Announcements
ASPIRE Internship: CSNK2A1 Foundation, Data Analysis and Publication Intern (remote position)
Feb. 1, 2024—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity CSNK2A1 Foundation Data Analysis and Publication Intern (remote position) (March -August 2024) 1929 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94109 The CSNK2A1 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS) and ensuring affected individuals have the opportunities and supports necessary for happy and full...
ASPIRE Internship: Decode Health, Inc., Data Science Intern (Computational Biology/Data Science), Remote
Feb. 1, 2024—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity Data Science Intern (Computational Biology/Data Science) Decode Health, Inc. (remote) Nashville, TN Reports to: Mahesh Rao, PhD, Data Scientist Decode Health Decode Health is a healthcare AI company that unlocks discovery with data. Our fast, accurate, and scalable approach leverages a decade of experience using machine learning tools. Today, we...
Torrey Pines Virtual Event: Transition to Industry, Feb 21-22
Jan. 30, 2024—Please find information below about our 2024 Transition to Industry workshop, developed and organized by the Torrey Pines Training Consortium. All interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are welcome to attend this online event. Early registration rates are available through Monday, February 5th at https://t2i-2024.eventbrite.com. Event flyers are attached, and more information is available on...
ASPIRE on the Road is headed to Boston, Spring 2024 application now open!
Jan. 24, 2024—We will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. Read more about past trips here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/aspire-on-the-road/ A maximum of 12 trainees will be selected to participate. Airfare and hotel accommodations will be covered by the ASPIRE Program for those selected to participate. Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt...
2023-2024 Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant
Jan. 22, 2024—Consider applying for the Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship with Danone North America, who is awarding two graduate students a grant of $25,000 each. The successful candidates should excel in science and have an interest in studying the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt in human health and wellness (the “Field”). Applicants are encouraged to...
Digital Lab Spring Events
Jan. 10, 2024—The Digital Lab is sponsoring a variety of events this spring around building digital skills. They include lesson series on Introduction to Python with an AI assistant, Introduction to Network Analysis, Introduction to Bibliometric Networks, and a number of individual sessions related to geospatial topics: ArcGis Pro, QGIS, PolicyMap, geocoding, spatial statistics, remote sensing, and...
Editorial positions with Journal of Life Sciences (JoLS)
Jan. 10, 2024—The Journal of Life Sciences (JoLS) is currently expanding and renewing its editorial board and is seeking qualified candidates (Early career PIs, Postdocs) to join its editorial team. Launched as Postdoc Journal (PDJ) in 2013, the journal evolved into JoLS in 2019 to direct its focus on publishing exclusively in the life sciences domain. Collectively,...
Office of Federal Relations Summer Internship, Washington DC
Jan. 9, 2024—The Office of Federal Relations invites students with ties to Vanderbilt University or Tennessee who are interested in higher education or science public policy issues to apply for our summer internship. The summer intern will support our office’s efforts to promote Vanderbilt University’s priorities, which include research policy and higher education policy. The ideal candidate would have...
The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) Fellowship, application open
Jan. 9, 2024—The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) Fellowship is based at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD The NBBTP is a partnership between the Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the NIH. This is a rare opportunity for individuals seeking...
Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences Virtual Info Session
Jan. 8, 2024—Oliver Wyman’s Health and Life Sciences practice will be hosting a virtual information session for advanced degree students on February 1st, 2024. The information session seeks to provide advanced degree students and postdocs with valuable insights into upcoming exciting opportunities within the Health and Life Sciences practice. This info session will offer the opportunity to hear...
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Successful Academic Careers in Stem Cell Biology (IRACDA at UCSC and CSUMB)
Jan. 1, 2024—This NIH-sponsored IRACDA program provides training in rigorous research that is guided by purposeful mentoring by UCSC research mentors and complemented by career skill development through workshops in grant writing, pedagogy, leadership, the responsible conduct of research, and job application training. Fellows also engage with mentors at our partner university, California State University at Monterey...
Partnership with Decode Health Expands Opportunities for Interns to Impact the Healthcare AI Industry
Dec. 19, 2023—This article was originally published in the 2021- 2022 Annual Report By Dora Obodo, Graduate Student Graduate school internships are a relatively new idea. However, the ASPIRE Program within Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s BRET Office of Career Development is leading the way in fostering these invaluable opportunities for its biomedical PhD graduate students and postdoctoral...
From anecdote to evidence: ASPIRE publishes collaborative study showing participation in career development activities does not impact time-to-degree or productivity in grad school
Dec. 19, 2023—This article was originally published in the 2021- 2022 Annual Report Written by Elizabeth Woods and edited by Kim Petrie, PhD The landscape of graduate education and postdoctoral training in the biomedical sciences has changed dramatically in the last decade as PhD programs have had to grapple with the demands of a diversifying economy. PhD scientists...
2022 ASPIRE Mock Interview Day
Dec. 18, 2023—This article was originally published in the 2021- 2022 Annual Report By Leah Mann, Graduate Student The BRET Office of Career Development’s ASPIRE Program hosted its second annual Mock Interview Day on March 28, 2022. Although this year’s platform looked different than that of the first Mock Interview Day held prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, the event...
Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program
Dec. 18, 2023—The Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program offers scientists and engineers from a wide variety of disciplines unique opportunities to conduct research in a wide range of topics relevant to the intelligence community. The research is conducted by the postdocs, while working in partnership with a research advisor and collaborating with an advisor from...
Apply for Genentech Summer 2024 Internships
Dec. 18, 2023—A Genentech internship is an amazing opportunity to learn, network, have fun, and work side-by-side with some of the most accomplished experts in the industry. Pursue groundbreaking scientific discoveries to change lives, and make a difference to our patients. Main Majors: Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, etc.), Computer Science, Bioinformatics and more. Check out the links...
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cell and Gene Therapy, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Silver Spring, Maryland.
Dec. 14, 2023—The successful candidate will perform laboratory research on projects related to cell and gene therapy. The candidate will use advanced manufacturing tools and strategies to gain a deeper understanding of challenges associated with immune cell-based immunotherapies such as CAR-T/NK cells and develop novel strategies to improve safety and efficacy of T cell therapies. Experience in immunology, molecular biology, or animal models is...
Merck Innovation Travel Grant 2024
Dec. 13, 2023—Trialect partners with many industries and institutions to provide grants and visiting fellowship opportunities. Merck has partnered with Trialect to disseminate the innovation regarding the Innovation Travel Grant 2024 (42 candidates will be selected). Event Details: Expenses: Merck covers all participants’ travel, accommodation, and food expenses. More Information Here Here’s why you should consider applying: Connect with top students globally...