Introducing: Science Reporting Quick Tips!
Sep. 21, 2024—Science reporting plays a crucial role in helping the public understand complex scientific topics and their implications. By translating technical research into accessible stories, journalists enable informed decision-making and foster a greater appreciation for scientific advancements. Effective science reporting requires a deep dive into scientific literature, interviews with experts, and a critical evaluation of evidence...
Lilly Visiting Scientist Fellowship Program applications open
Sep. 19, 2024—The Lilly Visiting Scientist Fellowship is a unique one-year, post-graduate program for Pharm.D., M.D., and relevant Ph.D. or master’s degree graduates. The program exposes fellows to a myriad of pharmaceutical functions and provides hands-on involvement with the drug development process. Fellows are assigned to one department yet work closely with other areas, enabling them to...
Register today for Dr. Milgram’s virtual event on resilience and career development!
Sep. 18, 2024—Please join the Academy for Excellence in Education (AEE) on October 14th, at 12PM, as Dr. Sharon Milgram presents “Resilience & Career Development.” Dr. Milgram is the Director of the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE), where she directs a trans-NIH Office dedicated to the career advancement of over 6000 trainees. Click here to...
PhD Career Stories: Career Evolution in Biopharma: from Drug Discovery to Drug Development, Executive Leader and Board Member
Sep. 18, 2024—Join us at our PhD Career Stories on Thursday, October 3, at 10am in Light Hall 214, to learn about Dr. Lori Rudolph-Owen’s career path and experiences in various roles in biotech from drug discovery to drug development, executive leader, and board member. Registration requested for this event.
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Brewery Lab Intern, Jackalope Brewing Company, Nashville, TN
Sep. 18, 2024—Jackalope Brewing Company Brewery Lab Intern 429B Houston Street Nashville, TN 37203 Jackalope Brewing Company is a locally owned and operated brewery that has been producing beer in Nashville since 2011. While Jackalope beer is served throughout Tennessee, with additional distribution in North Carolina, Nevada, and Texas, the brewery and onsite taproom are located in...
Takeda Fellowship Program now accepting applications!
Sep. 16, 2024—Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. Critical to the success of the program is our ability to prepare Fellows to meet the ongoing workforce needs in various areas of industry. Our program gives fellows an opportunity to...
ASPIRE Up: Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
Sep. 13, 2024—with Madhvi Venkatesh, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Educator Faculty Office of Biomedical Research Education & Training (BRET) Curriculum Director, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Tuesday October 1, 2024 10:30a-12:00p Light Hall 411 Registration is requested Most job applications for teaching-intensive faculty positions require candidates to write a ‘teaching philosophy” or statement....
GPAS Peak Performance session for October 2024
Sep. 11, 2024—Don’t miss Peak Performance in October!
September Women in the Academy session
Sep. 11, 2024—Join the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center for our September Women in the Academy session celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation, Getting Connected: Expanding Your Network 2.0, on Tuesday, September 17th at NOON in Alumni Hall Reading Room 206. This month’s luncheon will feature officers from the GWOC, GSC, VPA, and OBGAPS. Anchorlink Registration: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/10329840
St. Jude virtual research career, education, and training fair, September 25th
Sep. 9, 2024—10:00am – 6pm Central Main Event hours will be from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Extended 1:1 meetings will start at 3:00pm and go until 6:00pm. View Event Schedule Here Registration is FREE through THIS LINK For questions please contact manali.ghosh@stjude.org Who is invited? Undergraduate and Master’s students interested in a PhD degree in biomedical sciences Doctoral students seeking...
Teaching Opportunities with VU Programs for Talented Youth
Sep. 4, 2024—Please note that these opportunities are for those who are post-qualifying exam and with PI approval! This information is from the Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, a unit within Peabody College, that has many compensated opportunities for teaching students on campus or virtually during the summer: During a typical summer, we operate academic focused day and...
Unique Opportunity: Takeda Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Sep. 4, 2024—The Takeda/Northeastern Fellowship Recruitment Team welcomes you to apply for the Takeda Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: We are excited to share that Takeda, in collaboration with Northeastern University, is accepting PhD candidates for Takeda’s Post-doctoral Fellowship Program. This offers a unique opportunity for PhD students to explore various functional areas within: Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Clinical Science...
Presidential Management Fellowship program application open- great for transitioning to government
Sep. 4, 2024—The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Class of 2024 Application opens September 4, 2024, and runs until September 18, 2024 (opening and closing at Noon Eastern Time). The application will be accessible via an announcement on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) once the application opens. Changes effective with the 2025 Application will be listed under the “What’s New for...
NIH Loan Repayment Programs Now Accepting Applications
Sep. 4, 2024—The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress and designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. The escalating costs of advanced education and training in medicine and clinical specialties are forcing some scientists to abandon their research careers for higher-paying private...
HOLOBIOME Film Screening Opportunity
Sep. 3, 2024— Following an introduction by Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and two short documentary films, a panel of experts in infectious diseases, epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance will discuss the crisis of antibiotic resistance and what we can do to curb this threat.
ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: TSC Alliance, International Research Conference Intern (Remote)
Aug. 29, 2024—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: TSC Alliance® International Research Conference Intern (Remote) 8737 Colesville Road, Suite 400 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 About the TSC Alliance: The TSC Alliance is an internationally recognized nonprofit that does everything it takes to improve the lives of people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). TSC is a rare genetic disease that causes...
General Manager, Life Sciences Corporate Alliances, Brock Center, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Aug. 28, 2024—Job ID: R-28224 Apply here: https://vumc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/vumccareers/job/Nashville-TN/General-Manager–Life-Sciences-Corporate-Alliances–Brock-Center_R-28224-1 Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will...
Merck Showcase: an Info Session with Virtual Speakers and an In-Person Discussion
Aug. 28, 2024—Join us on Friday, September 20, in Light Hall 419, for an in-person information session with host and alumnus Dave Westover, PhD, who will be virtually hosting other colleagues at Merck who will describe their team and the work they do there. Attend all or some sessions throughout the two hours. Come and go as...
PhD Career Stories: Industry Science with Dave Westover, PhD
Aug. 28, 2024— Join us on Friday, September 20, at 10am in Light Hall 214 to learn more about alumnus Dave Westover, PhD, a Senior Scientist, Analytical Research and Development, at Merck. Registration requested for this event. During his visit to Vanderbilt, Dr. Westover will be choosing six trainees to meet individually for a 20-minute one-on-one visit...
Beyond the Professoriate career and professional development resource- available to Vanderbilt trainees!
Aug. 23, 2024—What is Beyond the Professoriate? Beyond the Professorate offers an extensive range of resources to help PhDs graduate student and postdocs understand and evaluate career options at any stage of your career journey. They provide assessment tools to help identify your career options or if you are further along, they provide resources including writing your...