Announcements
BCG is coming to campus, March 19
Feb. 27, 2019—Join us for an Employer Informational Panel with BCG! The event will provide highlights to the Bridge to BCG Program as well as understanding a day in the life of a BCG Consultant. This event is strictly for advanced degree students and postdoctoral fellows. This event is brought to you by the BRET Office of...
Master of Public Health program hosts spring info session March 14
Feb. 27, 2019—The Vanderbilt Master of Public Health program will host an information session on Thursday, March 14, for any interested faculty, staff or students who wish to learn more about the MPH program at Vanderbilt and how to apply. The spring info session will begin at 4 p.m. in Buttrick Hall, Room 310. For more information,...
Nashville Networking Opportunity with the Southeast Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association
Feb. 20, 2019—Join fellow AMWA members for a casual evening of networking at Diskin Cider in Nashville, TN. See you there! Thursday, March 14 5:30-7:30pm Diskin Cider 1235 Martin St Nashville, TN 37203 RSVP at the link below: https://www.evite.com/event/01194E5FV45YAMSPAEPJGF2DVWC44Y/rsvp
Internship: Intern – Research and Early Development – Structural Biology, Genentech, San Francisco, CA
Feb. 19, 2019—Start Date: Summer 2019 Length of Assignment: 12 weeks Work Hours: 40 hours per week The Structural Biology mission is to collaboratively advance drug discovery through understanding of the structure, function and regulation of proteins of therapeutic interest. The Structural Biology department is looking to hire three interns for the following projects. Project 1 The...
Internship Opportunity: Grad Intern – R&D (Comparative Biology & Safety Sciences), Amgen, Cambridge, MA
Feb. 13, 2019—Amgen’s 10 – 12 week internship program offers meaningful project experiences that impact patient’s lives. This internship provides the opportunity for executive and social networking events and to participate in community volunteer projects while providing a competitive compensation. Relocation in the form of a miscellaneous allowance will be provided for eligible candidates. The Comparative Biology and...
Professional and Career Development Programs from ASCB
Feb. 7, 2019—ASCB announces two professional and career development programs for the cell biology community in 2019: the Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) grant funding program and a new Accomplishing Career Transitions (ACT) career transitions program. Both programs offer vital resources and training to senior postdoctoral students and junior faculty. These programs are aimed at those...
VSPG Day on the Hill Orientation Meeting, Wednesday Feb. 6th
Feb. 5, 2019—Vanderbilt Science Policy Group (VSPG) is gearing up for a DAY ON THE HILL on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20th (8AM-5PM) with Life Science Tennessee. We will be speaking with our TN state legislators and also having a networking lunch with lobbyists and staffers. Due to space constraints, LST Academic Alliance members will be given priority to participate (it’s only $25 to sign...
Coffeehouses with the Graduate Student Life Coach
Feb. 4, 2019—Stop by for coffee, cookies and conversation with your colleagues and the Graduate Life Coach For those for whom the main VU campus is most convenient – Last Thursday of the month Spring 2019 Dates: February 28, March 28, April 25, 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Alumni Hall Cafe For those for whom the Medical...
ComSciCon 2019 Flagship Workshop, this year in San Diego
Feb. 4, 2019—We are excited to announce the 7th annual ComSciCon Flagship Workshop, happening July 11th-13th, 2019, now in San Diego, CA! To apply, see the application page here. Follow us on Twitter (@comscicon), and tweet with the hashtag #comscicon19 ! For more information, please contact comscicon19@comscicon.org or sign-up for our informational email list. Acceptance to the workshop is competitive; attendance is free, and travel...
ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA) – Coordinator for Biomedical Nonprofits’ Professional Meeting
Jan. 28, 2019—ASPIRE Internship: Health Research Alliance (HRA) – Coordinator for Biomedical Nonprofits’ Professional Meeting ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Health Research Alliance (HRA) Coordinator, professional meeting for scientific nonprofits Reston, Virginia Are you curious about career opportunities in the nonprofit world? Many biomedical research nonprofits employ PhD scientists to manage grants portfolios, oversee scientific programs, and lead communication...
NIH Technology Transfer Fellowship Program
Jan. 28, 2019—National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Disease Technology Transfer Fellowship Program The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Technology Transfer Fellowship Program in the Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO) provides an opportunity to learn about the policies and laws that drive technology transfer at NIH and develop the skills for a...
Internship opportunity: Grad Intern – R&D (PKDM Transporter), Amgen, Cambridge, MA
Jan. 25, 2019—Grad Intern – R&D (PKDM Transporter) Category: College Job Job ID: R-68775 Employment Type: Full time Location: US – Massachusetts – Cambridge Posted Date: January 17, 2019 APPLY Amgen’s 10–12 week internship program offers meaningful project experiences that impact patient’s lives. This internship provides a great opportunity for a qualified individual who may want to obtain experience in industry during...
Job Opportunities: Bioinformatics Research Analyst, and Research Associate, Phase Genomics, Seattle, WA
Jan. 24, 2019—Two great positions are open with Phase Genomics in Seattle, Wa. A great company with a Vanderbilt alumni connection! For more information: https://phasegenomics.com/careers/ BIOINFORMATICS RESEARCH ANALYST – MICROBIOME AND GENOME ASSEMBLY Seattle-based Phase Genomics is seeking a bioinformatician with excellent analytical skills to drive bioinformatics research projects across a variety of biological areas. Phase Genomics is...
2019 ASPIRE on the Road is here!
Jan. 24, 2019—The much anticipated announcement of the 2019 ASPIRE on the Road is here! We are off to San Diego, CA April 24-26! We will spend time with San Diego-area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. A maximum of ten trainees will...
Censoring Science Forum, January 29th
Jan. 22, 2019—If you’re interested in a career science policy and advocacy, join VSPG for an upcoming event on January 29th. The American Lung Association has partnered with a number of student organizations at Vanderbilt to host a forum on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 5:00-7:00PM at Light Hall. The goal of the forum is to educate...
CFT is Hiring Graduate Students for the 2019-2020 Academic Year
Jan. 21, 2019—Each year the Center for Teaching (CFT) recruits a number of graduate students to support its work with graduate students as teaching assistants and future faculty members. The CFT has several types of positions and opportunities available for all graduate students who are interested in teaching as a career. Graduate students can read more about...
Explore ASBMB’s course: The Art of Science Communication
Jan. 18, 2019—The ASBMB Public Outreach Committee is proud to offer “The Art of Science Communication,” an online course available for ALL scientists and STEM professionals. The application for the Winter 2019 session of the course is now open. Overview: The goal of the course is to provide participants with fundamental training in science communication, focusing in...
NCI posts new funding announcement for K99/R00 awards
Jan. 17, 2019—The NIH’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) posted new Funding Opportunity Announcements for NCI Pathway to Independence Awards for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) (Clinical Trial Not Allowed and Clinical Trial Required). While the objective remains similar to the NIH parent award, the NCI-specific awards have some key differences, such as “applicants must have no...
Internship: Medical and Scientific Writing Intern, Whitsell Innovations
Jan. 17, 2019—Whitsell Innovations, Inc. is a full-service medical and scientific writing company. We are seeking interns with writing talent, a strong work ethic, a passion for science, and a desire to learn about written communication in a regulated environment. Application and more information can be found here: https://www.whitsellinnovations.com/careers/ ❖ Because WI provides a wide range of medical...
Transitioning to a Career in Regulatory Affairs: a Two-Day Campus Workshop
Jan. 17, 2019—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to welcome Linda Bowen, a senior regulatory policy and intelligence leader and speaker, to lead the special opportunity: Transitioning to a Career in Regulatory Affairs The workshop will be held on Friday, March 8 AND Saturday, March 9, both days from 8:00am to 4:00pm, in Light Hall....