Career Symposium Features the Significance of Mentorship and Networking
Jul. 13, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 8, Fall 2018. By Jessamyn Perlmutter, Graduate Student Each year, the BRET Office holds its Annual Career Symposium for hundreds of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows looking for advice on how to take the next steps in their careers. Held on June 1, this year’s...
Opportunity Begets Opportunity: Leveraging Connections to Gain Invaluable Career Experiences
Jul. 13, 2021—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 7, Spring 2018. By Heather McCartney, Graduate Student As the stress of preparing for (and passing!) my qualifying exam started to dissipate, I began to wonder what type of career I could have after I finally earned my doctorate. Aiming to get exposure to as...
Postdoc Preview at University of Michigan Medical School
Jul. 12, 2021—Twice a year, the University of Michigan Medical School hosts Postdoc Preview, a recruiting event and opportunity for 20 upper-level graduate students to explore the extensive postdoctoral research and training opportunities in biomedical sciences at Michigan. During a virtual visit, candidates will interview with prospective mentors, network with their current postdocs, and learn about life...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director of Platforms-Immune Health, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Jul. 8, 2021—University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing...
ASPIRE Module: Practical Strategies for Strong Writing
Jul. 7, 2021—Applications due March 7, 2023 Apply Here! Home About the Module Syllabus Earn a badge! Home This module is offered once each semester In this module, experts from the Vanderbilt Writing Studio will teach scientists to become more effective writers. Sessions will focus on understanding reader expectations, foundational principles of argumentative structure, and writing cohesive...
Self-Paced Scientific Writing Training
Jul. 7, 2021—This series of 14 lessons and exercises was developed at Vanderbilt. It covers the structure of manuscripts and proposals, tips for making writing more efficient, and revision techniques to improve organization, logical flow, and sentence structure. Each lesson uses examples to illustrate how to make scientific writing easier to understand, and each exercise guides critique...
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: 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...
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...