Launch Tennessee’s summer internship program application is open!
Jan. 7, 2019—Launch Tennessee’s internship program is looking for qualified candidates to work with one of several startups in their network. LaunchTN started the Summer Internship Program in May 2014, providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage in Tennessee’s startup communities. LaunchTN’s Internship Program boasts 120+ talented, innovative alumni who worked in one of Tennessee’s...
PreFlight Pitch Night! by The Nashville Entrepreneur Center, 1/8/19
Jan. 7, 2019—Join us as we celebrate the entrepreneurs graduating from PreFlight Session 3 of 2018! On the evening of January 8, entrepreneurs from the class will pitch their business concepts to a panel of judges & a live audience at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. Join us to watch the pitches, meet the entrepreneurs, & enjoy networking...
Job Opportunity: Associate Principal Investigator, Bioinformatics, Battelle National Biodefense Institute, Frederick, MD
Jan. 7, 2019—Battelle National Biodefense Institute (http://bnbi.org/) is hiring in their bioinformatics group Associate Principal Investigator, Bioinformatics (#638) Frederick, MD, US 5 days agoRequisition ID : 1495 BACKGROUND The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) is a Department of Homeland Security federal laboratory (DHS) sponsored by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate and operated by the Battelle National Biodefense...
Center for Teaching’s “Teaching 101” Workshop
Jan. 7, 2019—Have you been thrust into an instructional role for which you feel unprepared? Are you a multi-semester teacher who wants a refresher on some of the basics? Regardless of your teaching experience, this workshop will provide practical, concrete guidance on the mechanics of teaching and classroom presence, with an eye towards small tweaks and adjustments...
Summer Internship with the VU Office of Federal Relations
Jan. 4, 2019—Office of Federal Relations Summer 2019 Internship INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION: The Office of Federal Relations invites undergraduate or graduate students from Vanderbilt University or the Washington, D.C.-area with ties to Tennessee who are interested in higher education or science public policy issues to apply for our summer internship. This internship will provide you with a firsthand...
Science Policy Internship with Research!America
Jan. 4, 2019—SCIENCE POLICY INTERNSHIP We are currently accepting applications for science policy internship positions (start and end dates flexible). Please submit your materials no later than 5 p.m. (eastern) on Friday, January 11, 2019. Research!America’s Mission Research!America is committed to advancing human health by making biomedical and health research a higher national priority. We advocate for a federal policy climate...
Internship Opportunity: Whitsell Innovations, Inc.
Jan. 4, 2019—Interns at Whitsell Innovations, Inc. Whitsell Innovations (WI), Inc, 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...
American Society for Microbiology Vanderbilt Student Chapter general interest meeting
Jan. 4, 2019—The Vanderbilt student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology is holding a general interest meeting on January 25th for anyone interested in participating in or joining the group. Our organization is open to students, staff, postdocs, and anyone else currently in or working toward a career in microbiology. We will go over some of...
Join the TechVenture Challenge! Interest Meeting on January 10th
Jan. 4, 2019— Do you want experience in science entrepreneurship/commercialization? Join the TechVenture Challenge! Work in cross-disciplinary teams Develop mock commercialization plans Pitch plans for a cash prize to industry experts An interest meeting for participants and volunteers will be January 10th at 5:00 pm Light Hall 512. This meeting will help determine the...
Job Opportunity: Avalere Health FDA & Regulatory Fellow, Washington, DC
Dec. 14, 2018—FDA Fellowship Program Avalere’s FDA Fellowship Program invites applications from advanced-degree professionals who have strong backgrounds in science and technology and are looking to transition their scientific background into the policy environment. Small and highly selective, our FDA Fellows spend 6 months immersed in healthcare regulatory policy and strategy issues. In this full-time, paid fellowship,...
Job Openings at Pfizer, St. Louis and Kit Creek, NC
Dec. 14, 2018—BRET alumni Lawrence Thompson forwarded the following job opportunities to us. Let Kate Stuart know if you would like his contact information to learn more about the jobs or use his name as a referral. Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D, Gene Therapy, Biotherapeutics Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D, Biotherapeutics
Practice Faculty Interviews with Roger Chalkley
Dec. 13, 2018—In the months of January, and February on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8am, Roger Chalkley is offering to help postdocs who are currently interviewing for research faculty jobs by doing an individual practice interview session. Participants must have a faculty position currently scheduled for academic faculty positions at a research institutions. If interested, you will...
Job Opportunity: Analyst, Proactive Worldwide, Schaumburg, IL
Dec. 11, 2018—Position Summary: The Analyst is responsible for working with a team to analyze and present insights about our clients’ competitive landscape by organizing and analyzing findings from primary (interview based) and secondary (internet based) research, writing reports and/or presentations summarizing the findings and analysis. The Analyst will work collaboratively on and provide leadership to an engagement team in...
Vertex Fellows Summer Research Program
Dec. 6, 2018—Be a Vertex Fellow! Each year, the Vertex Fellows program brings together the next generation of investigators from across the globe. Designed to reach early career professionals, the program spans one year, allowing Fellows to collaborate directly with Vertex project teams and make real-world contributions to serious disease areas with unmet patient needs. Headlined by...
Job Opportunity: Research Regulatory Affairs Project Manager, VICTR, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Dec. 6, 2018—Research Regulatory Affairs Project Manager – VICTR Your Role Serves as the central resource to investigators to assist and provide guidance regarding Investigational New Drug (IND) development through experience with and knowledge of related federal regulations (FDA). Works closely and partners with investigators and internal departments to deliver safe and effective research designs for clinical...
Job Opportunity: R & D Specialist – Biochemical Genetics and Special Chemistry, LeBoneur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN
Dec. 4, 2018—R & D Specialist – Biochemical Genetics and Special Chemistry The R & D Specialist will assist clinical lab director developing and validating high complexity laboratory developed tests (LDTs) using high (ultra) performance liquid chromatography (HUPLC) and gas chromatography (GC) mass spectrometry. This individual will assist with the roll of new methods, QA/QC activities, SOPs,...
Job Opportunity: Research Grants Manager, Susan G. Komen®, Dallas / Remote
Dec. 3, 2018—Basic Function At Susan G. Komen®, we are committed to saving lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer to achieve our Bold Goal to reduce the number of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. by 50 percent by 2026. Our Research...
Job Opportunity: Translational Research Navigator II, Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Dec. 3, 2018—Translational Research Navigator II The mission of the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR), which is of strategic importance to our institution and its research operation, is to remove impediments to translational science so that innovations reach the people who need them more quickly. We are a workforce united not only by common...
Event: Demystifying Taxes for Graduate Students and Postdocs, January 22
Dec. 3, 2018—Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Wilson Hall 103 Contact: Stacey Satchell Email: stacey.satchell@vanderbilt.edu Phone: 615-343-8535 Website: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/current_students/gradlife.php Preparing a tax return can be daunting for a trainee, especially when fellowships and scholarships are involved, and it’s difficult to find resources that address this special situation. This presentation introduces how ordinary income is taxed and addresses how...
Event: The Graduate Student and Postdoc’s Guide to Personal Finance, January 24
Dec. 3, 2018—Thursday, January 24, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Alumni Hall, Room 201 Contact: Stacey Satchell Email: stacey.satchell@vanderbilt.edu Phone: 615-343-5835 Website: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/current_students/gradlife.php Audience: Community only This comprehensive presentation or workshop teaches stipend-receiving graduate students the basics of personal finance and how they can set and reach financial goals during grad school. This talk is appropriate for grad students of all years....