AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Jul. 7, 2021—Presented by Rory Dicker and Brianna Nesbitt, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Tuesday, July 27 12:00–1:30 p.m. CT Zoom Please register here.
Job Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor (Research scientist, non-tenure pathway), Asthma Research Program Director, Center for Asthma Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Jul. 6, 2021—Assistant or Associate Professor (Research scientist, non-tenure pathway) Asthma Research Program Director Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN Center for Asthma Research The Center for Asthma Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor on the non-tenure track for the role of Research Program Director. We are seeking an...
Navigating Freelance Work in the US as an International Student
Jul. 6, 2021—Are you an international student thinking about freelance work during or after your academic program? Check out this recent article from The Open Notebook that provides an overview of the steps international students need to take to ensure they’re able to get the right authorization. As the article notes, this avenue of work comes with its...
Job Opportunity: Open Research Funders Group, Civic Science Fellow, remote.
Jul. 1, 2021—Health Research Alliance has partnered with the Open Research Funders Group to develop the Open & Equitable Model Funding Program. Central to the success of the program will be the development of a funder cohort to co-create and test the model. We envision a group of four to eight philanthropies to hone the model program,...
Job Opportunity: Lecturer, Human Physiology, Biology Division, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Jul. 1, 2021—Lecturer, Human Physiology, Biology Division, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN The Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) in the Biology division at the University of Tennessee invite applications for a non-tenure track, full-time, 9-month position of Lecturer. The primary responsibilities of this position...
Register now for Postdoc Academy’s second online course, Building Skills for a Successful Career
Jun. 28, 2021—The Postdoc Academy’s second online course, Building Skills for a Successful Career, will launch July 19, 2021 and run for 7 weeks. This series of modules will build advanced skills that will enable postdocs to transition to independence. Participants will learn how to: Inform their approach to leadership; Build and supervise a team; Manage projects; Apply...
Still Accepting Applications! Reaching the Peak: A Science and Technology Career Summit
Jun. 24, 2021—Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit, Research!America’s summit for early career researchers, is still accepting applications! The summit is Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 11-6 p.m. ET. During this one-day virtual event, early career researchers will have the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in...
Virtual Career Development Workshop, July 28-29
Jun. 24, 2021—The Leadership Alliance is excited to announce its upcoming Virtual Career Development Workshop from July 28-29, 2021. The ASPIRE team is proud to be a part of the planning committee for this year’s event, which also features Senior Associate Dean Kathy Gould and Assistant Dean Ashley Brady as speakers. The Virtual Career Development Workshop is an opportunity for...
Janssen Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program: Call for Applications
Jun. 24, 2021—Janssen recently announced the launch of the Scholars of Oncology Diversity Engagement Program (SODEP), which will begin in fall 2021. SODEP consists of three steps: 1. Exposure to industry at the virtual Janssen Oncology Day, an all-day program that will provide an overview of the various opportunities within science and medicine. 2. One-on-one mentorship. Up to 10 scholars who...
Job Opportunity: Adjunct Faculty Position (5hrs), Microbiology, Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Fall 2021
Jun. 22, 2021—Belmont’s department of Biology is seeking a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow to serve as an adjunct faculty position, teaching Microbiology for nurses lecture and lab (5 hrs total) for the fall of 2021. Ideally, one person could teach all 5 hours, but if necessary, they are open to splitting it up as needed. Please...
ASPIRE Internship: Science Communication Intern, VI4, PMI, VUMC
Jun. 18, 2021—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Science Communication Intern, VI4, PMI, VUMC August- December, 2021 VI4 and PMI at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are looking for Science Communication Interns. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to VI4’s mission of training the next generation of scientists and physicians and making fundamental discoveries in the areas of infection biology,...
Job Opportunity: Biopharma Analyst, BioCentury, Inc., Redwood City, CA (remote)
Jun. 18, 2021—Job Title: Biopharma Analyst see flyer: Biopharma-analyst-BioCentury.docx-sm-6-18-2021 Reports to: Executive Editor Location: U.S. BioCentury, a global business intelligence company serving the biopharmaceutical industry and investors, is seeking a Biopharma Analyst to create written content analyzing trends, breakthroughs and opportunities related to drug development and the biopharma industry. www.biocentury.com BioCentury Inc. 1235 Radio Road, Ste. 100...
CQS Summer Institute Registration is Now Open!
Jun. 18, 2021—Registration is now OPEN for the Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences (CQS) Summer Institute program of 2021! OVERVIEW: Our CQS Summer Institute offers three great courses that will sharpen your quantitative research skills and give you methods and tools to deepen your understanding in biostatistics and bioinformatics. Registration is expected to open in early May and participants are...
Want to volunteer with the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program?
Jun. 18, 2021—Each summer, the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program puts out a call to current biomedical science graduate students and postdocs, seeking volunteers. There are a number of ways you can help in this upcoming academic year. We are looking for: Writers for newsletters and other projects PhD Career Stories moderators Annual Career Symposium...
Lilly Virtual Postdoc Career Fair: August 25
Jun. 17, 2021—Discover Lilly’s Postdoctoral Research Program through a virtual career fair on Wednesday, August 25th, from 3:00-6:00 pm EST. See the flyer below for more details and registration instructions.
IMPACT Fellowship Program: Now Accepting Applications!
Jun. 16, 2021—The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is pleased to announce the IMPACT Fellowship Program (“IMPACT”), a six-month program that provides marginalized early-career research trainees with access to personal and career resources, along with opportunities to build skills, assess and better understand their strengths, and develop new networks. “Unfortunately, all postdoctoral scholars do not share equal access to critical...
Job Opportunity: Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Science Communication Postdoctoral Fellowship
Jun. 15, 2021—Science Communication Postdoctoral Fellowship, Division of Cancer Biology, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD The Division of Cancer Biology (DCB) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks to recruit a CRTA Post-Doctoral Fellow to help write, edit, create, and produce communications about basic cancer biology. The mission of DCB is to ensure continuity and stability in basic...
ASPIRE Internship: Data Analyst Intern, BioCentury, Inc. (remote)
Jun. 15, 2021—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: BioCentury Inc. Data Analyst Intern July- 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...
Data Science Essentials Module Wraps Up a Successful First Year
Jun. 14, 2021—This article was originally published in the 2018-2019 Annual Report. The Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program piloted a new initiative in partnership with the Nashville Software School to enhance the readiness and confidence of biomedical trainees to pursue data science careers. Data Science Essentials combined project-based didactic exposure to data science with communication training and case sessions...
Job Opportunity: Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology/Zoology, Kentucky Weslyan College, Owensboro, KY
Jun. 11, 2021—Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, four-year liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for quality and academic excellence, is seeking a dynamic, broadly trained biologist to teach in both the Biology and Zoology programs. While this is visiting position, it has the potential to convert to tenure track depending on the candidates’ performance. This position...