Announcements
Resources to foster communication with your PI
Sep. 22, 2023—The Productive Postdoc Conversations program is a new, free and self-paced resource from the Postdoc Academy to support postdoctoral scholars and their mentors in having productive conversations. The program provides postdoc activities and mentor toolkits on 10 themes important for postdocs’ belonging and success: Setting Expectations Building an Actionable Career Plan Developing Resilience Working effectively in an Intercultural Environment...
How to Enter the Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology
Sep. 18, 2023—The Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology focuses on transformative research in human immunology, with trans-disease applications to accelerate vaccine and immunotherapeutic discovery. This international prize is intended to encourage and support young investigators from a wide range of disciplines, including computer science, artificial intelligence/machine learning, protein engineering, nanotechnology, genomics, parasitology and tropical medicine,...
ASPIRE Internship: Science Communication Intern, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Basic Sciences (remote)
Sep. 15, 2023—ASPIRE Internship Science Communication Intern Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences (remote) The Office of the Dean of Basic Sciences is looking for a science communication intern. This position provides the intern with an opportunity to contribute to the dissemination of the knowledge generated within Vanderbilt’s basic sciences research labs, which includes discoveries and...
University Counseling Center- STEM Support Group
Sep. 15, 2023—
ASPIRE Internship: Form Bio, Documentation and Education Intern, 2023-2024, remote
Sep. 14, 2023—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Form Bio Documentation and Education Intern (appx Nov 2023-Jan 2024) Form Bio is a rapidly growing startup focused on advancing the field of computational life sciences. We are dedicated to creating innovative solutions that empower life scientists and physicians to better understand and utilize complex biological data. We are seeking a...
Merck Rising Stars in Measurement Sciences Symposium
Sep. 14, 2023—
English Language Center Offerings
Sep. 13, 2023—The ELC provides free courses, workshops, and 1-to-1speaking, pronunciation, and writing consultations for multilingual VU students, faculty, staff, and scholars. The goal is to help you achieve the most from your Vanderbilt experience by providing innovative, high quality, individualized English-language support. For more information check here: ELC_flyer
Build Beyond: Career Development for Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars
Sep. 13, 2023—Participate in career development programs sponsored by the Vanderbilt Career Center, dubbed Build Beyond: Career Development for Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars. Check flyer for more information and save the dates! GPS-Team-Career-Center-Fall-2023-Events-Flyer
American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Virtual session
Sep. 8, 2023—The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) GREAT Outreach Committee will host a virtual session, “Maximizing the Research Conference Experience” on September 21 at 5 p.m. ET. The panel will provide tips to trainees on attending research conferences including networking, finding funding, how to submit an abstract, and other relevant topics. Registration is open now. For any questions,...
Free webinar: Understanding the media, a starter guide for scientists
Sep. 7, 2023—Understanding the media: A starter guide for scientists A free training opportunity from SciLine, based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Date: Thursday, Sept. 14 Time: 2-3 p.m. ET SciLine has facilitated thousands of interactions between scientists and journalists, always with the goal of adding research-backed evidence and context to news...
University of Michigan Medical School Postdoc Preview recruiting event
Sep. 7, 2023— University of Michigan Medical School will be hosting a virtual Postdoc Preview recruiting event on October 16, 2023. During this event, candidates will have the opportunity to learn about University of Michigan research resources, funding opportunities, life in Ann Arbor, and network with current postdocs. Registration is free and open to all prospective postdocs in the...
NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach Online Course
Sep. 5, 2023—The NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach (OD/OCRECO) offers this free, self-paced online course now through August 1, 2024. Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, medical, dental, and pharmacy students, scientists, nurses, and other health professionals are encouraged to enroll now. The syllabus can be found here: https://ocreco.od.nih.gov/courses/ippcr_info.html The IPPCR course is a lecture series...
S Phase BioFund Info Session
Aug. 31, 2023—S Phase BioFund is a general partnership investment fund dedicated to educating advanced degree candidates on investing in publicly traded emerging life science companies while seeking capital growth. We achieve this by organizing pitches and discussions, conducting training programs, inviting relevant industry speakers and hosting networking events. Interested students can develop due diligence skills, gain valuable...
Presentation on NIH Loan Repayment Program on September 22
Aug. 29, 2023—Attend the session on the NIH Loan Repayment Program scheduled for the CRC Research Skills Workshop on September 22, 2023 from 9:00-10:00am The CRC Research Skills Workshop series is virtual. Use the link below to access the listserv for the CRC Workshop series schedule. On this page select the “PLEASE CLICK HERE” link to add yourself to the listserv for the...
Tax workshop for International Postdoctoral Fellows
Aug. 29, 2023—ASPIRE international postdoctoral fellows are invited to attend a tax workshop for international students. This is a two-part workshop. Details for the second session would be communicated at a later date. The first session is scheduled: Date: Friday October 13, 2023 Time: 11:00am Venue: Light Hall 411ABCD/ Virtually Check the attached poster for details and...
Dore Passport: Graduate Development Network event
Aug. 28, 2023—Dore Passport: Opening Doors to Graduate Students and Postdoc Success! September 15th Save this date for this Graduate Development Network sponsored event giving graduate students and postdocs an opportunity to visit and explore campus resources available to them. The BRET office will serve as a starting point for this journey so please stop by Light...
Pathways to Advanced Scientific Skills through Postdoctoral Research Training (PASSPoRT)
Aug. 24, 2023—The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis is excited to host Pathways to Advanced Scientific Skills through Postdoctoral Research Training (PASSPoRT), a 2-day virtual event for prospective postdocs on October 12 and 13, 2023. The event is open to advanced PhD students (post-qualifying exams), recent PhD graduates, and early-stage postdocs. There is...
Bioengineering for Global Health Conference
Aug. 24, 2023—Nature Conferences and Vanderbilt University are partnering together to sponsor a new conference on “Bioengineering for Global Health” from Nov 13-15. There is an exciting line-up of invited speakers from across the globe. Students or trainees may submit an abstract if you work in this important area. The abstract / early registration deadline is Sept...
Incyte Medical Information and Medical Affairs Fellowship Program Information Session
Aug. 24, 2023—Incyte is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on finding solutions for serious unmet medical needs through the discovery, development and commercialization of novel medicines. The company’s portfolio includes Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD), General Hematology/Oncology, Dermatology and other Inflammation & Autoimmunity (IAI), and Partnered Programs. The Incyte Medical Information and Medical Affairs team...