 2025—Project management is an essential skill that is needed across all career stages and career paths, academic or non-academic. This module is designed to help participants 1) understand the principles of project management and how to effectively break down projects into smaller parts; 2) get trained in using a project management tool to effectively plan...
ASPIRE Internship: Medical Writing Intern, CMEsquared (Remote)
Aug. 15, 2025—Medical Writing Intern CMEsquared™ Oct-Dec, 2025 (remote) Our Company CMEsquared™ is dedicated to improving clinical care and patient outcomes by providing the highest quality education in dermatology for dermatologists and other providers who care for patients with skin disorders. CMEsquared develops both live and enduring CME-accredited activities in collaboration with ACCME-accredited joint providers. Innovative formats and...
Henriette Herz Scouting Programme
Aug. 14, 2025—Have you long since made a name for yourself in your discipline? Or are you at the beginning of a promising executive research career? Are you also well-connected internationally and have already mentored junior researchers? Then the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme could be the right one for you. We specifically want to recruit researchers as...
Academy of College Teaching Fall 2025
Aug. 13, 2025—The Academy of College Teaching (ACT) is a ten-week, cohort-based workshop series for Vanderbilt graduate students and postdocs who are preparing for careers in college-level teaching. The program covers course design, classroom techniques, and professional development strategies for early-career instructors. Participants leave the program with teaching resources they can use in future courses, such as...
Launching Your Lab Vision: Writing the Research Statement
Aug. 5, 2025— Writing your research statement is a critical component of the faculty application process. Not only does it give hiring committees insight into your scientific vision and independence, but it also gives you the opportunity to think strategically and clearly about your future research laboratory. Join us for a two-part Faculty Research Statement Workshop designed...
2025 Becoming a Resilient Scientist series
Aug. 4, 2025—The NIH OITE is pleased to offer both Resilient Scientist Series this fall. Trainees and fellows at all levels will have the opportunity to develop skills needed to thrive in research and healthcare careers. Faculty and staff will be supported in mentoring trainees in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences. For students, trainees and fellows...
Celebrating our postdocs!
Aug. 1, 2025—Join us for National Postdoc Appreciation Week to celebrate our awesome VU and VUMC postdocs! Come have a cookie with us on Wednesday, September 17th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the North Lobby of Light Hall.
Available Co-Instructor Position in Biochemistry
Aug. 1, 2025—Postdocs and senior grad students, gain teaching experience as a co-instructor for an 8-week course in Biochemistry on integrated metabolism. This person will cover half of the course starting in mid-October through mid-December. This 8-week teaching opportunity has materials to share to ease course preparation. The course also has both a Teaching Assistant and learning...
RESCHEDULED- Workshops and peer review sessions for applicants to the 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Jul. 28, 2025—RESCHEDULED – NEW DATES BELOW! The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious fellowship opportunity for early-stage 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...
Career Awards available through Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Jul. 28, 2025—Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) foster the early career development of researchers who are transitioning from training environments in the physical, mathematical, computational sciences and/or engineering into postdoctoral work in the biological sciences, and who are dedicated to pursuing a career in academic research. Candidates must have completed at least...
Stanford PRISM Postdoctoral Program
Jul. 23, 2025—Are you considering your next big step? If postdoctoral training is on your horizon, Stanford’s PRISM program is your gateway to an exciting, transformative opportunity. PRISM is designed for graduate students from all fields who want to explore world-class postdoctoral training at Stanford University. Twice a year, we offer travel funds for an exclusive chance for you to experience Stanford’s cutting-edge research...
Postdoctoral Fellow Openings at Cold Spring Harbor Lab
Jul. 23, 2025—Postdoctoral Fellow – Alexander Lab – 0737 The Alexander Lab seeks a highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to independently drive research projects, collaborate across disciplines, and help foster an interactive and dynamic research community. Research in the Alexander Lab spans scales of biology as well as experimental and computational approaches. The ideal candidate will have a strong...