Announcements
April 27 Webinar on Finding Funding Opportunities
Apr. 20, 2021—The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is hosting an upcoming webinar on finding funding opportunities. The webinar is for researchers at all career stages and in all disciplines. Finding Funding Opportunities: Strategies for Success – Register Here April 27, 2021 • 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT This session will cover resources to identify federal and...
BioTN Academic Alliance Virtual Biotech Job Fair (May 1) and Virtual Resume Workshop (Apr 22)
Apr. 13, 2021—The BioTN Academic Alliance has two great events coming up: 2nd VIRTUAL JOB FAIR WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 1st, 2021 TIME: 8:30 AM TO 1:30 PM (CST) REGISTER HERE FOR FREE! You will be exposed to companies across Tennessee with available biotech jobs who are looking to expand their workforce and wanting to get to know job seekers in...
Registration is now open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit
Apr. 13, 2021—Registration is now open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit, Research!America’s summit for early career researchers, on June 30, 2021 from 11-6 p.m. ET. During this one-day virtual event, early career researchers will have the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in professional development...
Bard College Citizen Scientist 2022 call for hire
Apr. 13, 2021—Description Citizen Science at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY is seeking instructors for January 2022. Citizen Science is an innovative program designed to provide opportunities for students in their first year of college to develop their personal science literacy through hands-on, real-world coursework and projects. We ask… What does it mean to be scientifically literate? What is the role of citizens...
Game night with the Graduate Women in Science Nashville Chapter
Apr. 13, 2021—The Graduate Women in Science Nashville Chapter is co-hosting a game night with the Tuscaloosa chapter on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30pm This event is open to all new and interested members of the Nashville and Tuscaloosa chapters of Graduate Women in Science! See flyer for more details!
2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium: Writing Panel
Apr. 7, 2021— It’s time for the 2021 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: Careers for the Citizen Scientist! WRITING PANEL Friday, May 7 3:00-4:00pm CST Zoom Webinar Register for Writing Panel Dr. Christopher Arnette, PhD, Developmental Editor for Current Protocols, Wiley Dr. Christopher Arnette received his PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology from Vanderbilt University with Dr. Irina Kaverina. His...
Changes coming to the NIH Biosketch format
Apr. 7, 2021—The NIH is changing the NIH Biosketch format effective May 25, 2021. If you are submitting a fellowship or career development award application after that time, be sure you are using the correct format. You can read how the Biosketch form is changing in the announcement, NOT-OD-073.
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program application: deadline approaching!
Apr. 7, 2021—Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine welcomes applications for its Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program. The application period is now open! The deadline to apply is **April 30, 2021**, and the 2021 session will last from **August 30** until **November 19**. The Program...
“The New D.C.”: VSPG Chat with Dr. Heather Bloemhard—Tuesday, 4/20 at 5pm CT
Apr. 6, 2021—The Vanderbilt Science Policy Group is excited to announce a webinar and discussion with Dr. Heather Bloemhard, Assistant Director of Federal Relations in Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 20th from 5:00-6:00pm CT. We plan to discuss the changes in Washington D.C. that accompany a change in...
Nashville area career fair
Apr. 6, 2021—Vanderbilt is one of several area universities participating in a Nashville area career fair later this week. Employers at the fair include local companies like Aegis Sciences Corporation as well as companies from outside the area. Learn more and register at the career fair website.
Alan Alda Center workshop, The Essentials, being hosted virtually at Vanderbilt April 15, 1-4pm CST; limited spots available to current postdoctoral fellows
Mar. 31, 2021—The Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training is hosting the 2021 VITA Scholars Symposium which brings biomedical PhD students to Vanderbilt to present their research, learn about the Vanderbilt community and resources, obtain training in scientific communication, and establish a durable, personal mentoring relationship with a Vanderbilt junior faculty member. This unique opportunity in biomedical...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Mar. 26, 2021—AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Tuesday, April 6 4:00 PM CT https://bit.ly/3l8eAVo Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
ABRF Chapter MWACD Virtual Event: Why a Career in Cores
Mar. 26, 2021—The ABRF Midwest Association of Chapter Directors (MWACD) is hosting a free virtual event on April 2nd. The event aims to introduce undergraduate, graduate, and community college students to careers in research shared resources. Details are below– registration is required to get the Zoom link.
2021 Women’s Health Research Symposium
Mar. 26, 2021—The 2021 Women’s Health Research Symposium aims to bring together researchers across various domains to increase collaboration in women’s health research. This symposium will be held as a three-part weekly series in May to celebrate Women’s Health Month. We have an exciting lineup of speakers that will feature innovative gynecology, pregnancy, and reproductive aging research. We...
2021 Vanderbilt National Public Health Week
Mar. 26, 2021—The Vanderbilt MPH Program hosts a series of campus events during National Public Health Week to bring together students, faculty, and staff from across the university and medical center to discuss issues important to improving health and wellness in our community and around the world. The MPH National Public Health Week Planning Committee coordinate the line-up of speakers and events. All are...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern, Decode Health/iQuity Labs, Inc., Remote, Nashville, TN
Mar. 26, 2021—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern (Computational Biology/Data Science) Joint internship position with both IQuity Labs, Inc. and Decode Health, Inc. (remote) Nashville, TN Reports to: Eric Thrailkill, Advisor, Decode Health & IQuity Labs, This is a joint internship position with both IQuity Labs, Inc. and Decode Health, Inc....
ASPIRE welcomes Cytiva for Employer Info Session
Mar. 23, 2021—Cytiva is a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development of novel therapeutics. We have over 7,000 associates in over 40 countries. Our U.S. headquarters is in Marlborough, MA and jobs are available at locations throughout the U.S. as well as globally. Cytiva is recruiting for a wide variety of...
PASIFIC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Seeking Applicants
Mar. 13, 2021—PASIFIC is a new fellowship program for excellent researchers at the Polish Academy of Sciences. PASIFIC is addressed to scientists with PhD or four years of research experience who would like to work in one of the institutes of Polish Academy of Sciences. Among them there is the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) Those,...
Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications, and Ethics Workshop
Mar. 13, 2021—You are invited to participate in the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications, and Ethics Workshop, held virtually on Tuesday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Information about the workshop agenda, speakers and registration can be found on the workshop webpage. The meeting is organized and hosted by the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working Group, and will kick off with a welcome message from Dr....
Bias Awareness & Intervention Workshop for Grad Students & Postdocs
Mar. 11, 2021—The Vanderbilt Graduate School will be hosting (2) half-day day Bias Awareness & Intervention workshops next Friday (a morning session and an afternoon session). The workshops will be facilitated by PowerPlay & Incluxion Works Inc. and will create a safe, interactive space for participants to explore bias and the strategies that can be employed to respond...