FAQs
May. 13, 2019—How do I choose Networking Huddles? How do I register for the Career Planning afternoon sessions? Those who have registered will receive an email in late May providing you with the following choices: You may attend 6 rotations of Networking Huddles, or You may attend a Career Planning workshop + 3 Networking Huddles. Based on...
The Writing Studio is open for Maymester and Summer sessions!
May. 9, 2019—During Maymester (May 6-31) and Summer sessions (June 4-August 9), the Writing Studio will offer consultation hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Not on campus? Synchronous online appointments are available by request (follow link for request form and procedures). Requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to appointments (and by...
National Science Foundation (NSF) Program Officer Jan Cuny Talk – Monday 5/13
May. 9, 2019—Towards a more Inclusive and Diverse Computing Community Dr. Jan Cuny, National Science Foundation (NSF) Monday, May 13th, 3:30pm Cohen Memorial Hall, 203 https://events.vanderbilt.edu/index.php?eID=128400 All students should have the opportunity to take rigorous computer science (CS) courses that are relevant to their lives and their interests, courses that engage and inspire them. Whether they are...
Interested in defense, intelligence, or consulting careers? Attend the DTRA Chem/Bio Defense Science & Technology Conference this November.
May. 9, 2019—The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) will host the 2019 Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology (CBD S&T) Conference at the Duke Energy Convention Center, in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 18-21, 2019. Collaborate with more than 1,500 scientists, program managers and leaders from across the globe who are committed to making the world safer by...
Event: McKinsey Employer Info Session
May. 8, 2019—McKinsey brings together an outstanding group of colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds to help leading organizations tackle their most complex challenges. We have long been a leader in strategic management and our work in healthcare is growing rapidly. More than 40% of our consultants have advanced degrees in fields outside of business, and...
Job Opportunity: Director, Graduate Faculty Development, UCSF, San Francisco, CA
May. 7, 2019—UCSF is looking for a Director of Graduate Faculty Development! https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=6495&siteid=5226#jobDetails=2841780_5226 This is a BRAND NEW position to develop a program of professional development opportunities and resources for faculty who mentor and supervise basic science PhD students. The Director will work in UCSF’s Graduate Division, in close collaboration with other Grad Div staff, the...
Lunchtime Keynote and Workshop Speaker
May. 2, 2019— The BRET Office of Career Development and the Training Grants in the Biomedical and Biological Sciences are excited to welcome Keynote Speaker, Melanie Sinche, Director of the Career Development Center, Executive Director of the Women’s Leadership Center, University of Saint Joseph. Melanie Sinche is also the author of the essential career planning guide book for...
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist, XSOLIS, Nashville, TN
Apr. 29, 2019—ABOUT THE COMPANY XSOLIS transforms how healthcare providers and insurers manage care and collaborate towards a smarter future. We help our clients leverage data to effectively support clinical expertise – from managing care transitions to making informed decisions on status, our data science team facilitates operational and financial success for healthcare organizations across the nation....
VUADCC hosts alumna Aparna Shekar, BCG
Apr. 26, 2019—The Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club (VUADCC) is pleased to share an opportunity for an informal, in-person chat with BCG consultant, Dr. Aparna Shekar, on May 9, 2:30-3:30PM. Dr. Shekar received her PhD in Pharmacology in early 2019 and joined BCG shortly thereafter. This is a valuable opportunity to listen to her experience in...
Applying for AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Roundtable Discussion
Apr. 26, 2019—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Have you thought about applying for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program? Join us for this informative roundtable discussion with Shilpy Dixit, Teddy van Opstal, and Phil Ko, PhD, who have all been through the process of applying and interviewing for this prestigious program. Bring...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Biology, Cumberland University, Lebanon TN
Apr. 25, 2019—Qualified applicants are sought for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Biology. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities In addition to instructional duties, other responsibilities include assessment, mentoring and advising students, and university service. The biology faculty at Cumberland University work with biology and biochemistry majors, pre-professional and pre-nursing students, and students taking biology for a general...
ASCB Summer Biotech Courses openings still available!
Apr. 25, 2019—Openings Still Available for Both Summer Biotech Courses! Deadline Extended Until April 30 Join one of these week-long, hands-on courses to help you transition to a job in biotech or pharma. Discover the commercial side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. On average, more than 50% of past attendees have...
Careers in Pharmaceutical Discovery Day, April 29th
Apr. 18, 2019—Careers in Pharmaceutical Discovery Day is an event organized by the students of the CBID training grant in association with Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation (VI4). Highlighted guests include representatives from 4 major pharmaceutical companies: Merck, Genentech, Roche, and AstraZeneca. Presentations will discuss the hurdles, highlights, and day-to-day life of a scientist in...
Beer and Biotech May 9th
Apr. 18, 2019—On May 9, join Life Science Tennessee and the Academic Alliance in Nashville at the Flying Saucer to network with each other, idea share and hear about the latest life science industry news. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nashville-beer-biotech-may-tickets-60467383572
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Writing the Science of a Grant
Apr. 11, 2019—Wednesday, June 5, 2019 9:00am 306 AB Light Hall C. Michael Stein, M.B. Ch.B., Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology & Immunology Dan May Chair of Medicine & Pharmacology Associate Director, Division of Clinical Pharmacology Director of Fellowship Program, Division of Clinical Pharmacology The most important principle for writing a fundable grant is for you...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Preparing for an Academic Career-Teaching Statements and Diversity Statements
Apr. 11, 2019—cosponsored by the Vanderbilt Postdoc Association Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:00am 419 AB Light Hall with Gregory J Smith, Graduate Teaching Fellow, Center for Teaching Description: Participants will learn the basics of preparing documents for the academic job market, with a particular focus on Teaching Statements and Diversity Statements. You will have a chance to...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Securing and Maintaining Collaborations
Apr. 11, 2019—cosponsored by the Vanderbilt Postdoc Association Wednesday, April 17, 2019 9:00am 411 CD Light Hall Dr. Jonathan Gilligan (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences), Dr. Thomas Palmeri (Department of Psychology) and Dr. Chuck Sanders (Department of Biochemistry) A necessary skill for postdocs to have for career advancement is learning how to collaborate. In this session,...
Symposium Speakers
Apr. 11, 2019—We are thrilled to welcome a diverse group of speakers representing different specialties, backgrounds, companies, and universities.
Networking Huddles
Apr. 11, 2019—Now in its third year of symposium iteration, Networking Huddles are small-group networking opportunities with structured rotations for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to meet with alumni and employers for 15 minutes at a time. These Huddles have previously been very successful and a meaningful personal experience for attendees. Below we will feature a list...
Schedule
Apr. 11, 2019—Symposium Schedule 9:00-9:10am Welcoming Remarks with Associate Dean Kathy Gould 9:10-10:35am Panel Presentations I 9:10am Jill Weimer, PhD, Associate Scientist and Senior Director of Therapeutic Development, Sanford Research 9:25 Odaine Gordon, PhD, Senior Scientist, Pharmacyclics (an AbbVie company) 9:40 Melody Davis, PhD, Managing Partner, Versant Learning Solutions 9:55 Maria Alfaro, PhD, Clinical Laboratory Director, Institute...