Announcements
2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium: Writing Panel
Apr. 7, 2021— It’s time for the 2021 ASPIRE Annual Career Symposium: Careers for the Citizen Scientist! WRITING PANEL Friday, May 7 3:00-4:00pm CST Zoom Webinar Register for Writing Panel Dr. Christopher Arnette, PhD, Developmental Editor for Current Protocols, Wiley Dr. Christopher Arnette received his PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology from Vanderbilt University with Dr. Irina Kaverina. His...
Changes coming to the NIH Biosketch format
Apr. 7, 2021—The NIH is changing the NIH Biosketch format effective May 25, 2021. If you are submitting a fellowship or career development award application after that time, be sure you are using the correct format. You can read how the Biosketch form is changing in the announcement, NOT-OD-073.
“The New D.C.”: VSPG Chat with Dr. Heather Bloemhard—Tuesday, 4/20 at 5pm CT
Apr. 6, 2021—The Vanderbilt Science Policy Group is excited to announce a webinar and discussion with Dr. Heather Bloemhard, Assistant Director of Federal Relations in Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 20th from 5:00-6:00pm CT. We plan to discuss the changes in Washington D.C. that accompany a change in...
Nashville area career fair
Apr. 6, 2021—Vanderbilt is one of several area universities participating in a Nashville area career fair later this week. Employers at the fair include local companies like Aegis Sciences Corporation as well as companies from outside the area. Learn more and register at the career fair website.
Careers in Medical Education
Apr. 5, 2021—The International Association of Medical Science Educators is forming an interest group for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in careers in medical education. Learn more in and sign up here (Careers-in-Medical-Education1) if you are interested in hearing about events they plan to sponsor about careers in this field.
Alan Alda Center workshop, The Essentials, being hosted virtually at Vanderbilt April 15, 1-4pm CST; limited spots available to current postdoctoral fellows
Mar. 31, 2021—The Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training is hosting the 2021 VITA Scholars Symposium which brings biomedical PhD students to Vanderbilt to present their research, learn about the Vanderbilt community and resources, obtain training in scientific communication, and establish a durable, personal mentoring relationship with a Vanderbilt junior faculty member. This unique opportunity in biomedical...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Mar. 26, 2021—AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop Tuesday, April 6 4:00 PM CT https://bit.ly/3l8eAVo Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
ABRF Chapter MWACD Virtual Event: Why a Career in Cores
Mar. 26, 2021—The ABRF Midwest Association of Chapter Directors (MWACD) is hosting a free virtual event on April 2nd. The event aims to introduce undergraduate, graduate, and community college students to careers in research shared resources. Details are below– registration is required to get the Zoom link.
2021 Women’s Health Research Symposium
Mar. 26, 2021—The 2021 Women’s Health Research Symposium aims to bring together researchers across various domains to increase collaboration in women’s health research. This symposium will be held as a three-part weekly series in May to celebrate Women’s Health Month. We have an exciting lineup of speakers that will feature innovative gynecology, pregnancy, and reproductive aging research. We...
2021 Vanderbilt National Public Health Week
Mar. 26, 2021—The Vanderbilt MPH Program hosts a series of campus events during National Public Health Week to bring together students, faculty, and staff from across the university and medical center to discuss issues important to improving health and wellness in our community and around the world. The MPH National Public Health Week Planning Committee coordinate the line-up of speakers and events. All are...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern, Decode Health/iQuity Labs, Inc., Remote, Nashville, TN
Mar. 26, 2021—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Economics and Outcomes Research Intern (Computational Biology/Data Science) Joint internship position with both IQuity Labs, Inc. and Decode Health, Inc. (remote) Nashville, TN Reports to: Eric Thrailkill, Advisor, Decode Health & IQuity Labs, This is a joint internship position with both IQuity Labs, Inc. and Decode Health, Inc....
ASPIRE welcomes Cytiva for Employer Info Session
Mar. 23, 2021—Cytiva is a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development of novel therapeutics. We have over 7,000 associates in over 40 countries. Our U.S. headquarters is in Marlborough, MA and jobs are available at locations throughout the U.S. as well as globally. Cytiva is recruiting for a wide variety of...
PASIFIC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Seeking Applicants
Mar. 13, 2021—PASIFIC is a new fellowship program for excellent researchers at the Polish Academy of Sciences. PASIFIC is addressed to scientists with PhD or four years of research experience who would like to work in one of the institutes of Polish Academy of Sciences. Among them there is the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) Those,...
Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications, and Ethics Workshop
Mar. 13, 2021—You are invited to participate in the Machine Learning in Genomics: Tools, Resources, Clinical Applications, and Ethics Workshop, held virtually on Tuesday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Information about the workshop agenda, speakers and registration can be found on the workshop webpage. The meeting is organized and hosted by the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Working Group, and will kick off with a welcome message from Dr....
Bias Awareness & Intervention Workshop for Grad Students & Postdocs
Mar. 11, 2021—The Vanderbilt Graduate School will be hosting (2) half-day day Bias Awareness & Intervention workshops next Friday (a morning session and an afternoon session). The workshops will be facilitated by PowerPlay & Incluxion Works Inc. and will create a safe, interactive space for participants to explore bias and the strategies that can be employed to respond...
Volunteer to be a judge at the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair 2021
Mar. 9, 2021—Belmont University is again hosting the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair – this year on Saturday April 10, 2021. This virtual afternoon event will begin with a brief keynote address at 1:00 pm followed by judging of student project presentations in Zoom breakout rooms facilitated by Zoom navigator volunteers. Each student will have 8 minutes...
National Research Mentoring Network NIH Grant Writing Webinar: “Best Practices for Junior Investigators When Writing an NIH Research Grant Application”
Mar. 8, 2021—“Best Practices for Junior Investigators When Writing an NIH Research Grant Application” Presented by Jamie S. Rubin, Ph.D. on Tuesday, March 16 from 11am – 1pm CST The ability to write successful grant applications for extramural funding is now more important than ever, especially with regard to junior investigators launching their independent research careers. This...
Technology Transfer Fellowship Program -NIAID
Mar. 8, 2021—The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking motivated and highly qualified applicants for the NIAID Technology Transfer Fellowship Program (TTFP) in the Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO). TTIPO advances development and commercialization of NIAID and Centers for...
Rescheduled! IMPACT Consulting Info Session
Mar. 8, 2021—The Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club is hosting an upcoming event with Impact Consulting. Impact Consulting is hoping to recruit any prospective consultants at Vanderbilt to collaborate on consulting projects with non-profit and social enterprise organizations. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable consulting experience as graduate students work to complete their PhD....
EPIC Postdoc Bootcamp
Mar. 5, 2021—Learn more about the EPIC Postdoc Bootcamp via UC San Diego on March 15, 18, 22, and 25, from noon-4pm Pacific. This 16 hour professional development event is designed for postdoctoral scholars at the beginning of their training to help them make the most of their postdoc experience and establish a foundation for their future career...