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
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: 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...
2019 Leadership Seminar in Science & Technology Policy
Sep. 9, 2019— 18 Nov 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. through 22 Nov 2019 @ 12:00 p.m. AAAS Headquarters 1200 New York Ave NW Washington, DC REGISTER Register Early Space is limited to 30-35 participants. Please apply early, as the seminar fills up each year. Deadline: October 20 Who should attend?The AAAS Leadership Seminar in Science and Technology...
Vanderbilt Science Policy Group Science Communications and Policy Retreat
Sep. 4, 2019—VSPG Science Communications and Policy Retreat Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 Time: 7:30AM-6PM Location: Wondry Innovation Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Vanderbilt Science Policy Group will host a science communication and policy retreat in conjunction with the National Science Policy Network and the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program. Join us on Saturday, September...
Opportunity: Journalism Intern, Burness
Sep. 4, 2019—Journalism Intern Position Description We seek an in-house storyteller intern to report on what Burness, a leading public interest public relations firm, and our nonprofit clients are doing day-to-day and to share that “news” on multiple platforms. The person will work with people across the company to execute a variety of reporting and marketing activities as...
Coffee Chat with alumna Abby Olena, Ph.D.
Aug. 30, 2019—If you have ever considered a career in science writing and communication, we encourage you to come visit with alumna, Abby Olena, Ph.D., over coffee to hear about her career as a science communicator. Abby completed her PhD in Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University in 2015. During her PhD training, she was awarded a coveted...
ASPIRE Internship: Objective GI, Data Analytics Intern
Aug. 27, 2019—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Objective GI Data Analytics Intern 341 Cool Springs Blvd, #450 Franklin, TN 37067 Objective GI is a life sciences services and technology company establishing clinical research partnerships with gastroenterology medical practices and providing research infrastructure, optimal trial selection, study implementation, and key personnel management. Our proprietary processes and technology eliminate the practice workflow disruptions...
ASPIRE Module Data Science Essentials awarded AAMC 2nd Prize
Aug. 26, 2019—2019 AAMC Innovations in Research and Research Education Award The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) announces four recipients of the 2019 AAMC Innovations in Research and Research Education Award. This is the eighth annual award developed in collaboration with the GREAT Group and GRAND leadership. The GREAT (Graduate Research, Education, and Training) Group is the AAMC’s...
Evolution@Vanderbilt Organization for Students and Trainees
Aug. 26, 2019—Excited about evolutionary studies? Want to participate in fun evolution activities? The Evolutionary Studies Initiative has created the Evolution@Vanderbilt Organization for Students and Trainees (EVOST). This group is designed to create a community of trainees (graduate students and postdocs) interested in evolution who want to participate in the Evolutionary Studies initiatives. Trainees can be interested...