Job Opportunity: Data Science Manager, Kit Check, remote
Jan. 13, 2021—Kit Check is looking for a Data Science Manager to help us redefine and grow our suite of healthcare data products to further the company’s mission of “Medication Intelligence”. Our hundreds of customers rely on us to keep their patients safe and their pharmacies running smoothly while delighting them with every release. As a Data...
Workshop opportunity – Essential Leadership Skills in the Research Workplace: Managing and Mentoring in the Lab
Jan. 12, 2021—The Graduate Leadership Institute at the Vanderbilt Graduate School is hosting Dr. Carl Cohen, scientist and author of the terrific book, Lab Dynamics, for two virtual workshops for graduate students on leadership skills in the research workplace. Click on the link to register. Essential Leadership Skills in the Research Workplace: Communicating, Managing, & Mentoring in...
Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair
Jan. 12, 2021—On Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting the Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair to highlight the variety of paid internships, fellowships and research opportunities available within our Research Participation Programs. During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to: CHAT with ORISE representatives and...
Raising the BARS: Becoming A Resilient Scientist
Jan. 12, 2021—Raising the BARS: Becoming A Resilient Scientist A Pilot Program from the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) A virtual workshop sponsored by the BRET Office and the ASPIRE Program Vanderbilt Course Facilitators: Faith Bishop, Beth Bowman, Ashley Brady, and Kate Stuart Dates: Mondays, 1-2:30pm: February 1, February 22, March 15, April 5,...
Office of Federal Relations Summer Internship
Jan. 12, 2021—The Office of Federal Relations invites undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates from Vanderbilt University or the Washington, D.C.-area with ties to Tennessee who are interested in higher education or science public policy issues to apply for our summer, fall, or spring internships. This internship will provide you with a firsthand look at the...
Women in the Academy Schedule for Spring 2021
Jan. 8, 2021—The Women in the Academy Series sponsored by the Vanderbilt Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center continues with: Women’s Leadership in the Academy Bonnie Dow, Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Science Katherine Friedman, Vice Chair of Biological Sciences Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Education, Peabody College Padma Raghavan, Vice Provost for...
52nd Annual Midwest Biomedical Research Forum
Jan. 5, 2021—The 52nd Annual Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF) will be held virtually on February 27, 2021. Students are encouraged to submit an abstract for this year’s forum. This very successful student activity has been co-sponsored by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University since 1987. The previous MSBRF, held in February 2020, was a...
PhD Career Stories: William Johnson, PhD
Jan. 4, 2021—Start 2021 off with our January ASPIRE PhD Career Stories session, featuring William Johnson, PhD, Territory Manager II, NC/TN, Takara Bio USA, Inc. Friday January 15 10:00 AM This session will be offered via Zoom. Be sure to register in order to receive the Zoom login information https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrc-6tqTkpGNSev9LMuxmAOgW5mTxVachF Dr. Johnson received his PhD from Case Western...
Internships available with Play Like a Girl!
Dec. 22, 2020—Internship positions are open with Play Like a Girl. Interns can be at all levels of study with an interest in any position and good fit for a fast-paced, mostly independent work experience. Play Like a Girl desperately need STEM Educators and are seeking any student in a science, tech, engineering, math, computer science, nutrition,...
BioTN Scipreneur Challenge 2021
Dec. 22, 2020—BioTN Scipreneur Challenge 2021 General interest meeting via Zoom on January 19th at 5:30pm – Zoom Info below. After the cancellation of the 2020 edition of this event, we are excited to announce we will be having the Scipreneur Challenge in 2021! In a “Shark Tank”-like competition setting, the Scipreneur Challenge (formerly the Tech...
NOSTER and Science Microbiome Prize
Dec. 21, 2020—Eligibility For 2020, entrants must be younger than thirty-five (35) years of age, must hold an M.D., PhD.or M.D./Ph.D at the time of entry, and have received their degree in the last 10 years. The applicant must have done or directed all of the work and it must have been performed in the past three years....
Possible Careers for PhDs in Biomedical Sciences
Dec. 11, 2020—Sometimes it’s just nice to have a list of possibilities. Here’s a terrific list of career paths for PhDs in the biomedical sciences, compiled by Lauren Easterling at Indiana University School of Medicine. It’s nicely arranged by broad theme. See something you’re not familiar with? Check out our Beyond the Lab video and podcast series...
Whitsell Innovations Inc. – Careers in Medical Writing Info Session
Dec. 11, 2020—Whitsell Innovations Inc. will have a general information session on Careers in Medical Writing. The session is planned for December 14th at 1:30 pm EST on RingCentral. To register, participants should send an email to careers@whitsellinnovations.com.
Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program
Dec. 11, 2020—The Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program (IC Postdoc Program) was established in 2000 to support unclassified basic research in areas of interest to the IC. Funded primarily by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Program annually supports several Postdoctoral Fellows (Postdocs) from U.S. accredited colleges, universities, and U.S. Government...
VU Office of Federal Relations offering summer 2021 internship opportunities to grad students and undergrads
Dec. 10, 2020—The Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations works to promote Vanderbilt University’s priorities, focusing on federal support of university-based research; policies related to higher education; and other federal policies that impact the university. The Office’s efforts to shape higher education and research policies include making federal officials aware of Vanderbilt’s expertise in key areas of...
Want to write about a faculty member?
Dec. 9, 2020—The Spring 2021 Results and Discussion newsletter needs a graduate student or postdoctoral writer for the faculty profile. Interested? Contact kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu. Article deadline is January 15, 2021.
Genentech Graduate Student Symposium in Chemical Research
Dec. 8, 2020—Genentech is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for outstanding 4th year Ph.D. graduate students from U.S. universities in the fields of organic synthesis, chemical biology, and computational chemistry. Our annual Graduate Student Symposium in Chemical Research recognizes promising young scientists while highlighting career opportunities in pharmaceutical research and development. The two-day program, scheduled for May...
Job Opportunity: Kavli Institute Community Building- part-time, temporary project position, The Kavli Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 8, 2020—This is a part time, temporary project position 20 hours/week for 3 months Program Background: To advance fundamental research in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience, and theoretical physics, The Kavli Foundation has established research institutes at leading academic and research institutions around the world. Inspired by conversations with Kavli Institute leaders, our vision for...
Merck Innovation Cup 2021
Dec. 3, 2020—From June 26th – July 2nd, 2021, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a vibrant science & technology company with a more than 350 years long history, will be hosting the 11th edition of the Merck Innovation Cup (http://innovationcup.merckgroup.com) (http://innovationcup.emdgroup.com) near Frankfurt, Germany. In case the pandemic situation would not allow in-person meetings, the event would take...
PTY Mentorship Immersion – Peer Guide Opportunity
Dec. 3, 2020—Department: Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth Program: Mentorship Immersion: A Virtual Research Experience Job Title: Peer Guide Teaching Assistant About Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY): PTY is a department within Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College. PTY provides accelerated academic programming for students in grades K-12 as well professional development for teachers and administrators. In a...