CFT is Hiring Graduate Students for the 2019-2020 Academic Year
Jan. 21, 2019—Each year the Center for Teaching (CFT) recruits a number of graduate students to support its work with graduate students as teaching assistants and future faculty members. The CFT has several types of positions and opportunities available for all graduate students who are interested in teaching as a career. Graduate students can read more about...
Job Opportunity: Teacher, Middle School Math, WEB Tutorial Nashville, Nashville, TN
Jan. 18, 2019—Our Tutorial WEB is a secular middle school tutorial with a mission of preparing students for high school. We partner with homeschool parents to offer classes that meet once or twice weekly with assigned work to be done through the week at home. You can read about our model and learn about our community at...
Explore ASBMB’s course: The Art of Science Communication
Jan. 18, 2019—The ASBMB Public Outreach Committee is proud to offer “The Art of Science Communication,” an online course available for ALL scientists and STEM professionals. The application for the Winter 2019 session of the course is now open. Overview: The goal of the course is to provide participants with fundamental training in science communication, focusing in...
New video series from iBiology about applying for jobs as an industry scientist
Jan. 17, 2019—iBiology posted a new four-part video series on “Job Hunting in Industry: Searching, Applying, Interviewing, and Negotiating for a Scientist Position in Biotech and Pharma,” presented by Bill Lindstaedt, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Career Advancement, International and Postdoctoral Services at the University of California, San Francisco. It’s a terrific resource for biomedical scientists who are...
NCI posts new funding announcement for K99/R00 awards
Jan. 17, 2019—The NIH’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) posted new Funding Opportunity Announcements for NCI Pathway to Independence Awards for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) (Clinical Trial Not Allowed and Clinical Trial Required). While the objective remains similar to the NIH parent award, the NCI-specific awards have some key differences, such as “applicants must have no...
Internship: Medical and Scientific Writing Intern, Whitsell Innovations
Jan. 17, 2019—Whitsell Innovations, Inc. is a full-service medical and scientific writing company. We are seeking interns with writing talent, a strong work ethic, a passion for science, and a desire to learn about written communication in a regulated environment. Application and more information can be found here: https://www.whitsellinnovations.com/careers/ ❖ Because WI provides a wide range of medical...
Medical Writing and Communications Webinar, Feb 4
Jan. 17, 2019—Whitsell Innovations (WI) is a woman-owned, full-service medical and scientific writing company focusing on the needs of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and device industries. Founded in 2006, we have extensive and varied industry experience averaging more than 15 years. Our staff is composed of individuals with industry backgrounds and scientific educations, most with advanced degrees at the...
Transitioning to a Career in Regulatory Affairs: a Two-Day Campus Workshop
Jan. 17, 2019—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to welcome Linda Bowen, a senior regulatory policy and intelligence leader and speaker, to lead the special opportunity: Transitioning to a Career in Regulatory Affairs The workshop will be held on Friday, March 8 AND Saturday, March 9, both days from 8:00am to 4:00pm, in Light Hall....
The Effort Report Live: Your Academic Future
Jan. 16, 2019—“Are you interested in a career in academia but have questions about what it would really be like? If so, please join us for The Effort Report Live: Your Academic Future, a podcast hosted by Dr. Roger Peng of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Elizabeth Matsui of University of Texas at Austin. The Effort Report...
Spring lineup of Digital Scholarship bootcamps & workshops
Jan. 15, 2019—Digital Scholarship Workshops and Boot Camps, Spring 2019 Workshops and Boot Camps take place in Room 418a of the Central Library unless otherwise noted. All are welcome! No need to RSVP. If you have questions, please contact andrew.j.wesolek@vanderbilt.edu. Boot Camps: GitHub, MWF, 12:10-1:00 February 18, 20, 22 This bootcamp will consist of three one-hour sessions that...
Vanderbilt Library Design Challenge: Design a Better Library
Jan. 15, 2019—The Vanderbilt Library Design Challenge will be held February 16 and 28, 2019 and is open to all Vanderbilt students interested in learning about design thinking and the principles of human-centered design* and applying those principles to make the library’s collections, facilities, and/or services and programming more accessible and meaningful for users. For more information: http://researchguides.library.vanderbilt.edu/designchallenge (registration...
Vanderbilt Science Policy Group meeting 1/17 at Flying Saucer
Jan. 15, 2019—Interested in science outreach and communication? Want to network with public and health policy experts in Nashville? Thursday, Jan 17th, 5:30-7:30PM, Flying Saucer Join Vanderbilt Science Policy Group for FREE FOOD and a discussion on advocacy and policy with Rep. John Ray Clemmons (D, TN 55th), Dr. Stephen Patrick (VUMC, opioid policy expert), Collier Roberts (VU state policy office), and Megan Lane (lobbyist, fmr. LA for...
ELC Academic Writing Workshops starting 1/25
Jan. 14, 2019—
Women in the Academy Workshop: “Critical Conversations: Conflict Management in the Academy”
Jan. 11, 2019—“Critical Conversations: Conflict Management in the Academy” Stacey Satchell Graduate Life Coach, The Graduate School Thursday, January 24 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch provided on a first-come basis
NCI’s Graduate Student Recruiting Program, May 7-8, 2019
Jan. 9, 2019—There is still time to apply to the 4th Annual Graduate Student Recruiting Program held May 7-8, 2019! Graduate students who apply and are invited to visit NIH have a distinct advantage in obtaining postdoc positions. Please visit the GSRP website for useful information to assist them in completing their application. The deadline for submission is January 31,...
Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement: Creating Your Draft
Jan. 8, 2019—Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement: Creating Your Draft In this workshop, we will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. This...
Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement: Revising Your Draft
Jan. 8, 2019—After attending the Creating Your Draft workshop, this Revising Your Draft workshop will allow participants to get feedback on their teaching philosophy statement. This session will include a quick review of best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market, however most of the time will be spent peer reviewing each other’s...
Project Healthcare Portfolio Startup Showcase 1/31/19
Jan. 7, 2019—Join us for Project Healthcare Portfolio Startup Showcase! Thu, January 31, 2019 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST For the past 7 months, fourteen hand-picked startups from our Project Healthcare Portfolio program have been working intensively with the EC team, advisors, industry experts, and thought leaders to scale their businesses and expand their impact. This exclusive event...
Internship opportunity with Health Velocity Capital
Jan. 7, 2019—Health Velocity Capital is one of the nation’s leading healthcare software and services venture capital and growth equity investment firms. Working in close partnership with some of the nation’s largest and most influential healthcare organizations, our mission is to generate outstanding financial returns while being the preferred innovation partner of entrepreneurs and investors working toward the...