Take a short survey for VU ASM!
Sep. 7, 2021—The Vanderbilt University student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology (VU ASM) invites you to take a short survey to determine programming priorities for the 2021-2022 academic year. VU ASM strives to promote microbiology research at Vanderbilt, engage in community outreach, establish collaborative networks, and provide support for student and postdoc career development. Membership and participation in...
Wond’ry Innovation Consulting Program Recruiting
Sep. 7, 2021—The Wond’ry is the innovation and entrepreneurial epicenter of Vanderbilt University. From engineers to scientists to entrepreneurs to artists, the Wond’ry is the primary point of connection for students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Visit the website to learn more- https://www.vanderbilt.edu/thewondry/. The Wond’ry Innovation Consulting Program is a venture-focused initiative for all graduate students interested in strategy...
Postdocs: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal
Sep. 7, 2021—The Office of Faculty Affairs cordially invites you to attend the Thomas A. Hazinski Faculty Development Workshop on the Topic of “Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal” on October 1, 2021. Session logistics and overview are listed below: Thomas A. Hazinski Faculty Development Workshop: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in the New Normal Date:...
Find ORISE Internships … on the GO!
Sep. 2, 2021—The ORISE GO mobile app helps you stay engaged, connected and informed during your ORISE experience – from application, to offer, through your appointment and even as an ORISE alum! Use ORISE GO to: Search and apply for internships, fellowships and research opportunities Manage applications and accept offers in Zintellect Receive important program notifications and information Learn about...
2021 PhD Student ASPIRE Guide for Career Planning
Sep. 2, 2021— The ASPIRE Team is excited to provide PhD Students with the ASPIRE Guide for Career Planning. Plan your year and career goals, journal your career ideas, and sketch out a plan in the PDF guide for 2021-2022.
Digital Presence: Academic Podcasting
Sep. 1, 2021—Sponsor: Digital Commons Panelists: Ed Cheng, Hess chair in law; Kate Stuart, assistant director, Office of Career Development; and Amy Hill, doctoral student in German and comparative media analysis and practice Date and Time: Thursday, October 7th, 3:00pm to 4:00pm Location: Zoom Why start a podcast as an academic? In this “Digital Presence” panel, we...
Registration now open for 2021 Virtual AAAS-CASE workshop for PhD students interested in science policy
Aug. 30, 2021—The AAAS Office of Government Relations is pleased to announce the 2021 Virtual CASE Workshop, which will take place September 23-24. As the Workshop is virtual, registration is FREE and open to all STEM undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs. The CASE Workshop is an exciting opportunity to learn from science policy and advocacy experts about...
TikTok University: Can TikTok be a Tool for Students and Teachers?
Aug. 27, 2021—Webinar, September 30th, 3:00-4:30pm Pacific Time EVENT DESCRIPTION Why might a student or teacher become a TikTok creator? What are the opportunities and risks – professional and personal – of TikTok for grad students, postdocs, professors, and others in higher education? Academics, who have been using Twitter, Facebook, and academia.edu for year, are now increasingly using...
Contract science writing opportunity – Vanderbilt Brain Institute
Aug. 27, 2021—The Vanderbilt Brain Institute is looking to hire a contract writer with a strong science background to assist with grant writing and scientific communications coming out of the institute. Please reach out to Lisa Monteggia, Director of the VBI, for more information (Lisa.monteggia@vanderbilt.edu).
Metro Nashville Public Schools seeking volunteers for “Accelerating Scholars” virtual tutoring program
Aug. 26, 2021—We’re looking for 2,000 volunteers to help launch Accelerating Scholars, a high-impact virtual tutoring program for up to 7,000+ students. https://mnps.org/…/supporting_our…/accelerating_scholars Sign up via PENCIL to help change a child’s life http://pencilforschools.org. Accelerating Scholars High-Impact Tutoring for Nashville Students The 2020-21 school year presented many unique challenges – especially for many of our schools,...
All of Us Researcher Workbench Onramp Event (virtual) sponsored by VICTR, Sept 28th, 3:30-5pm
Aug. 26, 2021—The Data & Research Center (at VUMC) have organized a virtual event on September 28, 2021, from 3:30 to 5 pm for VU/VUMC trainees (grad students and postdocs) to learn more about using the All of Us Research Platform. In Spring 2020, the All of Us Research Program launched the beta version of its Researcher Workbench–just two years out...
Center for Student Wellbeing Writers’ Accountability Group Fall 2021
Aug. 25, 2021—Thursdays 2-3pm, via Zoom The Writers’ Accountability Group (WAG) offers graduate and professional students an opportunity to support each other through the writing process, facilitated by a CSW coach. Monthly meetings are for sharing goals and accountability – not text.
VU Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office offering free workshops: RStudio, Python/Juypter notebooks, GitHub, data visualization etc…
Aug. 25, 2021—The Libraries’ Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office will be offering several series of free workshops and lessons to help you build your technical skills. There are beginner lessons in R using RStudio and Python using Jupyter notebooks. There is also an intermediate lesson series on data visualization using R and ggplot. For those interested...
Webinar: Learning about the VECD Fogarty Global Health Research Fellowship Application
Aug. 24, 2021—If you are interested in learning more about the application process or have any questions about building a competitive application, please register for the next application process webinar scheduled for September 2021 https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=D37E9JNHW7KHXNAR Application information webinar Wednesday, September 15, 8:00 am US Central Time. This will be an opportunity to learn about the application requirements and to...
VECD Fogarty Global Health Research Year-Out Fellowship Applications are open
Aug. 24, 2021—The application portal is now open for the Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke (VECD) Fogarty Global Health Fellowship (Twitter: @VECDFellows) 2022-2023cohort. This outstanding program offers a year-abroad opportunity for US and LMIC postdocs and US doctoral students to develop research skills in a global health setting. The entire spectrum of science is possible and relevant in LMIC settings, including...
The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program Fellowship
Aug. 19, 2021—NBBTP/IRTA is a partnership between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the NIH Bethesda, MD campus. NBBTP/IRTA offers two-year post baccalaureate and postdoctoral fellowships. The mission and vision of the NBBTP/IRTA Fellowship is to prepare biosafety and...
Associate Medical Writer, Ashfield Health- Allegro training program for PhDs starts Jan 2022, apply now through Sept 2021
Aug. 19, 2021—Are you passionate about science and medicine and a first-class communicator or storyteller? If so, then we want to hear from you… We’re looking for high-caliber, well-rounded, aspiring medical writers to join our award-winning training program, allegro.WRITE. allegro: learn, practice, consolidate, excel allegro.WRITE is a 12-month, fast-track training program with proven results. Successful candidates will...
Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Research & Grants, Additional Ventures, REMOTE
Aug. 16, 2021—Job Opportunity, Project Manager, Research & Grants, Additional Ventures, REMOTE Additional Ventures seeks a Project Manager, Research & Grants with a scientific background to be an integral part of its small team that is focused on single ventricle heart defects. We utilize high-touch, responsive request for proposal (RFP) and post-award processes that support investigators &...
ASPIRE Internship: Data Analyst Intern, BioCentury, Inc. (remote)
Aug. 13, 2021—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: BioCentury Inc. Data Analyst Intern September- December, 2021 BioCentury (www.biocentury.com) is pursuing numerous initiatives involving machine learning, big data, data science, target science, and more, and is looking for interns in a part-time data entry and analyst role to interpret and validate business data as well as scientific content. Now in its...
Teaching Assistant opportunity on VU campus: Biostats for first year IGP students
Aug. 13, 2021—Are you interested in teaching? Are you into statistics? “Who isn’t?” you might ask. I am looking for a graduate student or postdoc with a strong understanding of fundamental statistic concepts (probability, t tests, anova, etc) to work with me on my 3-week biostatistics course for first-year IGP students (Aug 23-Sept 10 from 1-2:30). In...