Job Opportunity: Scientist – Protein Chemistry, Encodia, San Diego, CA
Nov. 16, 2020—Description Encodia is an emerging, early stage biotech company developing the next generation of protein analysis tools. We are currently seeking a motivated scientist to join our Core Consumables team. The qualified candidate will lead our high throughput recombinant protein screening pipeline, and develop scalable protein purification and characterization processes using various biophysical methods. Knowledge...
ComSciCon Atlanta 2021
Nov. 16, 2020—Are you a graduate student in STEM interested in science communication? Come join us (virtually) at ComSciCon-Atlanta ‘21! ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts organized by graduate students, for graduate students. Through our skills workshops and panel discussions, students can refine their science communication skills and receive formal science...
ASMB Virtual Conference: Navigating career development and building resilience in times of unrest
Nov. 13, 2020—Navigating career development and building resilience in times of unrest Brought to you by the ASBMB Education and Professional Development Committee Nov. 16, 18 & 20 | 12–4 p.m. EST From COVID-19 to the racial justice movement, 2020 has been a year of disruption and change for those in or entering the STEM workforce. Some Ph.D. life scientists may...
Become a Peer Guide for Vanderbilt’s Program for Talented Youth
Nov. 11, 2020—The Peer Guide for Mentorship Immersion works virtually with the mentor and PTY staff to ensure that students are appropriately challenged and supported during their time in the virtual program. Peer guides will receive a paid 2-hour training (conducted virtually) prior to the start of the program that will detail how to support their mentor and the mentees. Peer mentors are required to be present...
Job Opportunity: Part-time Writer, Confidently, Inc., Remote
Nov. 11, 2020—Confidently, Inc. is looking for a fully-remote part-time writer to craft psychology-based blog articles that summarize core concepts and research. This is great part-time work for a grad student, especially one who is interested in psychology and/or a career in writing. The pay rate is between $15-20 per hour (up to 10 hours per week). Interested...
Creating an effective curriculum vitæ with Jean-Luc Dumont
Nov. 11, 2020—Description Its format may have evolved over the years, if only to reflect new ways to communicate, but its purpose has not changed: a curriculum vitæ must establish a candidate’s competences and enable rapid, selective access to the information provided. This two-hour lecture discusses what to include in a curriculum vitæ, how to format it,...
Brush up on your science writing skills!
Nov. 10, 2020—Are you looking for ways to improve on your science writing skills? Check out these Self-Paced Scientific Writing Training materials on the BRET website https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/bret/self-paced-scientific-writing-training-materials/ Northwestern University has also compiled a list of resources, including powerpoints and videos that can help you work on your written communication skills https://www.northwestern.edu/climb/resources/written-communication/index.html
Webinar: Experiences of Postdoctoral Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nov. 9, 2020—You are cordially invited to a webinar and roundtable discussion on the Experiences of Postdoctoral Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic November 17, 2020 2:00PM – 3:30 PM In collaboration with L’Oréal USA, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a virtual gathering focused on the experiences of postdoctoral women in science during the COVID-19...
ASPIRE Internship: BioCentury Inc., Data Analyst Intern
Nov. 9, 2020—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: BioCentury Inc. Data Analyst Intern January-March 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 27th...
Grad Women in Science Trivia Night
Nov. 7, 2020—Graduate Women in Science is a nationwide organization for women in STEM and is open to graduate students, postdocs, faculty, industry professionals, science teachers, and more! The local chapter will be hosting a virtual trivia night on November 12 at 8 pm and will be reading Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong and the New Research That’s Rewriting the...
Job Opportunity: Research Associate, Baylor Esoteric + Molecular Laboratory, Chattanooga, TN
Nov. 3, 2020—Baylor Esoteric + Molecular Laboratory is hiring a research associate to further develop COVID-19 testing strategies and uncover the impacts of respiratory pathogen co-infections. Since the start of the pandemic, the laboratory has been at the forefront of developing molecular diagnostics and COVID-19 testing. This postdoc would lead several new projects that are critical for...
Internship Outside ASPIRE: Congressman Mark Green Federal Internship Opportunity
Nov. 3, 2020—NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR: • Policy Internship: Work with the Legislative Team to craft policy and analyze legislation in Committees and on the House Floor • Communications Internship: Work with the Press Team to develop messaging and advance priorities in the court of public opinion • Operations Internship: Work with the Operations Team to support...
ASPIRE Internship: Patient Registry and Biobank Intern, The DADA2 Foundation, Nashville, TN (remote)
Nov. 2, 2020—ASPIRE Internship The DADA2 Foundation Nashville, TN (REMOTE) Patient Registry and Biobank Intern Are you curious about career opportunities in the non-profit and rare disease world? Ph.D. trained scientists can provide an invaluable perspective and skill set to non-profit organizations looking to change outcomes for patients around the world. The DADA2 Scientific Intern will have...
Women’s Center hosts salary negotiation workshop November 12
Oct. 29, 2020—AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Presented by Rory Dicker and Brianna Nesbitt, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Thursday, November 12 12:00–1:30 p.m. CT Zoom Please use this form to let us know you plan to attend and to receive the Zoom info.
Job Opportunity: Senior Associate, Center for Strategic Philanthropy, Milkin Institute, Washington, DC
Oct. 27, 2020—Senior Associate, Center for Strategic Philanthropy, Milkin Institute Full-time Regular Washington, DC, US Requisition ID: 1017 Department: Center for Strategic Philanthropy Position Summary: The Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) is looking for a talented biomedical or public health scientist to lead research planning and implementation efforts in collaboration with our team of scientists and partner foundations....
Insight Fellows Program – Winter 2021
Oct. 23, 2020—We’re now accepting applications from graduating students (must complete all coursework by January 19th in order to participate full time) for our winter sessions. Apply to our fully-remote winter session by November 2: https://apply.insightdatascience.com INSIGHT FELLOWS What is Insight? The Insight Fellows Program is a seven-week professional training fellowship for graduating students and working professionals...
Oct. 29 panel with Vanderbilt’s Offices of Federal Relations
Oct. 23, 2020—Science & Research Policy and Advocacy: A Panel Discussion with Vanderbilt’s Offices of Federal Relations Thursday, October 29 2:00-3:00pm Brought to you by the Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations in partnership with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of Federal Relations, Vanderbilt School of Engineering, The Vanderbilt Graduate School, the BRET Office of Career Development, and the Career Center Advance registration is...
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist – Surgery and Efficacy Study Directors, Charles River Laboratories, Mattawan, MI
Oct. 22, 2020—Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist – Surgery and Efficacy Study Directors Apply here: https://jobs.criver.com/job/Mattawan-Research-ScientistSenior-Research-Scientist-Surgery-and-Efficacy-Study-Directors-MI-49071/685156300/ Req ID #: 79211 Location: Mattawan, MI, US, 49071 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the...
November PhD Career Stories: Patricia Costa-Giomi, PhD
Oct. 22, 2020—For November’s ASPIRE PhD Career Stories session we are featuring Patricia Costa-Giomi, PhD Executive Director International Regulatory Affairs at Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals This session will be offered via Zoom. Be sure to register in order to receive the Zoom login information Registration required Patricia Costa Giomi received her PhD in Biochemistry from University of Buenos Aires,...
The Schlumberger Foundation Call for Applications for the 2021-2022 Faculty for the Future Fellowships for women in STEM
Oct. 19, 2020—The Schlumberger Foundation Call for Applications for the 2021-2022 Faculty for the Future Fellowships for women in STEM, both in English and in French Applications will be received online at www.fftf.slb.com until November 9th, 2020