IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowships for Fall 2020
May. 5, 2020—Kansas University is accepting applications for the KU IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowships for Fall 2020. The NIH will fund fellows for 3 years of mentored research in a KU faculty lab. The program includes 2 semesters of mentored teaching experience at Haskell. The program is designed for postdocs who are interested in gaining research and teaching experience...
Applying for AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Virtual Roundtable Discussion
May. 5, 2020—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Have you thought about applying for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program? Join us for this informative virtual roundtable discussion with Amrita Banerjee, and Meagan Postema, who have all been through the process of applying and interviewing for this prestigious program. Moderated by Jacob Ruden (incoming VSPG...
Careers in User Experience Zoom panel
May. 4, 2020—Join the Graduate School as they host: Career Chat: Careers in User Experience Wed., May 6, 2:00 – 3:00 pm (Central time) Register: https://calendly.com/ruth-schemmer/career-chat-careers-in-user-experience (Zoom info will be sent with registration confirmation) Have you wondered exactly what User Experience is? Would you like to know more about careers in this arena? Our panel of alumni...
New MedComm webinars starting May 6!
May. 1, 2020—If you have an interest in medical education, medical and healthcare communications and medical publishing activities within the pharmaceutical industry, this organization might be of interest to you. You can visit their website at http://www.medcommsnetworking.com/ and subscribe to their weekly e-newsletter. They are offering series of free webinars on related topics, starting next week on...
NIGMS webinar series next week, including Careers in Biotech
Apr. 30, 2020—Attend the New Webinar Series for the NIGMS Training Community We’re pleased to announce a new webinar series for students, postdocs, and faculty. Each hour-long webinar will include a 10- to 15-minute presentation by the speaker followed by a moderated question and answer session. Our hope is that these webinars will enhance our trainees’ ongoing...
Finding example F30, F31, and F32 NIH NRSA applications
Apr. 28, 2020—Grad students and postdocs who are in the midst of writing fellowship applications, and especially F30 or F31 or F32 NIH NRSA applications, usually find it helpful to see examples of successful fellowship proposals. Reading funded proposals provides insight into how the scientific proposal is structured, and the expected quality of the essays and training...
NIH Career Symposium-At Home Edition is Friday May 8
Apr. 28, 2020—The NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education is hosting their 13th Annual NIH Career Symposium next week Friday. This year’s will be virtual and open to PhD students and postdocs across the country. ONLINE May 08, 2020 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (7:00-3:00 Central Time) LIVE in the afternoon on May 8 (times To...
Become a Summer Virtual Undergrad Mentor
Apr. 27, 2020—Expand your skill set in digital learning and science communication by becoming a summer virtual undergraduate mentor! Mentor undergraduate students completing a virtual summer research experience. Mentors will help support a virtual summer program broadly addressing cardiovascular research and health. A major role will be working with a small group, 2-5, students who will develop...
Life Science TN Virtual Beer & Biotech April 30
Apr. 16, 2020—On April 30, join Life Science Tennessee members from across the state for a virtual happy hour to stay connected and be inspired. We’re immensely proud of the way our members have stepped up to meet the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic at the local, state, national and even global level. During this virtual happy hour,...
“Writing in the Sciences” course from Coursera
Apr. 13, 2020—This unprecedented “free time” away from the lab can be a good opportunity to brush up on fundamental non-bench skills, like writing! This free online Coursera course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics covered include principles of effective writing (cutting unnecessary clutter and verbs), crafting better sentences and paragraphs,...
Tips for international postdocs on finding funding for your research
Apr. 8, 2020—Scholars who come to the U.S. to conduct postdoctoral training often seek help from our office to find funding for their research. International postdocs are not eligible to apply for NIH F32 NRSA postdoctoral fellowships or NSF postdoctoral fellowships, two major sources of funding for US citizens and permanent residents. Thus, we have compiled the...
Job Opportunity: Manager, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Monitor, Nashville, TN
Apr. 8, 2020—Interest in this role at an email marketing firm? Let Ashley Brady (ashley.brady@vanderbilt.edu) know! Experience and qualification in some kind of quantitative field/discipline is a plus, as well as being proficient in R or Python for data manipulation/processing. 3-5 years experience in an Analytics is a firm requirement, but this can be interpreted broadly and...
Save the Date! Workshop for Postdocs with Dr. Carl M. Cohen, Sept 22 2020
Apr. 8, 2020— The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program has invited Dr. Carl M. Cohen to return to campus and offer a workshop just for postdocs! Dr. Cohen has over 30 years of experience in the biotechnology industry and in biomedical research and administration, in academic and industry settings. He has developed and runs workshops...
Using LinkedIn for Career Success, virtual session through the National Academies
Apr. 6, 2020—USING LINKEDIN FOR CAREER SUCCESS https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8801536010762884878 Apr 07, 2020 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm In this “How to” workshop, we will examine how to use LinkedIn effectively for your career. We will explore creating your profile, getting introduced to others, and finding connections. Speaker: Phil Ryan, PhD, Director of Student Services, GPP
Insight’s summer session will be conducted remotely for all programs
Apr. 6, 2020— As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to have an impact around the world, Insight has made the decision to run our summer programs remotely, in both the U.S. and Canada. Insight Fellows and our team are our first priority, and we are making this decision in the interest of protecting the health and well-being of...
Code for Nashville Virtual Meetups
Apr. 6, 2020—If you are interested in technology, data science, non-profits, or policy, check out Code for Nashville. Code for Nashville is a local group of the national Code for America organization. The purpose of Code for America is to leverage technology in order to make government more transparent and accessible for the people, by the people,...
Upcoming NIH OITE online workshops
Mar. 31, 2020—WORKSHOP/SEMINAR: INDUSTRY CAREERS; JOB SEARCH SKILLS https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2961759275322735884 Mar 31, 2020 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services This event is ONLINE only register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2961759275322735884 This session will cover the basics of what to look for in a job offer and how to negotiate the offer (if you...
Coffee with Special Guests featuring Kim Petrie
Mar. 31, 2020—Coffee with Special Guests A Women in the Academy Event sponsored by The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Ruth Schemmer, Assistant Dean for Career Development, The Graduate School Kim Petrie, Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, BRET Office Stacey Satchell, Graduate Life Coach, The Graduate School Cynthia Brame, Associate Director, Center for Teaching Friday, April 10,...
ASPIRE Internship: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance TSC Academy Project Assistant
Mar. 27, 2020—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance TSC Academy Project Assistant 8737 Colesville Road, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) is the only US-based national organization dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), while improving the lives of those affected. Founded in 1974, it...
Our pick: Top 6 online resources for starting to explore careers in the biomedical sciences
Mar. 23, 2020—So you’re home in self-isolation when you think: this would be a good time to research career options online! Two minutes later, you’re looking at the 1.2 million hits for the search terms “careers for biomedical PhDs.” Yikes! Rather than flailing about on the world wide web, we recommend you start your online research with...