Announcements
Avalere’s FDA Fellowship Program
Aug. 23, 2019—Avalere’s FDA Fellowship Program invites applications from advanced degreed professionals, who have strong backgrounds in science and technology and are looking to transition their scientific background into the science/health policy and business environments. The Fellowship Program is small and highly selective. As an FDA Fellow, participants will spend 6 months immersed in health and life...
Find out more about our MSL panelist coming in September: Oliver Vranjkovic, PhD
Aug. 23, 2019—Curious about a career as a Medical Science Liaison? Our September ASPIRE PhD Career Stories will feature 3 individuals in this field. We asked our MSL panelists some questions about their career and their path to this role. Here we are featuring Oliver Vranjkovic, PhD. See what she had to say below and be sure...
Find out more about our MSL panelist coming in September: Dawn Stults, PhD
Aug. 23, 2019—Curious about a career as a Medical Science Liaison? Our September ASPIRE PhD Career Stories will feature 3 individuals in this field. We asked our MSL panelists some questions about their career and their path to this role. Here we are featuring Dawn Stults, PhD. See what she had to say below and be sure...
Find out more about our MSL panelist coming in September: Joseph Conrad, PhD
Aug. 23, 2019—Curious about a career as a Medical Science Liaison? Our September ASPIRE PhD Career Stories will feature 3 individuals in this field. We asked our MSL panelists some questions about their career and their path to this role. Here we are featuring Joesph Conrad, PhD. See what he had to say below and be sure...
FDA’s Staff Fellowship Program
Aug. 22, 2019—FDA’s Staff Fellowship Program Staff fellows encourage and promote research/regulatory review, studies, and investigations related to health. Related health areas include medical, physical, biological, mathematical, social (economic and others), biometric, epidemiological, behavioral, and computer sciences directly related to the mission of the Agency. Depending on the amount and quality of experience possessed by a candidate,...
Flagship’s Fellows Program
Aug. 19, 2019—A 12-week paid summer program where exceptional innovator-entrepreneurs help create the next disruptive life science startups. We recruit outstanding scientists, engineers, inventors and budding entrepreneurs to work hand-in-hand with our seasoned professionals through our uniquely entrepreneurial scientific exploration process, with the potential to ultimately produce pioneering new ventures. This program is exclusively for Ph.D., M.D.,...
Graduate School Life Coach presents Peak Performance + Critical Conversations series
Aug. 19, 2019—The Graduate Life Coach has announced the Fall 2019 Programming available to graduate students and postdocs. See all info below as well as downloadable flyers: Peak Performance Workshop Series Critical Conversations Series Peak Performance Workshop Series Workshops facilitated by staff from the University Counseling Center and the Graduate Life Coach. Lunch provided by the Russell...
Digital Scholarship: Boot Camps, and Working Groups – Fall 2019
Aug. 15, 2019—BOOTCAMPS Short courses focused on a particular technology or issue, held at the Central Library, Room 612A (the Poetry Room) from 11:10 to 12:00, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, unless otherwise noted. Please bring your own computer. No tablets. WORKING GROUPS Semester-long mini-courses that work progressively through the topic. See flyer for topics and dates...
ASPIRE Internship: Scientific Intern, Nashville Biosciences
Aug. 14, 2019—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Nashville Biosciences (NashBio) Scientific Intern 2525 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 Seeking innovative graduate students and post-docs for part-time scientific internship at an exciting Nashville biotech startup About Nashville Biosciences (NashBio): NashBio’s business harnesses a unique genetic database linked to de-identified electronic medical records (EMRs) with years of longitudinal clinical data....
ASPIRE Internship: Advocacy Ambassador and Congressional Team Member, Alzheimer’s Assn Mid South Chapter
Aug. 14, 2019—ASPIRE Internship: Advocacy Ambassador and Congressional Team Member, Alzheimer’s Assn Mid South Chapter Alzheimer’s Association Mid-South Chapter 4825 Trousdale Dr. Suite #220 Nashville, TN 37220 Would you like to assist the Alzheimer’s Association in building a relationship with Congressman Jim Cooper and his staff throughout the year, as well as educating them on the...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Building Your Biosketch
Aug. 13, 2019—Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:00 pm Light Hall 419 Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration A strong biosketch is an important piece of any grant submission. In this session we will review the various sections of the NIH biosketch and discuss ways...
Writing Studio to offer Satellite office hours in Light Hall starting August 23rd
Aug. 12, 2019—The Vanderbilt Writing Studio will now be offering a satellite office for the our BRET students and postdocs on Fridays from 2-4pm in Light Hall 433. No appointments necessary. Starts on August 23rd! See below flyer for more information!
ASPIRE Internship: Health Strategies Intern, American Heart Association, Nashville, TN, Fall 2019
Aug. 12, 2019—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: American Heart Association Health Strategies Intern Nashville, TN The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924 and has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as our...
ASPIRE Internship: Business Development Intern, Nashville Biosciences
Aug. 12, 2019—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Nashville Biosciences (NashBio) Business Development Intern 2525 West End Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 Seeking business-minded graduate students and post-docs for part-time internship in business development at an exciting Nashville biotech startup About Nashville Biosciences (NashBio): NashBio’s business harnesses a unique genetic database linked to de-identified electronic medical records (EMRs) with years of...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: General Biology course for nonscience majors, Belmont University
Aug. 9, 2019—ASPIRE Teaching Internship Opportunity: General Biology course for nonscience majors Class Lecture/Discussion: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 – 10:45 am Course-associated laboratory: Mondays 2:00 – 3:50 pm Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 Ranked No. 5 in the Regional Universities South category, Belmont University consists of more than 8,300 students who come from...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: General Biology Lab, Fisk University
Aug. 9, 2019—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Teaching Internship: General Biology Lab Class Lecture/Discussion: MWF 11AM-12 noon Course-associated laboratory: Monday 2:20 PM- 5:20 PM Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Molecular Methods, Fisk University
Aug. 9, 2019—Fall 2019 ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Teaching Internship: Molecular Methods Course and Lab 1 Lecture: TBD (most likely 3:30-5:30), 2 Labs: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-11:30am Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. ...
ASPIRE Internship: Research Intern (Bioinformatics/Data Science), IQuity
Aug. 9, 2019—ASPIRE Internship IQuity Research Intern (Bioinformatics/Data Science) Reports to: Director of Research IQuity, Inc. is a data science company using genomic datasets to detect and monitor chronic disease. At IQuity, we developed game-changing blood tests using RNA data to accurately identify autoimmune disease earlier than current, conventional testing methodologies. The application of data science...
ASPIRE Internship: TWISTER Intern, Adventure Science Center
Aug. 9, 2019—ASPIRE Internship Adventure Science Center TWISTER Intern 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Nashville, TN 37203 The Adventure Science Center (ASC) is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution that ignites curiosity and inspires the lifelong discovery of science. TWISTER (Tennessee Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Research) is a series of events for middle and high...
Learn more about Jami Scheib, PhD, Science Officer at Ripple Effect, August’s PhD Career Stories Speaker
Aug. 9, 2019—We asked Dr. Scheib a few questions about her experience as a Science Officer for Ripple Effect. See what she had to say below. If you want to hear more about this career path, be sure to attend her PhD Career Stories session on August 23rd. Registration is requested. How she spends her...