Tell us about the spark that launched your STEM journey with #MySTEMspark
Nov. 29, 2018—What was your STEM spark? The National Science Foundation seeks to energize the STEM community around the importance of STEM education and is asking its partners, stakeholders and anyone who has a passion science to share the moment the moment that sparked their curiosity about or interest in science, technology, engineering or math. We want...
Event: Vanderbilt MPH Info Session
Nov. 28, 2018—The Vanderbilt MPH Program will be holding an Info Session on Friday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. in Light Hall 306. This session is for any interested faculty, students, or staff who want to learn more about public health at Vanderbilt.
Where to Find Science Communication Internships
Nov. 27, 2018—Looking for an internship in science communication and don’t know where to start? Erin Winick, Associate Editor Future of Work:MIT Tech Review was in the same boat and compiled a great resource to help. Find opportunities in journalism, research and nonprofit organizations, and more. Check out her list here: https://code.likeagirl.io/where-to-find-science-communication-internships-53d7edea471e
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Fisk University, Cancer Biology, Nashville, TN
Nov. 26, 2018—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Teaching Internship: Cancer Biology Class Lecture/Discussion: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 1-2 PM Course-associated laboratory: Friday 2-5 PM 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...
PhD Career Connections: The tenure track at teaching (PUI) and minority institutions (MSI, HBCU, HSI)
Nov. 26, 2018—Friday January 18th 2:00pm Light Hall 202 Steven Damo, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Co-director of the MARC U*STAR Program, at Fisk University here in Nashville. Please join us to here about his career at teaching (PUI) and minority institutions (MSI, HBCU, HSI) Learn more about his research and...
2019 Young Scientist Seminars Application is open!
Nov. 20, 2018—TheYoung Scientist Seminars (YSS) is a video series produced by iBiology that features young scientists giving talks about their research and discoveries. It is a great opportunity for PhD students and postdocs in the biological sciences who are interested in science communication and in sharing their work with an international audience of students, scientists, and...
Event: VPhD AMA/Webinar in November-Personal Finance for PhDs
Nov. 19, 2018—November 29, 2018 (11am PST/ 2pm EST) Emily Roberts, PhD (Founder, Personal Finance for PhDs) Topic: “Post-PhD Financial Success: How to Prepare for and Navigate Your Transition” Start your next job on the right foot by successfully navigating your financial transition out of your PhD training. This webinar will be your roadmap! We’ll discuss everything from moving...
Call for Applications: Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award
Nov. 16, 2018—Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who are demonstrating an interest and aptitude for working at the intersection of science and policy. Recipients of the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award receive: · A trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the AIBS Congressional Visits...
Event: The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want?
Nov. 9, 2018—The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want? Wednesday, Nov. 14; 3:00 – 5:00 pm Alumni Hall 100 (HSSE) & 201 (STEM) RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/MHwBJgAq7GkIIpkX2 –Who better to learn from than faculty members who have been on the other side of the interview? We’ll have 2 panels—one for STEM disciplines (Room 201), and one for Humanities/Social...
Event: Proposals 101, November 13, 2018
Nov. 8, 2018—Proposals 101 November 13, 12:30-1:30 PM Bronson Ingram College, Room 1003 Presentation by the Vanderbilt University Office of Research Development & Support. This session will discuss the basics of developing research proposals at VU. The 1-hour workshop will cover finding funding opportunities, building relationships with sponsors, university resources, and best practices for writing grant and...
Event: What Every International Student Should Know About U.S. Employment
Nov. 6, 2018—What Every International Student Should Know About U.S. Employment Wed, Nov. 7 1:15 – 2:45 pm Owen Averbuch Auditorium (Walk-in hours after the event from 3:15 – 5 pm with Dan: Career Center lobby, Student Life Center, Suite 220) Interested in hearing how H-1B sponsorship happens from the inside? Dan Beaudry, former head of campus...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Immunobiology, Department of Biology, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Nov. 2, 2018—The Department of Biology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 19, 2019. We are seeking candidates with research interests in the broad field of immunobiology or immunology. A Ph.D. in the life sciences and postdoctoral research experience are...
Job Opportunity: Two Assistant Professors, Biology, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO
Nov. 2, 2018—Missouri Western State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions to begin in August 2019. Expertise in physiology, anatomy, developmental biology, neuroscience, histology, toxicology, endocrinology, and/or science education is desired. Primary teaching responsibilities will be human anatomy and physiology, developmental biology, and/or nonmajors general biology. Opportunities to teach and develop courses in the candidate’s area...
Job Opportunity: Lecturer, Department of Biology, University of Mass, Amherst, MA
Nov. 2, 2018—The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (www.bio.umass.edu/biology) seeks a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer to coordinate and direct the first-year biology laboratory experience for life science majors. The primary responsibilities of this position include: Designing and implementing undergraduate laboratory experiences with an emphasis on an inquiry-based and/or CURE (course-based undergraduate research experience) curriculum...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, SIU Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Nov. 2, 2018—The Department of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek applicants with training in Biology and STEM Education. The successful candidate will share responsibility for teaching secondary science methods, supervising student teachers, preparing education program reports, and also offer upper-division courses in...
Job Opportunity: Policy Specialist, National Farm to School Network, Washington, DC
Nov. 2, 2018—National Farm to School Network (NFSN) in Washington, DC has an opening for a Policy Specialist. NSSN is an information, advocacy and networking hub for communities working to bring local food sourcing and food and agriculture education into schools and early care and education settings. The Policy Specialist leads implementation of NFSN’s policy priorities to...
Job Opportunity: Oncology-Focused Associate Consultant, Bionest Partners, New York, NY
Nov. 1, 2018—Bionest Partners is a boutique strategy consulting firm focused exclusively on the life sciences. We work with our clients to help them answer key issues that arise during the development and commercialization of their products and support them in addressing the most critical issues in today’s market – securing new sources of growth, enhancing competitive...
PhD Career Connections: Technical Sales and Support
Oct. 31, 2018—PhD Career Connections presents: Technical Sales and Support Friday, November 30, 2018 11:30am Light Hall 202 Featuring Juliana Lewis, PhD Technical Sales Consultant for Miltenyi Biotec Registration is requested Dr. Juliana Lewis is a highly accomplished Technical Sales Consultant for Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. with a strong, versatile background in Immunology, Cancer, Stem Cells and Neuroscience....
PhD Career Connections: Biotechnology and Discovery
Oct. 24, 2018—Join us for an event with Shannon Harlan, PhD. for our November PhD Career Connections PhD Career Connections: Biotechnology and Discovery Friday, November 9th 1:00pm – 2:00pm Light Hall 202 Registration is requested. Shannon is a research scientist at Eli Lilly and Co. Her role entails developing novel biological therapeutics which includes antibody and peptide...
Event: Employment Opportunities at the US Food and Drug Administration
Oct. 24, 2018—Featuring Dr. La’Nissa Brown-Baker, Associate Director for Scientific Staffing, Office of the Commissioner, Office of Medical Products and Tobacco (OMPT), FDA, DHHS FDA’s mission is to ensure and advance public health, and the FDA hires various STEM professionals to address regulatory needs. FDA employs scientists in a wide variety of fields and disciplines, including biologists, chemists,...