Vanderbilt Takes on Capitol Hill: A Look Inside Science Policy for Students and Fellows
Jun. 9, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 9, Spring 2019. By Colbie Chinowsky, Graduate Student The BRET Office of Career Development and the Graduate School took to the road in October 2018 to further their combined mission of empowering and preparing Ph.D. and postdoctoral trainees for careers within the biomedical sciences. The...
Academic Life Coach Summer 2021 Programming
Jun. 4, 2021—The Academic Life Coaches will be offering an extended Critical Conversation series this summer. More information can be found here: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/lifecoach/programming.php
Outreach Opportunity as a Scientist in the Classroom Fellow!
Jun. 3, 2021—The Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) Program is currently recruiting fellows (postdoc or graduate student) for a weekly outreach opportunity with the local schools for the 2021-2022 school year (see attached flyer). The fellow co-teaches with a classroom teacher one day per week and earns a stipend of $7000 on top of their current salary. Check...
Job Opportunity: Scientific Programs Manager, Susan G. Komen, Remote
Jun. 2, 2021—Remote Scientific Programs Manager Regular Full-Time Professional Dallas, TX, US Remote, US Requisition ID: 1965 APPLYTO REMOTE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS MANAGER https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=faa94825-da86-4895-b462-ba62627d3e78&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter This is a virtual position and only one candidate will be selected for this role, and this person can reside anywhere in the U.S. Basic Function: The Scientific Strategy and Programs (SSP) team works at the intersection...
Job Opportunity: Scientist I, Ikena Oncology, Boston, MA
Jun. 2, 2021—Scientist I Apply here: https://ikenaoncology.com/job-opportunities/scientist-i/ About Ikena Ikena Oncology (NASDAQ: IKNA) is a targeted oncology company focused on developing cancer therapies targeting key signaling pathways that drive the formation and spread of cancer. Ikena is advancing five programs that include four product candidates in either clinical development or IND-enabling studies and has a global strategic collaboration...
Job Opportunity: Tenure Track Position, Pharmacology/Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, High Point University, High Point, NC
Jun. 1, 2021—The Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences department at Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy is currently recruiting a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in pharmacology and/or toxicology. The department is particularly interested in candidates with a cardiovascular background, but other research areas will also be welcomed. The department is seeking candidates with competency in biochemical and cellular...
ASPIRE Internship: Science Writer Intern, Editorial Department, BioCentury Inc., (remote)
May. 27, 2021—BioCentury is looking for interns in a part-time role to write brief summaries of translationally relevant preclinical studies from top biomedical journals for our monthly Distillery feature. The position requires a minimum of 10 hours of work per week, and can run from three to six months. Now in its 27th year, BioCentury Inc. is...
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Signal Transduction – Harvard Medical School
May. 26, 2021—The Michel lab studies cardiovascular signal transduction involving nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species (see https://michel.bwh.harvard.edu/). In recent years, they have pursued translational/basic projects that are leading to the development of new animal models for heart failure and aortic aneurysm using chemogenetics, funded by a recent NIH Catalyze grant (see https://www.brighamandwomens.org/about-bwh/newsroom/awards-honors-grants-detail?id=3876). The lab seeks a postdoctoral...
Pfizer Informal Employment Session
May. 21, 2021—Learn about the current hiring spree Pfizer is currently experiencing from alumnus Dr. Larry Thompson, PhD. Dr. Thompson is not hiring at this time but wants to give Vanderbilt trainees a heads up about types of roles and interviewing tips. Friday, June 4 Noon via Zoom Register here. Questions? Email Kate Stuart.
ASPIRE Internship: Science Communication Intern, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Basic Sciences (remote)
May. 18, 2021—The Office of the Dean of Basic Sciences is looking for a science communication intern. This position provides the intern with an opportunity to contribute to the dissemination of the knowledge generated within Vanderbilt’s basic sciences research labs, which includes discoveries and innovations that further our understanding of life at the systemic, organ, cellular, and...
Demystifying Mental Health Support: a webinar for STEMM graduate students
May. 7, 2021—Join us on May 12 at 1-2 p.m. ET for “Demystifying Mental Health Support: a webinar for STEMM graduate students.” The webinar, the second in a series on graduate student mental health, will briefly outline common mental health challenges for STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) graduate students, then focus on strategies for managing mental...
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Digital Communications Associate, Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (remote)
May. 7, 2021—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Digital Communications Associate (remote position) 8737 Colesville Rd., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) is an internationally recognized nonprofit that does everything it takes to improve the lives of people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). We drive research, improve quality...
Job Opportunity: NSF-NRT Program Coordinator – University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
May. 3, 2021—The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago is hiring for an exciting NSF-NRT Program Coordinator role! This new NRT program will train graduate students in Molecular Engineering, Computer Science, and Social Science to become leaders towards solving global challenges in sustainability. Preference is for someone with a graduate degree in an area related...
Job Opportunity: Teaching Asst Professor, Quantitative Biology, Department of Biology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
May. 3, 2021—Teaching Asst Professor – Quantitative Biology – Department of Biology– 16702 Description The Department of Biology at West Virginia University (https://biology.wvu.edu/) invites applications for Teaching Assistant Professor of Quantitative Biology beginning August 2021. This is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track position with full benefits and the opportunity for promotion, though promotion is not required for continued...
Job opportunity: Assistant Professor in Computational Biology/Informatics/Data Science, Fisk University, Nashville, TN
Apr. 28, 2021—Fisk University is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor in Computational Biology/Informatics/Data Science who would enthusiastically embrace teaching and engaging undergraduates in faculty-mentored research in the context of a liberal arts institution whose mission includes advancing African American and under-represented leaders in STEM. The optimal candidate will have post-doctoral research experience and will be poised to develop and sustain...
Job Opportunity: Principal Scientist, Gene Therapy Upstream Process Development, Pfizer, Morrisville, NC
Apr. 28, 2021—Job ID 4812572: Principal Scientist, Gene Therapy Upstream Process Development; Morrisville, NC Location: Morrisville, NC Hiring Manager: Jeff Pavlicek TA Recruiter: Anthony Palermo Last Date to Apply: May 28, 2021 ROLE SUMMARY The Gene Therapy Process Development group of Pfizer’s Bioprocess R&D organization in Morrisville, NC is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Principal...
Genome Startup day
Apr. 28, 2021—Join us May 19th, 1:30-2:30 pm PST for Genome Startup Day Spring 2021 Beyond CEO: Exploring the Range of Rewarding Startup Career Paths Founding a genomics or biotech company is the dream for some, but not all. Luckily, for those interested in transitioning from academia to industry, there are many paths to a successful and rewarding...
Mark you calendars – McKinsey APD Recruiting Kicks off!
Apr. 22, 2021—Consider McKinsey as the next step in your journey McKinsey brings together an outstanding group of colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds to help leading organizations tackle their most complex problems. We have long been a leader in strategic management and our work in data science, digital, machine learning, and change management is growing...
Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants
Apr. 21, 2021—The Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants are $150,000 research grants given annually to support promising researchers who are applying disruptive concepts and inventive processes to advance human immunology, vaccine discovery and immunotherapy research for major global diseases. The 2021 Michelson Prizes will be looking for research proposals in two areas: Human Immunology and...
ASPIRE Internship: Nashville Biosciences, Business Development Intern, Nashville, TN (remote)
Apr. 21, 2021—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Nashville Biosciences (NashBio) Business Development Intern 2525 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 Seeking business-minded graduate students and post-docs for part-time internship in business development at an exciting Nashville biotech startup About Nashville Biosciences (NashBio): NashBio’s business harnesses a unique genetic database linked to de-identified electronic medical records (EMRs) with years of...