ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: CSNK2A1 Foundation Scientific Conference Intern (remote position with travel for conference)
Oct. 17, 2024—CSNK2A1 Foundation Scientific Conference Intern December 2024-August 2025 1929 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94109 The CSNK2A1 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS) and ensuring affected individuals have the opportunities and supports necessary for happy and full lives. Our organization’s structure is upheld by...
PhD Career Stories: Medical Affairs / Medical Science Liaison panel with Dr. Casey Butrico and Dr. Todd Townsend
Oct. 15, 2024—Join us Friday, November 8, 10am in Light Hall 208 for career journey of two of our alumni, Dr. Casey Butrico and Dr. Todd Townsend. PhD Career Stories: Medical Affairs / Medical Science Liaison Friday, November 8 10:00am Light Hall 208 Registration requested. Casey Butrico, PhD, is a Scientific Affairs Manager at Kuros Biosciences, a...
Join Us for the October Women in the Academy Session!
Oct. 15, 2024—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and friends invite you to out October Women in the Academy session. Find Boundaries, Find Peace: Navigating Life at Vanderbilt and Beyond. This exciting event will occur TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 16th at NOON in the Divinity School Room 127. This month’s luncheon will feature an incredible lineup of speakers: Stacey Satchell, MA Sharece Thrower, PhD Jessica Watkins, PhD Sarah Jordan Welch-Moore, LCSW, DSW Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with fellow members of the Vanderbilt community. We look forward to seeing you there! Register HERE!
Two NEW Exciting Funding Opportunities from Research America!
Oct. 14, 2024—Exciting Opportunity: Apply for the Research America Civic Engagement Microgrant Program 2024-2025! We are thrilled to announce that Research America’s Civic Engagement Microgrant Program, now in its seventh year, is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cohort! This program provides funding to groups led by STEMM graduate students, post-docs, and professional students in STEMM fields for projects related to public engagement. The 2024-2025 microgrants are generously funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Over the years, past grantees have developed and led various high-impact projects such as: organizing roundtable discussions with community members and public officials about local concerns sharing the wonder of science with K-12 students creating compelling podcasts about science topics using data visualization to address public health concerns and MUCH more! Participation in the microgrant program allows early career researchers to build transferable skills and gain relevant experience for professional opportunities both inside and outside of academia. You will receive guidance and support from Research America staff and build connections with other participants across the country. Curriculum in Science Communication and Public Engagement Skills: Research...
2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Law and Health Services Research
Oct. 6, 2024—The Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is now accepting applications for their 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Law and Health Services Research! About PORTAL Founded in 2012, PORTAL is one of the largest non-industry-funded research centers in the US studying drug pricing, drug policy, and the...
Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Proteomics and multiomics in Neurodegeneration
Oct. 4, 2024—Are you passionate about advancing the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases? The Cruchaga Lab at Washington University School of Medicine is excited to announce multiple openings for Postdoctoral Research Scientists. Their lab focuses on generating and analyzing high throughput multi-omic data to study Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other dementias. About the Cruchaga Lab At the Cruchaga Lab, their...
Join the Cruchaga Lab: Exciting Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Alzheimer’s Disease
Oct. 4, 2024—Are you passionate about genetics and genomics research in the field of neurodegeneration? The Cruchaga Lab at Washington University School of Medicine is on the lookout for multiple Postdoctoral Research Scientists to join their dynamic team. About the Cruchaga Lab and NGI The NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center (NGI) is at the forefront of generating and analyzing Whole-Genome Sequencing data and...
Join us for a Webinar on Caregiving for Postdocs and Graduate Students!
Oct. 4, 2024—Join us on October 29th from 12:30-2pm ET, for this important webinar focused on supporting caregivers in academia! Hosted by the National Academies Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine. What’s this about? Caregiving is something we all experience, whether it’s caring for children, aging relatives, or needing care ourselves. Despite its prevalence, caregiving is often...
Apply Today: Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program
Oct. 3, 2024—SHIFT Program Applications Are Open! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program! If you’re a PhD student in biomedical research across the US, here’s your chance to elevate your skills, fully funded by an NIGMS R25 grant. What is the SHIFT Program? The SHIFT Program is a transformative 9-month journey...
ASPIRE Up: Interviewing Preparedness
Oct. 3, 2024—10a-12p Light Hall 208 Don’t be caught off guard when you get an interview sooner than you expected! Are you ready? Join us to start preparing for interviews, specifically learn: How to prepare for various types of interviews Interview etiquette Being prepared for common interview questions Furthermore, we want to prepare you for the dreaded,...
ASPIRE UP: Grant Writing
Oct. 3, 2024—1:00-1:50pm “Vanderbilt Resources for Grant Writing” Featuring Abigail Brown, Assistant Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics and Director of Outcomes Research, Vanderbilt University Dr. Brown will discuss how Vanderbilt can help you write your career development grant or fellowship application. She will cover the many resources available to help you identify funding opportunities and produce...
Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship
Oct. 1, 2024—This esteemed fellowship is available to researchers from any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. The program offers a two-year fellowship, with the possibility of extending to a third year. Each year, 24 postdoctoral researchers are selected to receive a monthly stipend of 14,000 ILS, along with access to enrichment activities, networking events, and...
National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Courses!
Oct. 1, 2024—The NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach (OCRECO) is now offering two engaging online courses in clinical research: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research – Learn how to conduct clinical research effectively and safely. Learn more about this course here. Principles of Clinical Pharmacology – Learn the fundamentals of clinical...
University System of Maryland Virtual Postdoc Information Session
Sep. 27, 2024—Join this postdoc information session with the University System of Maryland on Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET. This exciting event will explore the unique offerings of different universities within the University System of Maryland (USM). Whether you are a current postdoc or considering applying for a postdoctoral position, this event is...
ASPIRE Internship: VICTR, Drug Repurposing and Scientific Project Management Internship (Remote)
Sep. 26, 2024—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: VICTR (the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research) Drug Repurposing and Scientific Project Management Internship (Remote) (January – March 2025) Nashville, TN Are you a biomedical science graduate student interested in gaining clinical trial research experience? An internship with VICTR’s (the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research) Drug Repurposing and...
Journalism Fellowship Opportunity: The Open Notebook
Sep. 24, 2024—Are you an early-career science journalist looking to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than The Open Notebook (TON)! Founded by the dynamic duo of Siri Carpenter and Jeanne Erdmann, TON is a non-profit organization dedicated to elevating the craft of science writing. TON is your go-to resource for insightful articles...
PhD Career Stories: Career Evolution in Biopharma
Sep. 23, 2024— Join us Thursday, October 3, 10am in Light Hall 214 for an alumna career story! PhD Career Stories: Career Evolution in Biopharma: from Drug Discovery to Drug Development, Executive Leader, and Board Member Thursday, October 3 10:00am Light Hall 214 Registration requested. Dr. Lori Rudolph-Owen is an accomplished C-suite...
Lilly Visiting Scientist Fellowship Program applications open
Sep. 19, 2024—The Lilly Visiting Scientist Fellowship is a unique one-year, post-graduate program for Pharm.D., M.D., and relevant Ph.D. or master’s degree graduates. The program exposes fellows to a myriad of pharmaceutical functions and provides hands-on involvement with the drug development process. Fellows are assigned to one department yet work closely with other areas, enabling them to...
Register today for Dr. Milgram’s virtual event on resilience and career development!
Sep. 18, 2024—Please join the Academy for Excellence in Education (AEE) on October 14th, at 12PM, as Dr. Sharon Milgram presents “Resilience & Career Development.” Dr. Milgram is the Director of the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE), where she directs a trans-NIH Office dedicated to the career advancement of over 6000 trainees. Click here to...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Brewery Lab Intern, Jackalope Brewing Company, Nashville, TN
Sep. 18, 2024—Jackalope Brewing Company Brewery Lab Intern 429B Houston Street Nashville, TN 37203 Jackalope Brewing Company is a locally owned and operated brewery that has been producing beer in Nashville since 2011. (Read more about Jackalope’s Founder and VU alum, Bailey Spaulding (JD ’09) here) While Jackalope beer is served throughout Tennessee, with additional distribution in North...