Announcements
Passport to a Job: Networking, Small Talk, and Other Tips
Feb. 8, 2023—As a part of the Graduate School’s Spring Career Colloquium, Andrea Pietrzyk, Assistant Director in ISSS, will be presenting on the cultural context for networking (what it means in a U.S. setting and why people do it), small talk, and some special interview/resume considerations for international students. Date: February 14th Time: 12-12:45pm Venue: Alumni Hall...
Immigration Attorney Sessions for International Students
Feb. 8, 2023—Curious to know more about immigration requirements with regards to your status as an international student? The ISSS is organizing immigration sessions for international students. These sessions will be led by immigration attorney David Ware on February 10th in Owen Room 125. The Art of Discussing Status with your Employer, 10:00 -10:30am We will discuss...
Spring 2023 Leadership Skills Workshop: Inclusive Leadership Series
Feb. 8, 2023—Interested in leadership development and how you can hone your leadership skills? Why not be a part of the Inclusive Leadership Series. Learn how to create a thriving environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully. The 3-part leadership series will be held at the Alumni hall 206 from 12:15 to 1:30pm on Tuesday February 21st, Tuesday March 7th...
Dissertation Writer’s Retreat
Feb. 8, 2023—Interested in a writing retreat coupled with one-on-one consultation, daily workshops to assist you organize and write your dissertation? Look no further! The Writing Studio presents the Dissertation Writer’s Retreat. The event is scheduled for March 13- 14, 2023. To be a part of the retreat, registration is required. Register here. More information can be...
Graduate Consultant Info Session
Feb. 8, 2023—Join the Writing Studio for a graduate consultant info session on Thursday February 16 at 3pm. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with other writers and hone your writing and collaboration skills. The session will be held online, and in-person at the Writing Studio. To join the informal grad session, register here. Check here for more...
Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association (VPA) Awards Ceremony
Feb. 8, 2023—Each spring the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) partners with the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association (VPA) to recognize postdocs who demonstrate excellence in research, service, mentorship, and a commitment to the postdoc community, as well as their mentors who demonstrate a willingness to share expertise and advice, service to the community at large, along with other mentoring activities....
The 6th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium
Feb. 7, 2023—Join the Boston University Newbury Center, Duke University First-Generation Graduate Student Network, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS, along with our new Cooperating Sponsor, the Center for First-generation Student Success, for our 6th annual symposium for graduate and professional students on February 24, 2023 via Zoom. This national...
Beyond the Lab: Celebrating 100 Episodes!
Feb. 7, 2023—This week, The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE program is excited to announce the alumni interview series — Beyond the Lab – has reached 100 podcast episodes published! The podcast, which began as a YouTube video series in 2013, has interviewed 100 Vanderbilt University Biomedical Research Education and Training graduate student and postdoctoral fellow...
Biopharma companies with postdoctoral programs
Feb. 6, 2023—Looking for an industry postdoc? Check out these companies, who have well-established postdoc programs. 1. The Roche Postdoc Fellowship (RPF) Programme and Genentech Postdoctoral Programs 2. Novartis Innovation Postdoc Fellowship 3. Merck MRL Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program 4. Glaxo-Smith-Kline Postdoctoral R&D 5. AbbVie U.S. Professional Programs 6. Sanofi’s R&D Postdoctoral Program 7. Pfizer Postdoctoral Program...
Postdoctoral opportunities at the NIH
Jan. 31, 2023—The NIH Intramural Research Program has one of the largest postdoc populations in the nation. Register for the informational session to learn about the amazing scientific, career, and professional opportunities for you in the multiple NIH locations to build your career. Date: Feb 23, 2023 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm ET Register here
Washington University School of Medicine recruiting Compass scholars for free online laboratory leadership program
Jan. 31, 2023—Applications are now open for the spring 2023 Compass cohort, which begins on February 20! Compass will host the second cohort of scholars this February – a new online training and mentoring program to develop leadership and management skills for early-career biomedical researchers (junior faculty and postdocs welcome). This NIH-funded program focuses on practical skills and...
Opportunity for senior postdocs to improve their grant writing skills
Jan. 31, 2023—ASCB is recruiting mentors and mentees for the 2023 cycle of the Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) Mentoring Program. FRED is designed to promote grant funding success for senior postdocs and junior faculty from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM. The grant also serves senior postdocs and junior faculty at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and other institutions with...
UMMS Research Operations, Management & Strategy Fellowship 2023
Jan. 31, 2023—The Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship, formerly known as the Research Administration Fellowship, is a two-year program designed to prepare Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral trainees in the life sciences for a successful career in research administration through a series of unit rotations, hands-on learning experiences, and direct mentorship from leaders in the field....
2023 Summer Intern – Product Development Regulatory Documentation
Jan. 31, 2023—Product Development Regulatory (PDR) is responsible for maintaining product license applications and for the timely submission of such applications to Health Authorities for approval of new products and line extensions. PDR is committed to regulatory strategies that are the most innovative, ethical, and influential in the industry. This intern position is in the Regulatory department,...
UCC Self- Compassion Workshop Series
Jan. 30, 2023—The University Counselling Center (UCC) is providing a workshop series themed UCC’s Self-Compassion Workshop Series. The Self- Compassion Workshop Series is being offered as a resource and support space for students this semester. This workshop series is designed to help students become less self-critical and respond to their daily struggles with kindness and compassion, rather than...
The AAAS CASE workshop is back in 2023 and Vanderbilt will sponsor 4 grad students to attend
Jan. 27, 2023—Vanderbilt University will be selecting and sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the 2023 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., from March 26-29, 2023. Hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the CASE workshop is an opportunity for students in STEM and social science disciplines...
The Wond’ry Internship Network (WIN)
Jan. 27, 2023— The Wond’ry Internship Network (WIN) provides a platform for undergraduate and graduate students from Tennessee-based institutions of higher learning to reach their inner innovator. Students can explore their passions by choosing between a variety of opportunities within one of the many Wond’ry practice areas (Biomedical Innovation, Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Research & Design, Making,...
Academic Laboratory Management & Leadership Symposium (ALMLS)
Jan. 25, 2023—The Academic Laboratory Management & Leadership Symposium (ALMLS), is a 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 ALMLS course is based on the acclaimed Burroughs Wellcome Fund/Howard Hughes Medical Institute...
Biogen PhD Fellowship Program
Jan. 25, 2023—Are you a scientist interested in applying your analytical mind and scientific passion in industry? At Biogen, the mission of Worldwide Medical Affairs is to inform real-world medical practice and to improve patient outcomes by generating and delivering clear, timely, and clinically relevant information. Broadly, Worldwide Medical is responsible for providing patients, healthcare professionals, regulatory...
Scientific Writer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Jan. 25, 2023—The Scientific Writer works with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists, clinical investigators and administration to tell the story of research at St. Jude. The science writer works with researchers in a wide range of disciplines to communicate with scientific and mainstream media about St. Jude research, primarily research being published in scientific journals or presented at...