Center for Teaching: Graduate Student/Postdoc Workshop-Teaching 101
Feb. 25, 2020—Graduate Student/Postdoc Workshop: Teaching 101 Have you been thrust into an instructional role for which you feel unprepared? Are you a multi-semester teacher who wants a refresher on some of the basics? Regardless of your teaching experience, this workshop will provide practical, concrete guidance on the mechanics of teaching and classroom presence, with an eye towards small tweaks...
Two Post-doctoral Fellowships, Skin Mechanics and Translational Imaging, Vanderbilt Dermatology Translational Research Clinic, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Feb. 21, 2020—Position and project description: Two post-doctoral scholar positions are available at the Vanderbilt Dermatology Translational Research Clinic (VDTRC.org) and the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering to launch translational research careers. We invite motivated candidates to apply their backgrounds in engineering, physics, and/or computer science to medical problems facing oncology patients. The goal is to develop,...
New sample F31 NRSA predoctoral fellowship applications available from NIAID
Feb. 20, 2020—The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease recently posted three new examples of F31 NRSA predoctoral fellowship applications, along with their corresponding summary statements. One of the sample proposals was donated by a former Vanderbilt student, so you can see how she incorporated VU resources into her document. The sample proposals are available at:...
Great science policy career guide from the California Council on Science & Technology
Feb. 20, 2020—This terrific guide from the California Council on Science & Technology contains great profiles of science policy professionals, describes career trajectories in science policy and government, and lists science policy fellowships. Check it out! https://ccst.us/wp-content/uploads/CCST-Alumni-Science-Policy-Career-Guide-Feb-2020.pdf
Applications open for 2020 NASW Diversity Summer Fellowship
Feb. 19, 2020—Making ends meet on an intern’s salary can be hard. Stipends, even the more generous ones being offered, don’t always cover the full costs of temporarily relocating to a new city. To make these job opportunities accessible to a more diverse pool of talent, the National Association of Science Writers is pleased to offer a...
GCC’s PhD & Master’s Virtual Career Expo – February 26, 2020
Feb. 19, 2020—The Virtual Career Expo is an opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to interact with employers online via live-chat sessions. Share the Event! GCC’s PhD & Master’s Virtual Career Expo February 26, 2020
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Community Scholars Awards, 2020-2021
Feb. 18, 2020—MEHARRY-VANDERBILT COMMUNITY ENGAGED RESEARCH CORE COMMUNITY SCHOLARS AWARD DUE DATE: April 24, 2020 The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces a new round of Community Scholars Awards for the 2020-2021 school year. The Community Scholars Award provides support for two graduate or post graduate trainees to perform a community engaged research project collaboratively with a...
Postdoc Preview at Univ of Michigan Medical School
Feb. 17, 2020—Postdoc Preview is an opportunity for senior graduate students to see the extensive research and training opportunities at Michigan. During a fully-funded, two-day visit, you will have the chance to meet prospective mentors, network with our current postdocs, explore the resources at Michigan, and see life in Ann Arbor. For more information: https://medicine.umich.edu/postdoc/preview To apply:...
Medpace Recruiting Event in Nashville
Feb. 14, 2020—Interested in clinical research and/or regulatory affairs or medical writing? A clinical research organization called Medpace in Cincinnati, OH will be in Nashville, hosting a recruiting next Wednesday, February 19. The company has quite a few openings they are trying to hire for in regulatory affairs, medical communication, and clinical trials and the recruiting event...
Employer Info Session: McKinsey & Company
Feb. 13, 2020—**NOW VIRTUAL! Greetings from McKinsey! Thank you for your recent RSVP to join McKinsey’s Vanderbilt Informational Session. Given the University’s decision to cancel events and classes on-campus, we are moving our Thursday informational session online, where you’ll have an opportunity to hear from Laura Terry, Vandy alum and current Data Risk Senior Practice Manager and...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA) – Coordinator for Biomedical Nonprofits’ Professional Meeting
Feb. 13, 2020—Health Research Alliance (HRA) – Coordinator for Biomedical Nonprofits’ Professional Meeting ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Research Alliance (HRA) Coordinator, professional meeting for scientific nonprofits Reston, Virginia Are you curious about career opportunities in the nonprofit world? Many biomedical research nonprofits employ PhD scientists to manage grants portfolios, oversee scientific programs, and lead communication efforts within...
Sponsorships and Committee
Feb. 13, 2020—Please thank the following training grants for their generous support of this event: Biochemical and Chemical Training for Cancer Research Cellular, Biochemical and Molecular Sciences Training Program Chemical Biology of Infectious Diseases (CBID) Training Program Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Grant Clinical and Translational Training Program in Pulmonary Medicine Clinical Pharmacology Training Program Conducting Child Health Care...
UT Southwestern Cancer Research Postdoctoral Recruitment Event
Feb. 12, 2020—The Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) is pleased to invite outstanding senior graduate students or early-stage postdocs to apply for the Cancer Research Postdoctoral Recruitment Event taking place on May 6th – May 8th, 2020. View Flyer Accepted applicants will be invited to meet faculty whose research interests match their own, connect with current UTSW postdocs, learn about the...
Workshop: Developing a Written Diversity Statement
Feb. 12, 2020—In this workshop, we will discuss evidence-based practices for writing a diversity statement for the academic job market. Increasingly, universities and colleges are requesting that faculty job applicants provide a statement addressing how they plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in their professional lives. Sometimes, a job ad will request that applicants address diversity in...
Speakers
Feb. 12, 2020—We are thrilled to welcome a diverse group of speakers representing many roles in industry.
Job Opportunity: Senior Analyst, Data Content, BioCentury, remote/US
Feb. 11, 2020—Senior Analyst, Data Content Reports to: Director, Data Content Location: U.S. BioCentury, a global business intelligence company serving the biopharmaceutical industry and investors, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Data Content to create data-based content that “tells a story” through data, and to provide data content to support written analyses and presentations across BioCentury’s platform. ...
Job Opportunity: Director, Data Content, BioCentury, remote/US
Feb. 11, 2020—Job Title: Director, Data Content Reports to: Editor in Chief Location: U.S. BioCentury, a global business intelligence company serving the biopharmaceutical industry and investors, is seeking a Director, Data Content to lead a team charged with expanding the creative use of data to provide unique biopharma insight and intelligence. KEY JOB OBJECTIVE The Director,...
Job Opportunity: Director for Experiential Professional Development, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Feb. 6, 2020—The Director for Experiential Professional Development, reporting to the Dean of The Graduate School, is responsible for development, delivery, and evaluation of programming to support graduate students in exploring non-academic career options, including careers associated with for-profit and nonprofit entities, and government and academic careers that intersect the private sector. The position will coordinate and administer career...
Exploring Career Diversity: Finding Satisfying Work Outside the Academy
Feb. 6, 2020—The next session in the Women in the Academy Series will be on Tuesday February 18th! Exploring Career Diversity: Finding Satisfying Work Outside the Academy 12:00–1:30 PM Sarratt 216/220 Lunch provided on a first-come basis Featuring: Tiffany Farmer, Director of Education and Community Engagement, Adventure Science Center Jason Parker, Data Scientist, HCA Health Samantha...
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) summer internship program
Feb. 5, 2020—Explore a career in higher education advancement this summer and get paid! The CASE Advancement Internship program seeks to increase and diversify the number of professionals in educational advancement. This program is designed to attract students (undergraduate and graduate) who may not have previously considered a career in institutional advancement. Internships run from June 1- July...