Announcements
2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Aug. 7, 2023—The application for the 2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! We are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options outside of academia or industry. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the...
Virtual Workshops with Vanderbilt Data Science Institute
Aug. 7, 2023—The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute is hosting a series of virtual workshops this fall about using AI tools ethically and effectively. If you would like to be notified directly of opportunities like these, sign up for the Institute’s weekly newsletter at Data Science Workshops | Data Science | Vanderbilt University
BioTN Scipreneur Challenge Beginning in August
Aug. 4, 2023—For more information: https://www.biotnscipreneur.com/
Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Sessions (HAIS 23)
Aug. 3, 2023—Register here for the inaugural Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Sessions (HAIS 23) sponsored by Vanderbilt Health’s Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation. When: Wednesday, September 20th 9am-5pm (All day attendance is encouraged) Where: Langford Auditorium, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2209 Garland Ave, Nashville, TN 37232 Cost: Free Refreshments provided The agenda / program will be published soon at https://www.vumc.org/brockcenter/events
Postdoc Opportunity for Funding through Burroughs Wellcome CASI Program
Aug. 2, 2023—The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) program is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs). LOIs require submission of a 4,000 character-essay and a letter of reference. These awards provide up to $560,000 over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. The specific target...
English Language Center Course for Postdocs
Aug. 1, 2023—The English Language Center (ELC) will be offering Academic Communication for Postdocs during the fall semester. The course is offered as a service of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the ELC. There is no additional charge to you for the class. This course will offer postdoctoral scholars and researchers opportunities to practice academic communication skills to...
Stanford Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine (PRISM)
Aug. 1, 2023—Applications are NOW OPEN for the Stanford Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine (PRISM)! We invite all graduate students, and especially those from backgrounds underrepresented within academia, to apply. #StanfordPRISM invites graduate students from historically excluded identity groups to consider Stanford for postdoctoral training. Stanford has one of the largest postdoc populations in the country and...
Write on! A writing support program for Vanderbilt Graduate Students and Postdocs
Aug. 1, 2023—In the Spring 2023 term, in collaboration with The Writing Studio, Center for Student Wellbeing and University Libraries, Graduate & Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) piloted a new program titled “Write On!” that provided 80 graduate students and postdocs with tools and resources to help support their writing process. The Program matched participants with a writing...
Postdoc/ Grad Student Facilitators needed for the IGP
Jul. 28, 2023—We have an opportunity for postdoctoral trainees and senior graduate students (4th year and above) to act as assistant facilitators in the first-year IGP curriculum from August 21st – October 20th. During the 9-week period when the assistant facilitators will be involved, the coursework will cover topics within the central dogma, genetics, and cell signaling. Assistant facilitators...
ASPIRE on the Road Bonus Fall Edition! We are headed to St. Louis! October 2023; application now open!
Jul. 27, 2023— ASPIRE On the Road is an initiative of the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program aimed at broadening the training experiences of biomedical PhD graduate students and postdocs by organizing site visits to companies and organizations to help our trainees make well-informed career decisions. During these trips, we will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about...
17th Annual VPA Symposium
Jul. 24, 2023—The 17th Annual VPA Symposium will be held November 17th 2023 in the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. This interdisciplinary one-day conference highlights postdoctoral research as well as provides a venue for networking and professional development. Below is the link for abstract submission and registration. We encourage you to attend this excellent networking event and encourage you to submit...
Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) 2023-2024 registration opens September
Jul. 7, 2023—The Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course trains registrants on how to effectively and safely conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting biostatistical and epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, ethical and legal issues, and...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Informational Interviewing and Preparing for the Career Symposium
Jul. 5, 2023—Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:00am Light Hal 411 Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration Have you ever heard of an informational interview? Come learn about one the most powerful, yet underutilized, networking tools available to you. Find out what an informational...
Torrey Pines/Sanford Burnham Prebys invite to apply for Foundations of Leadership Program for Postdocs and Early Career PhDs
Jun. 23, 2023—The Office of Education, Training, & International Services (OETIS) is excited to announce applications are being accepted for the Foundations of Leadership Program, a Torrey Pines Leadership Development Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys! This year-long program, originally established in 2015, is designed specifically for postdocs and early career PhDs. The purpose of the program is...
Open Call for Genentech Postdoc Program
Jun. 16, 2023—We are excited to announce that Genentech, a world-class biotechnology company in South San Francisco, is launching an Open Call for our postdoc program aimed at identifying top scientific talent, independent of a specific job posting for a given scientist’s lab. Applicants are provided the freedom to select three potential Genentech postdoc mentor’s that they...
Merck On-Campus Vanderbilt PhD recruiting day, July 27th, 2023
Jun. 15, 2023—Save the Date! Representatives from Merck will be conducting a campus recruiting/visitation day on Thursday, July 27th. Merck departments being represented include Discovery Chemistry, Informatics, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Analytical R&D. They have recently hired PhDs with expertise in a variety of fields including immunology, neurology, mass spec, hemodynamics, oncology, organic chemistry, informatics, and mechanical...
Job Opportunity: Scientist Position at the NIH: Design and Evaluation of mRNA Vaccines Against HIV-1, NIAID, Bethesda, MD
Jun. 14, 2023—Scientist Position at the NIH: DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF mRNA VACCINEs AGAINST HIV-1 A Research Fellow or Staff Scientist position is available immediately in the Laboratory of Dr. Paolo Lusso, Viral Pathogenesis Section, LIR, NIAID, Bethesda, Maryland (USA) on the main NIH campus. The Lab is recruiting an experienced post-doctoral fellow or junior scientist...
Pandemic Preparedness Hub Postdoctoral Fellows Program
Jun. 9, 2023—Overview Stanford University is recruiting outstanding postdoctoral fellows for a fellowship in Pandemic Preparedness. This interdisciplinary fellowship will train recent doctoral graduates from any field who would like to pursue a career in advancing science to prevent or mitigate infectious disease pandemics. Fellows may work with any Stanford faculty members who are affiliated with the...
Pfizer Pharmaceutical Careers and Postdoctoral Opportunities Educational Event
Jun. 7, 2023—Location Cambridge, MA Event Date October 03, 2023 8:00am - 5:30pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Event Description: Pfizer Pharmaceutical Careers and Postdoctoral Opportunities Educational Event is an opportunity for PhD students within 12 months of graduation to attend an in-person event at Pfizer to learn more about the Pfizer Worldwide Research, Development and...
NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP)
Jun. 6, 2023—Preventing cancer is one of the most important scientific and public health aims for the 21st Century. To achieve that goal, the Nation needs leaders: scientists and health professionals trained in the principles and practice of cancer prevention and control. Founded in 1987, the NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP) provides its fellows an opportunity...