Announcements
Summer internship in science writing and communications with The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Jan. 27, 2021—The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is currently accepting applications for a paid summer internship in science writing and communications. Applications due date: February 28, 2021 Launched in 2004, the Broad is a biomedical research center located in Cambridge, MA. The institute is dedicated to improving human health by using genomics to advance our...
Science Writing Associates Program with The New York Academy of Sciences
Jan. 27, 2021—The New York Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce the continuation of its Science Writing Associates Program, which gives New York metropolitan area graduate students and postdocs the opportunity to build their writing skills and credentials. Each Associate will attend at least three Academy symposia and contribute a 1,200-1,500 word event summary for each...
Beginner Python and R lessons for spring
Jan. 26, 2021—The Digital Scholarship and Communications (DiSC) Office of the Libraries is offering online beginner lessons in R using RStudio and Python using Jupyter notebooks during the spring semester. You can work as part of a group of learners, or study at your own pace. All sessions are free. For more information, schedule, and registration, visit...
FASEB Webinar Highlights Careers Beyond the Bench
Jan. 25, 2021—On Thursday, January 28 at 2 pm ET, FASEB will host a webinar, “Supporting the Whole Scientist: Careers Beyond Academia,” for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers interested in exploring career options. With over 42,000 conferred in 2019 alone, the number of PhDs awarded in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has progressively increased in...
Tools for Career Success in a COVID-19 World
Jan. 25, 2021—This event is organized by the professional development arm of the national ASM organization and will be held on January 27 at 1:00pm Central. ASM membership is not required: “Tools for Career Success in a COVID-19 World, presented by Dr. Shilpa Gadwal, Program Specialist, ASM. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 27 at...
FaculTEA with the Vanderbilt student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology (VU ASM)
Jan. 25, 2021—FaculTEA is an informal teatime discussion with Vanderbilt faculty. This month’s event features Dr. Stephen Townsend of the Department of Chemistry, and is scheduled for this Tuesday, January 26 from 4:00-5:00pm Central. The zoom link is https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/94184254539?pwd=bFdzdFNtT2s5cDF3UDJRTU84VjFrdz09
AAAS 2021 Science Policy Networking Mixer
Jan. 21, 2021—RSVP HERE Date: Wednesday, February 10 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET Location: Virtual! 2021 is a new year, and it’s time to celebrate. Bring your beverage of choice and join STPF for a virtual reception at the 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting! Network with current and alumni S&T Policy Fellows and others engaged at the intersection of science...
PhD Career Stories: Sylvie Raver, PhD
Jan. 15, 2021—Join us for February’s PhD Career Stories event with Dr. Sylvie Raver, Associate Director at the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy. Friday February 12, 2021 10:00AM This session will be offered via Zoom. Be sure to register in order to receive the Zoom login information https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkf-urpzkiGtfz6rclxJNSu9tC9tNZo9Hv Sylvie Raver is an associate director at the Milken...
Various opportunities available with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Jan. 14, 2021—The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education has almost 600 postings for current masters or Ph.D. students, postmasters, and/or postdocs now open at www.Zintellect.com. This website provides listings of internships, experiential learning opportunities, academic fellowships and scholarships funded by government and private sector organizations. Use the search options to narrow your search and view only the...
Path to Postdoc 2021 UCSF- Apply today
Jan. 14, 2021—Path to Postdoc at UCSF seeks applications from senior graduate students, particularly those from backgrounds historically marginalized in academic biomedical research, interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at UCSF or the associated Gladstone Institutes. New for 2021 Path to Postdoc will operate virtually and will host quarterly cohorts in March, June, and September. Path to Postdoc at UCSF is a...
Worldwide Medical PhD Fellowship Information Session, 2/18/2021
Jan. 14, 2021—Annual Information Session on the Biogen Worldwide Medical PhD Fellowship. Those interested can RSVP to the event through the registration site linked here. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 18th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST and will take place virtually. Details on how to access the event will be sent automatically to registered...
Pfizer’s 2021 Summer Student Worker Program (SWP)
Jan. 14, 2021—Applications for Pfizer’s 2021 Summer Student Worker Program (SWP) will be accepted starting on January 12, 2021. This program is jointly managed by Pfizer and Atrium Payroll Services. The SWP provides short-term student work to support Pfizer’s business needs during the summer months. The program seeks to add value to the business through staff augmentation to...
SFARI Bridge to Independence Award available for Postdocs
Jan. 14, 2021—The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is pleased to announce the 2021 Bridge to Independence Award request for applications (BTI RFA). The BTI Award program promotes talented early-career scientists by facilitating their transition to research independence and providing grant funding at the start of their professorships. Awardees will receive a commitment of $495,000 over...
Choate, Hall & Stewart’s 2021 Spring Cocktail Reception and Career Exploration
Jan. 13, 2021—Invitation to Choate, Hall & Stewart’s 2021 Spring Cocktail Reception and Career Exploration. This is a great opportunity to meet the members of the Patent and Intellectual Property department and learn more about a career at Choate. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to this email (khobbs@choate.com) with your resume attached and preferred specialty...
Workshop opportunity – Essential Leadership Skills in the Research Workplace: Managing and Mentoring in the Lab
Jan. 12, 2021—The Graduate Leadership Institute at the Vanderbilt Graduate School is hosting Dr. Carl Cohen, scientist and author of the terrific book, Lab Dynamics, for two virtual workshops for graduate students on leadership skills in the research workplace. Click on the link to register. Essential Leadership Skills in the Research Workplace: Communicating, Managing, & Mentoring in...
Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair
Jan. 12, 2021—On Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting the Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair to highlight the variety of paid internships, fellowships and research opportunities available within our Research Participation Programs. During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to: CHAT with ORISE representatives and...
Raising the BARS: Becoming A Resilient Scientist
Jan. 12, 2021—Raising the BARS: Becoming A Resilient Scientist A Pilot Program from the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) A virtual workshop sponsored by the BRET Office and the ASPIRE Program Vanderbilt Course Facilitators: Faith Bishop, Beth Bowman, Ashley Brady, and Kate Stuart Dates: Mondays, 1-2:30pm: February 1, February 22, March 15, April 5,...
Office of Federal Relations Summer Internship
Jan. 12, 2021—The Office of Federal Relations invites undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates 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, fall, or spring internships. This internship will provide you with a firsthand look at the...
Invitation to 2021 Academic Lab Management + Leadership Symposium
Jan. 8, 2021—Academic Laboratory Management & Leadership Symposium – Feb 23 & 25 and March 2 & March 4 The course is organized by postdoc career development administrators from The Torrey Pines Training Consortium (TPTC), which members include Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP), Scripps Research and UC San Diego. The course...
Women in the Academy Schedule for Spring 2021
Jan. 8, 2021—The Women in the Academy Series sponsored by the Vanderbilt Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center starts of the Spring with: Eliminating Bias in Letters of Recommendation Nancy Cox, Director, Vanderbilt Genetics Institute Michelle Grundy, Director, Health Professions Advisory Office Simone McCarter, Academic Support Coordinator, Writing Studio Thursday, January 28, 12:00 p.m. CT Please sign up here.