SFARI 2020 Bridge to Independence Award – Request for Applications
Dec. 17, 2019—The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is pleased to announce the 2020 Bridge to Independence Award request for applications (BTI RFA). The BTI Award program engages talented early-career scientists in autism research by facilitating their transition to research independence and providing grant funding at the start of their professorships. Fellows receive a commitment of...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Cancer Biology, Fisk University
Dec. 16, 2019—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Cancer Biology Lecture: M/W 1:00-2:00pm Lab: Fridays 1:00-4:00pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It is Nashville’s oldest institution of higher education and conveniently located...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Biochemistry II, Fisk University
Dec. 16, 2019—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Biochemistry II Lecture: T/TH 11:00am-12:30pm Lab: Thursdays 3;30-6:30pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It is Nashville’s oldest institution of higher education and conveniently located...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Biological Principles II, Belmont University
Dec. 13, 2019—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: Biological Principles II: Biology course for science and pre-health majors Choose one of two lecture sections and/or one of two lab sections -Class Lecture/Discussion: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00-8:50 am -Class Lecture/Discussion: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-9:50 am -Lab Mon 1:00-3:50 -Lab Wed 1:00-3:50 Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Ranked No. 5 in...
ASPIRE on the Road Spring 2020
Dec. 12, 2019—ASPIRE on the Road, Boston 2020 Agenda Alumni Networking Happy Hour ASPIRE on the Road, Boston 2020 ASPIRE on the Road will be taking trainees to visit Boston, MA. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. Twelve trainees will...
Job Opportunity: Multiple Positiosn, Cell Signaling Technology, Danvers, MA
Dec. 12, 2019—There are currently several open positions at Cell Signaling Technology https://www.cellsignal.com/ Open Positions : Inside Sales Representative Product Scientist Scientist – Antibody Technology Development Senior Bioinformatics Information & Data Scientist Senior Scientist/Group Leader – Multiplex Assays Senior RA – Proteomics Descriptions can be found here https://www.cellsignal.com/contents/about-us/working-at-cst/working-at-cst Please reach out directly to Vanderbilt alumnus, Shidong...
ASPIRE on the Road 2020 is here!
Dec. 11, 2019—The much anticipated announcement of the 2020 ASPIRE on the Road is here! We are off to Boston, MA April 29-May 1! We will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. A maximum of 12 trainees will be selected to participate. Travel...
English Language Center (ELC) Spring Semester Programming
Dec. 11, 2019—The ELC offers various programs to meet the needs of those at Vanderbilt who have a first language other than English. Program courses and workshops are designed to target specific learning objectives. Here’s information on what’s open for registration for the Spring semester: For students: English for Academics and Professionals courses (Academic Writing, Academic Speaking,...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Research, University of Missouri
Dec. 9, 2019—The Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Missouri is searching for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. We are seeking someone who is passionate about developing students at a public institution, coordinating events, promoting undergraduate research, using their talents and strengths, and having fun with a team of like-minded colleagues! This is an amazing opportunity...
UCSF Path to Postdoc 2020
Dec. 9, 2019—See website for more information https://iracda.ucsf.edu/path-postdoc
ASPIRE Internship: BioCentury Inc., Data Analyst Intern
Dec. 6, 2019—BioCentury Inc. Data Analyst Intern Spring 2020 BioCentury, a global business intelligence company serving the biopharmaceutical industry and investors, is pursuing numerous initiatives involving machine learning, big data, data science, target science, and more. We are looking for interns in a part-time data entry and analyst role to interpret and validate business data as...
ASPIRE Job Search Series for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs
Dec. 5, 2019—Explore topics specific to the job search process. The ASPIRE Job Search Series is a monthly career development workshop series for biomedical Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scientists covering topics pertinent to preparing for and participating in the job search. All past session handouts can be found via the special Vanderbilt Box Job Search Series folder Add the sessions to your calendar and...
Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS)
Dec. 4, 2019—Baylor College of Medicine invites outstanding senior graduate students to apply for Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS), for students from around the nation to explore postdoctoral opportunities, meet faculty with aligned interests, and learn about the resources at Baylor College of Medicine. Selected candidates will be invited for a fully-funded three-day trip to Houston from...
Grant planning strategies
Dec. 3, 2019—If you’re writing a grant or a fellowship application, check out this terrific article on grant planning strategies. It’s chock full of great advice from a recently retired program officer from NIGMS. https://www.molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/mbc.E19-08-0448
NIH announces new K99/R00 to promote diversity
Dec. 2, 2019—The NIH has recently announced a new type of K99/R00, the MOSAIC K99/R00 [Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity]. You can find details at the following links: Program announcement: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/par-19-343.html Additional tips / guidance from Edge for Scholars: https://edgeforscholars.org/nih-offers-new-type-of-k99-r00/
Internship opportunity: Clinical Data Analytics Intern, Ascension
Nov. 22, 2019—Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of...
Women in the Academy: Negotiating your First Academic Job
Nov. 20, 2019—The next session of the Women in the Academy series will be held on 12/4. Please see below for more information.
LaunchTN Mentor Networks: Student Edition, applications due November 30th
Nov. 19, 2019—The LaunchTN Mentor Networks: Student Edition is an eight-month mentoring program for early-stage Tennessee student-founded companies. STEM-focused startups will connect with a network of valuable guidance and resources while the founders continue to pursue their degrees. Apply by Nov. 30 to join the 2020 cohort! See the program flyer for more details
Fellowship opportunity teaching science abroad with Science Corps
Nov. 18, 2019—The mission of Science Corps is to build STEM capacity worldwide while empowering the next generation of global scientists. Science Corps welcomes applications from individuals who have recently completed or will soon receive a PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline, but who have not yet begun a faculty or similar level...
Event: Demystifying Data Science Roles
Nov. 14, 2019—Join the Data Science Institute as they welcome Yorgos Askilidis, Senior Data Scientist, Instagram to discuss the categorization of data science roles in industry. Registration requested: https://forms.gle/KZXRMtbFg5uLGWL96 Title: Demystifying Data Science Roles Tuesday, November 19 | 4pm | Buttrick Hall 101 Yorgos is a senior data scientist at Instagram in NYC, where he works...