Announcements
NIH Summer Internship Program application open
Feb. 22, 2023—Are you searching for an internship for summer? Apply to the summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research (At the NIH “biomedical research” includes...
Vanderbilt/Leipzig Partnership: Peptide Therapeutics Short Course
Feb. 17, 2023—Learn more about: VU/LU Short Course in Peptide Therapeutics Available – Vanderbilt / Leipzig University (uni-leipzig.de) Through the Meiler lab partnership with the Max Kade Foundation, Jens has organized a short course titled “Current Developments in Experimental and Computational Engineering of Peptide Therapeutics.” It will be taught in person from February 27th through March 3rd at...
Exploring Career Paths: Biogen’s PhD Fellowship Program
Feb. 17, 2023—Wondering what it is like transitioning from academia to industry? Join the PhRMA Foundation’s upcoming webinar to find out. In this webinar, the director of Biogen’s PhD Fellowship Program will provide an overview of the program and how to apply, and current and former fellows will discuss their experiences and answer questions. Biogen’s two-year PhD fellowship provides...
S Phase Biofund Business of Biotech Forum, Wednesday, Feb 22, 5-7 pm West End Tower
Feb. 17, 2023—Vanderbilt grad student and postdocs, join S Phase BioFund for a Business of Biotech Forum on Wed, Feb 22 at 5-7pm! We’re bringing together some major players in the Nashville biotech space, including founders, entrepreneurial faculty, and former biomedical graduate students who transitioned into the biotech industry. It’s going to be a great event, not...
Job Posting: Director of Commercialization, LaunchTN
Feb. 16, 2023—The LaunchTN Director of Commercialization will lead commercialization activities for LaunchTN, which includes a high level of direct support and collaboration with deep tech founders in Tennessee. Currently, the LaunchTN Commercialization Portfolio consists of over 100+ deep tech startups and as of FY23 more than $7M in funding for commercialization support. This position will report...
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Office of Academic Programs Postdoctoral Recruiter or Senior Postdoctoral Recruiter Position Available
Feb. 13, 2023—St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is searching for a self-motivated, driven individual with a background in biological or biomedical science who is looking for an exciting and rare opportunity as a Postdoctoral Recruiter.St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including...
ASPIRE Internship: Patient Registry and Biobank Intern, The DADA2 Foundation, Nashville, TN (remote)
Feb. 10, 2023—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: DADA2 Foundation Patient Registry and Biobank Intern (Remote) appx March-May 2023 Are you curious about career opportunities in the non-profit and rare disease world? How about the intersection of biotech and these trailblazing organizations who are finding treatments for diseases not yet treatable? Ph.D. trained scientists can provide an invaluable perspective and...
Post-doctoral Associate in NMR-based Metabolomics and Metabolomic Imaging
Feb. 9, 2023—The Cheng Laboratory of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School is inviting applications for a full-time Post-doctoral Associate position. The laboratory has been leading NMR-based metabolomics in medicine for more than 20 years, particularly in the development and application of high-resolution magic angle spinning NMR for intact tissue and biofluid studies. Candidates with PhD,...
2023 Scipreneur Challenge
Feb. 9, 2023—BioTN is excited to announce that the state-wide 2023 Scipreneur Challenge will be returning next month. The Scipreneur Challenge, a 10-week long entrepreneurship-based program that engages students to develop commercialization plans for untapped intellectual property, will start on Thursday, February 23 with a Q&A session for all prospective participants followed by our ‘IP Parade’ on March 2. Registration...
Women in the Academy
Feb. 8, 2023—You are invited to the Women in the Academy event sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Check the attached poster for more details.
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