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....
Job Posting: Assistant Professor of Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Marian University, Indianapolis, IN
Nov. 30, 2018—Note: **Postdoc experience is a benefit but direct from grad school would also be competitive. Assistant Professor of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology Marian University, a Catholic Franciscan, liberal arts institution of higher education, is seeking a broadly trained, Assistant Professor of Biology in Cell and Molecular Biology who complements existing strengths in the biology...
Interested in Consulting?
Nov. 30, 2018—A group of PhD students are interested in reviving the student organization, Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club (or VUADCC). If you want to be involved or learn more, please submit your membership interest to the organization’s Anchorlink page for future discussions on meetings and other updates. https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/organization/vuadcc For additional questions, feel free to contact...
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...