The Role of an Editor: A Career Path Talk Featuring Manuel Breuer, PhD
Sep. 26, 2019—Do any of the following apply to you? you have an interest in science communication/writing/editing you have always wondered what it was like to work for a science journal you career path is still undecided, but you would like to learn more about science communication you know what you want to do, it’s not related...
Job Opportunity: Sr. Scientist, Molecular Virology, Pfizer, Morrisville, NC
Sep. 26, 2019—The Senior Scientist in molecular virology will help drive advancements of Pfizer’s Gene Therapy platform in the Bioprocess Research and Development group. The successful applicant with be a main contributor for a collaborative interdisciplinary research program focused on the development of recombinant adenoassociated virus (rAAV) vector manufacturing platforms to support the growing Pfizer gene therapy...
Eli Lilly Fellowship Opportunity
Sep. 25, 2019—The Visiting Scientist Fellowship (VSF) is an esteemed pharmaceutical industry-based program, which has been developing recent graduates (PharmD, MD, and relevant PhDs/Masters) into highly competitive and marketable industry professionals since 1994. This one-year program presents fellows with the opportunity to directly impact the business at Lilly through cross-functional exposure to drug development in an environment...
GDN – Oct 7th Leadership Lunch Speaker Tom Tait (Vandy Alum)
Sep. 23, 2019—Tom Tait is a Double Dore with degrees from the Law School and the Owen School of Business. As former Mayor he promoted Anaheim as a City of Kindness and spearhead a kindness initiative that has gained national recognition. Tom will be speaking about the City of Kindness initiative and authentic leadership. Lunch will be...
Job Opportunity: Executive Director of Science at Cal – Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley
Sep. 23, 2019—RECRUITMENT PERIOD Open date: September 19th, 2019 Next review date: Friday, Oct 4, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Oct 25, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be...
Get to know Larry Thompson, PhD, our October PhD Career Stories speaker
Sep. 19, 2019—Dr. Thompson will be our featured speaker for the October PhD Career Stories seminar. Find our more about him below and be sure to attend his talk on October 18th. Registration is requested How he spends his day His career path
ASPIRE Cafe: Negotiating Your Faculty Compensation and Start-Up Package
Sep. 19, 2019—Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:00 am Light Hall 214 Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education, and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D., as she shares tips and strategies for how to negotiate your salary and start-up package for your faculty...
Department of Energy webinar on federal funding, Sept. 26
Sep. 19, 2019—A special webinar on federal funding from the Department of Energy is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Baker Building, Room 800C. Remote viewing will be available with advanced registration. “DOE and Biological Sciences” will cover a broad range of research areas such as fundamental genomic science, microbiome research and...
The Open Notebook/Burroughs Wellcome Fund fellowship now accepting applications
Sep. 18, 2019—We are now accepting applications for the next two rounds of The Open Notebook/Burroughs Wellcome Fund fellowship for early-career science writers. (See here for stories written by our previous fellows.) The Fellowship The next TON/BWF fellowship period will begin on January 2, 2020 and end on August 31, 2020. The subsequent fellowship period will begin on July 1, 2020 and end on...
VECD Fogarty Global Health Fellowship applications open
Sep. 17, 2019—Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke (VECD) is one of six consortia that comprise the Fogarty Global Health Program for Fellows and Scholars, which replaced the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars & Fellows (FICRS-F) Program in 2012. The purpose of this program is to provide mentored global health research training opportunities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for pre- and post-doctoral candidates from the U.S. and LMICs. The...
Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, Oct 24th-25th
Sep. 16, 2019—Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, a two-day boot camp scheduled for October 24th-25th, aims to help graduate students and other researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management and task automation. Registration is...
Job Opportunity: Program Director, Genetic Mechanisms Branch, Division of Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH, Bethesda, MD
Sep. 13, 2019—We’re recruiting for an accomplished scientist to manage research grant, fellowship, training, and other types of awards focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying inheritance, gene expression, and development. The position is in our Division of Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Job responsibilities involve working collaboratively with other staff to stimulate, plan, advise,...
Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance Fall 2019 General Interest Meeting
Sep. 13, 2019—Are you Interested in science industry, policy or entrepreneurship? Come check out the Life Science Tennessee Academic Alliance where you can network with a variety of different science professionals or entrepreneurs in the area or advocate for science policy at the state legislature. We now have four academic alliances across the state! Events you can...
Volunteer for Pen Pals with a Purpose!
Sep. 11, 2019—The Pen Pals with a Purpose program is now recruiting! Graduate students are paired with an MNPS middle school student to exchange monthly letters that encourage higher education and explain what graduate research is like. The program ends with an in-person meetup and celebration! This program is incredibly important as the kids are developing...
Job Opportunity: Science Officer – Prostate Cancer (CDMRP), Ripple Effect, Fredrick, MD
Sep. 11, 2019—DESCRIPTION Ripple Effect is accepting applications for a Science Officer who will be responsible for administering and reporting on a portfolio of CDMRP’s funded research projects. POSITION OVERVIEW Duty Location: Frederick, MD – CDMRP – Fort Detrick Position Information: Full-Time, Regular, and On Client-Site Vacancy: One Opening Security Level: A security clearance is not required to apply. Applicants, once hired,...
Job Opportunity: Science Officer – Trauma (CDMRP), Ripple Effect, Frederick, Maryland
Sep. 11, 2019—DESCRIPTION Ripple Effect is accepting applications for a Science Officer who will be responsible for administering and reporting on a portfolio of CDMRP’s funded research projects. Anticipated portfolio will be supporting the Combat Casualty Care Research Program. POSITION OVERVIEW Duty Location: Frederick, MD – CDMRP – Fort Detrick Position Information: Full-Time, Regular, and On Client-Site Vacancy: One Opening Security...
Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor in Biochemistry, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Sep. 10, 2019—Emory University Department of Biochemistry Phone (404) 727-5962 1510 Clifton Road, N.E., Room 4001 Fax 404.727.2738 Atlanta, Georgia 30322 www.biochem.emory.edu The Department of Biochemistry in the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking to hire Assistant/Associate Professors (tenure track) with expertise in biochemical/biophysical or related approaches. The Department of Biochemistry is a leading research division...
Job Opportunity: Communications and Events Specialist, Graduate Biomedical Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sep. 10, 2019—This position writes, edits and designs communications and promotional materials (i.e. graduate school newsletter); determines most appropriate method of composition and distribution. Conducts interviews, generates story ideas and coordinates photography sessions. Creates and Serves as project manager for special events such as PhD hooding ceremony. Provides topical guidance as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Write, edit, and...
Job Opportunity: Scientist, Cell Line Development & Protein Expression, Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., Spring House, PA
Sep. 10, 2019—Requisition ID: 2988190821 Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies is recruiting for a Scientist, Cell Line Development & Protein Expression, located in Spring House, PA.At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Scientist, Cell Line Development & Protein Expression, Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., Spring House, PA
Sep. 10, 2019—Requisition ID: 3383190827 Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies is recruiting for an Assistant Scientist, Cell Line Development & Protein Expression, located in Spring House, PA. At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by...