ASPIRE Micro-Credentialing through Badgr
Nov. 3, 2021—The ASPIRE Program is now awarding badges through Badgr to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who fully complete any of our ASPIRE modules. We will be back issuing badges to trainees who participated in an ASPIRE Module in the 2020-2021 academic year. This micro-credentialing program will continue to grow in the coming months. To see criteria...
PhD Career Stories: Clinical Research at Sarah Cannon
Nov. 1, 2021—Our December PhD Career Stories will be a panel discussing their clinical research positions at Sarah Cannon, featuring Molly Altman, PhD, Shanna A. Arnold Egloff, PhD, and Carissa Jones PhD. December 10, 2021 10am via Zoom Registration is required to receive Zoom login information “Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, offers integrated cancer services with convenient access...
Applications for the 2022-2023 White House Fellowship are Open
Nov. 1, 2021—APPLICATIONS FOR 2021-2022 WHITE HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ARE OPEN Applications for the 2022-2023 White House Fellowship are open, and the application deadline is January 7, 2022. The program was established in 1964 and serves to provide U.S citizens an opportunity to work full-time with members of the cabinet, senior White House staff, and other leaders at...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop–Tuesday, November 9
Nov. 1, 2021—AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Presented by Rory Dicker and Brianna Nesbitt, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Tuesday, November 9 4:00–5:30 p.m. CT Zoom Please register here
Job Opportunity: Manager of Training Programs, iBiology, Science Communication Lab, Berkeley, CA
Nov. 1, 2021—We are seeking a full-time Manager of Training Programs who will manage our efforts in career and professional development training. The Science Communication Lab (SCL) is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to using multimedia storytelling to engage the public, including educational and scientific communities, in the journey and wonder of science. The SCL’s education arm...
Amgen Grad Intern-Commercial Insights Leadership Program (Summer 2022)
Oct. 26, 2021—HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. GRAD INTERN – COMMERCIAL...
Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (IPERF) program
Oct. 25, 2021—We still have open positions and are looking to fill up to 14 postdoctoral awards through end of February 2022 within the Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (IPERF) program at high-tech startups distributed throughout the United States. IPERF addresses a national need to accelerate small business innovation in support of federal government research by providing...
Job Opportunities: Synthetic Biology Consultant, Biological Consultant, and Biomedical and Diagnostics Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, Arlington, VA
Oct. 20, 2021—https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail/Arlington-Biological-Consultant-R0123059/48561 https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail/Arlington-Synthetic-Biology-Consultant-R0123011/48438 https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail/Arlington-Biomedical-and-Diagnostics-Consultant-R0123352/48801 Biological Consultant Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA Job Number: R0123059 Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment to assist with the technical program management of research and development (R&D) efforts. Draw on deep technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to advise clients in multiple areas. Provide strategic assessments of novel scientific discoveries and emerging...
Graduate Leadership Institute 2 part Workshop
Oct. 18, 2021—Sponsored by the Russel G Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute Team Dynamics Tuesday, November 2nd & Tuesday, November 9th 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Alumni Hall, Rm 206 Register Here Facilitated by Nadine De La Rosa, Academic Life Coach Irene Wallrich, RGH Graduate Leadership Institute Whether you are preparing for a career within or beyond the...
PhD Career Stories: Dan O’Brien, PhD
Oct. 15, 2021—October’s PhD Career Stories features Dr. Dan O’Brien. With an extensive background in science communication and project management, this is one you don’t want to miss! Be sure to register to receive the Zoom login information. Registration required Dan O’Brien is an Assistant Scientific Director at AbbVie in Gastroenterology. Prior to joining AbbVie, he earned...
Translational Science Interagency Fellowship, NCATS and FDA, Bethesda, MD
Oct. 15, 2021—The Translational Science Interagency Fellowship (TSIF) program is jointly sponsored by NCATS and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and aims to provide training in both translational science and regulatory science. The common goal of NCATS and the FDA is to bring safe and effective drugs, regimens and devices from the bench to the...
ASPIRE Module: STEM Teaching in K12 Schools
Oct. 14, 2021—Home About the Module Time Commitment Syllabus Earn a badge! Home This module is offered in the spring Teaching at the secondary level affords numerous career benefits for a graduate or postdoctoral scientist. K-12 school districts are continually in need of qualified professionals to teach courses in all science and math content areas, and teachers...
ASPIRE Module: Biomedical Research and the Media
Oct. 14, 2021—Submit your application here Home About the Module Time Commitment Earn a badge! Home Biomedical Research and the Media is an opportunity for biomedical PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to develop science communication skills and an understanding of the role of university Public/Media Affairs in communicating scientific and medical breakthroughs to the public. At the...
ASPIRE Module: Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Oct. 14, 2021—Applications due December 17th Apply here! Home About the Module Lab Descriptions Time Commitment Earn a badge! Home This module is offered in the Spring Clinical Laboratory Medicine is an area of Pathology dedicated to the laboratory analysis of patient specimens to diagnose/treat human diseases. Its various sub-disciplines include Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry/Toxicology, Clinical Molecular...
International Student and Scholar Services Postdoc Programming
Oct. 13, 2021—International Postdoc Programming International Student and Scholar Services is hosting three upcoming seminars. Can I do that? What is and isn’t Employment?: Monday, October 25, 2021 at 12PM Can international students and scholars invest in a business while in the US? What about flipping houses? Immigration attorneys Michele Madera and Elise Fialkowski with Klasko Immigration...
Upcoming programs through the Vanderbilt Graduate School
Oct. 6, 2021—Maybe it’s not you…. Join our dinner and discussion with social psychologist, Dr. Joseph Brown, to learn more about stereotype threat and how it could affect you over time. Thursday, October 7th at 4:30 PM in Alumni Hall 202. RSVP using the QR code on the flyer Developing your network intentionally! Select and connect with...
English Language Center Programming for Postdocs
Oct. 6, 2021—The English Language Center (ELC) offers a series of academic workshops with a particular language theme and focus. The Academic Workshops are individual sessions that cover topics especially relevant to students and scholars who use English as an additional language. Each session has a particular theme and includes activities, exercises, discussion, and feedback. Workshops are...
Job Opportunity: PRIME Education PhD Fellowship: Scientific Affairs, remote
Oct. 4, 2021—PRIME Education PhD Fellowship: Scientific Affairs Location: Remote – US-based PRIME Education, a leading innovator in medical education and healthcare research, seeks highly motivated pre-doctoral fellows looking to apply their analytical mind and research passion to drive sustainable change in clinical practice and patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who enjoys scientific...
Employer Info Session: PRIME PhD Student Opportunity
Oct. 4, 2021—The ASPIRE Program is excited to welcome PRIME, Inc for a virtual employer information session on Monday, October 25, at noon. At PRIME, we are passionate about improving patients’ lives by advancing the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through research-informed medical education. PRIME’s Scientific Affairs Team is a dynamic group of PhD and PharmD...
15th Annual VPA Symposium – Registration is Now Open!
Oct. 1, 2021—Registration is now open for the 15th Annual VPA Symposium, which will be held in-person, at the Student Life Center (located at 310 25th Avenue South, on Vanderbilt’s campus), on November 1st! This one-day symposium will provide an opportunity for postdocs to network, engage in scientific discussions, and hear about the amazing research being...