Path to Career Resources
Nature Masterclasses, now available to trainees
Nov. 14, 2024—Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center provides paid access to the Nature Masterclasses on- demand training courses for all Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty, staff and trainees. Nature Masterclasses provide professional development training for researchers via bite-sized, on-demand courses. Your access is tied to your institutional email domain: vumc.org or vanderbilt.edu. For easy, step-by-step instructions...
National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Courses!
Oct. 1, 2024—The NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach (OCRECO) is now offering two engaging online courses in clinical research: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research – Learn how to conduct clinical research effectively and safely. Learn more about this course here. Principles of Clinical Pharmacology – Learn the fundamentals of clinical...
Introducing: Science Reporting Quick Tips!
Sep. 21, 2024—Science reporting is crucial in helping the public understand complex scientific topics and their implications. By translating technical research into accessible stories, journalists enable informed decision-making and foster a greater appreciation for scientific advancements. Effective science reporting requires a deep dive into scientific literature, interviews with experts, and a critical evaluation of evidence to ensure...
Unique Opportunity: Takeda Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Sep. 4, 2024—The Takeda/Northeastern Fellowship Recruitment Team welcomes you to apply for the Takeda Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: We are excited to share that Takeda, in collaboration with Northeastern University, is accepting PhD candidates for Takeda’s Post-doctoral Fellowship Program. This offers a unique opportunity for PhD students to explore various functional areas within: Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Clinical Science...
Beyond the Professoriate career and professional development resource- available to Vanderbilt trainees!
Aug. 23, 2024—What is Beyond the Professoriate? Beyond the Professorate offers an extensive range of resources to help PhDs graduate student and postdocs understand and evaluate career options at any stage of your career journey. They provide assessment tools to help identify your career options or if you are further along, they provide resources including writing your...
Alumni Profile: Sonja Fulmer, PhD
May. 29, 2024—Meet Sonja Fulmer, PhD’14, a graduate of Chemical and Physical Biology Program who is now the deputy director of the Digital Health Center of Excellence in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Neuro Disease/Gladstone Postdoc Fellowship Program at UCSF
May. 21, 2024—Applications are now open for the NOMIS–Gladstone Fellowship Program at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND). This interdisciplinary training and research program offers exceptional postdoctoral scientists the freedom to address big unanswered questions at the intersection of two or more scientific disciplines. Gladstone provides an ideal environment for training in integrative neuroscience with dedicated...
Explore engaging postdoc opportunities in Seattle, WA!
Apr. 17, 2024—Join us on May 7th from 8am-2:30pm PST for Seattle DROP (Diverse Research Opportunities for Postdocs), a virtual postdoc recruitment event for biomedical researchers seeking the next step in your scientific journey. This event is a collaboration between the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Enjoy lunch on us via a delivery voucher for the first...
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP)
Apr. 17, 2024—Are you ready to be immersed in an unmatched experience with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the largest forensic laboratory in the world? The FBI Visiting Scientist Program (VSP) is an educational training program, administered by ORISE, designed to connect its participants with unique resources and progressive research at the Forensic Science Research...
Join us for Princeton’s GradFUTURES Forum- graduate professional development conference April 8-12
Mar. 26, 2024—The GradFUTURES team in Princeton’s Graduate School are pleased to invite you and your graduate students and postdocs to our 5th annual GradFUTURES Forum, the graduate student professional development conference on April 5- 12. With inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops and career panels, the event offers opportunities for meaningful professional growth and exploration of diverse futures within and beyond...
Biotech 2024 Discover How to Transition to A Job in Biotech, Medtech, Or Pharma Virtual Course
Mar. 12, 2024—If you’re considering transitioning to a job in biotech, medtech, or pharma, then join us for Biotech 2024. During this week-long, virtual, hands-on course, you’ll discover the business side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. About 75% of attendees now have jobs in industry, regulatory affairs, or tech transfer. Virtual...
Registration for the 2023-2024 NIH Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course is open!
Feb. 25, 2024—Interested in expanding your clinical research knowledge base? Registration for the 2023-2024 NIH Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course is open! The NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach (OD/OCRECO) offers this free, self-paced online course now through August 1, 2024. Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, medical, dental, and...
Bridge To BCG Consulting Workshop
Feb. 21, 2024—Join the Boston Consulting Group for a Bridge to BCG immersive workshop designed to help you test-drive the BCG case team experience. As a Bridge to BCG participant you will: Think strategically while solving a case in a realistic BCG case team simulation Team with Bridge participants and BCG consultants to understand the why and...
Upcoming Webinar Series: Debuting Your Research Career- How to Plan for and Write Your First (or Next) NIH Grant Application
Feb. 21, 2024—The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is hosting a virtual grant writing webinar series entitled – Debuting Your Research Career: How to Plan for and Write Your First (or Next) NIH Grant Application. This monthly webinar series is free and open to all to pre and post-doctoral fellows, clinician-scientists, as well as early-stage...
Salk Fellows Program launches early career scientists
Feb. 9, 2024—The Salk Fellows Program is a path for innovative early-stage career scientists (soon to be or recent PhDs or MDs) to embark on fully independent research programs as an alternative to traditional postdoctoral studies. We are reaching out to you personally because you mentor and foster the type of leaders we are seeking in...
Free Master Classes for Every Career Stage
Feb. 8, 2024—Have you browsed our free Science Journalism Master Classes recently? Whether you’re new to science writing or established in the field, these courses will help you sharpen your ability to find and vet story ideas, craft effective pitches, report and write impactful stories, and more. Each course drills into one skill or habit, presented in a series...
Participate in SciLine’s “Understanding the media” training for scientists on February 22, 2-3pm ET
Feb. 8, 2024—SciLine has facilitated thousands of interactions between scientists and journalists, always with the goal of adding research-backed evidence and context to news stories. We know that “the media” can seem like a black box to scientists and that speaking to reporters can be confusing or even intimidating. This free, one-hour course—designed specifically for media-curious scientists...
Data – and AI-Intensive Research Program (Summer 2024)
Feb. 5, 2024—Michigan Institute for Data Science extends an invitation to Vanderbilt’s faculty, research staff, and students to join two programs aimed at improving data science and AI expertise. Please be aware that Vanderbilt must put forward nominations for individuals to participate. Interested in the event? Find the event details below: Dates: June 17 – 22, July...
University of Michigan School of Medicine Postdoc Preview Event
Jan. 31, 2024—The University of Michigan Medical School will be hosting an in-person Postdoc Preview recruiting event this spring, May 9-10, 2024! The Spring event awards up to 20 applicants the opportunity to explore the extensive postdoctoral research and training opportunities available at U-M. During a fully-funded two-day visit, candidates will interview with prospective mentors, network with our...
Stanford Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine (PRISM)
Jan. 17, 2024—Stanford PRISM, created in 2017, connects advanced graduate students from a broad range of backgrounds with potential postdoctoral mentors at Stanford. Through PRISM, students visit campus to explore the postdoc training environment, build relationships with faculty, and determine whether advanced training at Stanford would support their career goals. With one of the largest postdoc populations...