Announcements
Beyond the Lab: Karissa Culbreath
Jan. 17, 2014—Check out the next installment of Beyond the Lab, featuring Karissa Culbreath, Scientific Director at Tricore Laboratories. If you are interested in Karissa’s role, be sure to check on the information on the ACMG national meeting held in Nashville this March on clinical genetics.
Life as a core facility director
Dec. 9, 2013—What is it like to direct a research core facility in academia? Watch the new Beyond the Lab interview with Dr. Rob Carnahan, Director of the Antibody and Protein Resource Core at Vanderbilt University.
The next installment of “Beyond the Lab” is now available, featuring Dr. Amy Moore, Director of Research Programs at Georgia Research Alliance
Nov. 22, 2013—The next installment of our new Beyond the Lab video series is now available online. In this interview, postdoctoral alumnus Dr. Amy Moore describes her career trajectory in research administration. Watch as Amy describes how she identified career options and conducted her job search, and what she does in her job as Director of Research Programs...
Kenny Gibbs to discuss science policy and research on career choice of STEM PhDs
Oct. 26, 2013—Don’t miss the November PhD Career Connections seminar about Science Policy on Wednesday, November 13! The speaker is Dr. Kenny Gibbs, who recently finished a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship at the National Science Foundation. During his AAAS Fellowship, Kenny conducted research about factors that influence career choice of STEM PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. He also...
2013 Career Symposium presentations are now posted online
Oct. 23, 2013—If you missed the 2013 BRET Career Symposium, Influencing Human Health with Your PhD Degree, the presentations are now available to view online at https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-symposium2013/agenda. You can view the presentations by clicking on the speaker name. The Symposium speakers addressed careers ranging from global health to drug development, and they included: Linda Distlerath, Senior Counselor, Worldwide...
The science of science communication
Aug. 21, 2013—If you can’t make it to this year’s event but the topic interests you, the presentations from the National Academy of Sciences 2012 Science of Science Communication Colloquium can be viewed online! Visit http://www.nasonline.org/programs/sackler-colloquia/completed_colloquia/agenda-science-communication.html to see presentations by thought leaders in the science of science communication.
The Academic Job Search Season is Here Again!
Aug. 16, 2013—This recent article from the Chronical of Higher Education’s Vitae, Preparing for Next Year’s Job Market, offers advice for tailoring your cover letter, writing (sometimes required) faith statements or diversity statements, and preparing for interviews.
5 Non-Annoying Ways to Follow Up After a Job Interview
Aug. 13, 2013—“What You May Be Ignoring In Your Job Search” by Heather Huhman, Glassdoor.com You did your research, tailored your resume, and applied for a great position. You may have even scored an interview, came prepared, and impressed the interviewer. Now it’s just time to play the waiting game, right? Wrong! If you’re sitting around waiting for your dream job to find...
Next GxDx Internship Opportunity
Jul. 22, 2013—For more information on this internship, please join us at the info session on Friday, August 9. NextGxDx is a startup biotechnology/healthcare IT company located in Cool Springs, TN. Our mission is to help physicians search, compare, and order the right genetic test, the first time. NextGxDx’s internship program is designed to help graduate students, post-doctoral fellows,...
Best Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview
Jun. 26, 2013—Best Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview, by Carole Martin, in BioSpace When this question is asked in the interview, surprisingly, the most common answer is “No.” Not only is this the wrong answer, you have missed an opportunity to find out information about the company. It is important for you to ask questions; not...
Responding to emotion-charged emails
May. 23, 2013—Instead of responding via email, Allison Vaillancourt recommends avoiding these email “drone strikes” in favor of face-to-face discussions or phone conversations. It may be uncomfortable, but honing your communication and conflict resolution skills will pay off in your professional career.
Etiquette Express
May. 1, 2013—Come get a crash course in entering and exiting conversations, wine etiquette, and thank you note and follow-up protocol. Etiquette Express Monday, May 20 4:00-5:00PM Light Hall, Rm 512 Registration is kindly requested. **If you missed out on the event, please check out the Etiquette Express Tip Sheet for your use! Presented by Kate Stuart, program...
Big Pharma
Apr. 22, 2013—PhD Career Connections presents… Dr. Terrence KenakinProfessor, Department of PharmacologyUniversity of North Carolina Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:00-5:00pm Location: Light Hall, Room 214 Advance registration requested. Terrence Kenakin, Ph.D., is Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Until August of 2011, Dr. Kenakin was director of research at...