Path to Career Resources
Jansen Immunology Diversity Engagement Program
May. 25, 2023—Apply for the Jansen Immunology Diversity Engagement Program, which seeks to provide ethnically diverse researchers a yearlong mentorship from Jansen research and development leaders to develop essential skillsets. Find more information on the attached flyer.
Research Assistant Professor for Whole-Genome Sequencing in Alzheimer’s disease
Mar. 1, 2023—The Cruchaga Lab, member of the Neurogenomics and Informatics Center (NGI) at Washington University School of Medicine, invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor to develop a project to identify novel genes and pathways in Alzheimer’s Disease utilizing Whole Genome Sequencing. The Cruchaga lab has pioneered the use of...
Understanding the Media: A Starter Guide for Scientists
Feb. 28, 2023—Join SciLine for a free training opportunity, based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). 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...
Raising Influence in Science and Engineering (RISE) Virtual Conference
Feb. 27, 2023—3M RISE is primarily intended to introduce emerging underrepresented science and engineering graduate talent to the wide range of rewarding careers in research and development at one of the world’s most recognized innovation companies. Underrepresented groups* in the STEM field encompass several dimensions of identity, including women, Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian...
NIH Summer Internship Program application open
Feb. 22, 2023—Are you searching for an internship for summer? Apply to the summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research (At the NIH “biomedical research” includes...
Bridge To BCG Consulting Workshop
Feb. 21, 2023—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...
Exploring Career Paths: Biogen’s PhD Fellowship Program
Feb. 17, 2023—Wondering what it is like transitioning from academia to industry? Join the PhRMA Foundation’s upcoming webinar to find out. In this webinar, the director of Biogen’s PhD Fellowship Program will provide an overview of the program and how to apply, and current and former fellows will discuss their experiences and answer questions. Biogen’s two-year PhD fellowship provides...
Passport to a Job: Networking, Small Talk, and Other Tips
Feb. 8, 2023—As a part of the Graduate School’s Spring Career Colloquium, Andrea Pietrzyk, Assistant Director in ISSS, will be presenting on the cultural context for networking (what it means in a U.S. setting and why people do it), small talk, and some special interview/resume considerations for international students. Date: February 14th Time: 12-12:45pm Venue: Alumni Hall...
The 6th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium
Feb. 7, 2023—Join the Boston University Newbury Center, Duke University First-Generation Graduate Student Network, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS, along with our new Cooperating Sponsor, the Center for First-generation Student Success, for our 6th annual symposium for graduate and professional students on February 24, 2023 via Zoom. This national...
Biopharma companies with postdoctoral programs
Feb. 6, 2023—Looking for an industry postdoc? Check out these companies, who have well-established postdoc programs. 1. The Roche Postdoc Fellowship (RPF) Programme and Genentech Postdoctoral Programs 2. Novartis Innovation Postdoc Fellowship 3. Merck MRL Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program 4. Glaxo-Smith-Kline Postdoctoral R&D 5. AbbVie U.S. Professional Programs 6. Sanofi’s R&D Postdoctoral Program 7. Pfizer Postdoctoral Program...
Washington University School of Medicine recruiting Compass scholars for free online laboratory leadership program
Jan. 31, 2023—Applications are now open for the spring 2023 Compass cohort, which begins on February 20! Compass will host the second cohort of scholars this February – a new online training and mentoring program to develop leadership and management skills for early-career biomedical researchers (junior faculty and postdocs welcome). This NIH-funded program focuses on practical skills and...
UMMS Research Operations, Management & Strategy Fellowship 2023
Jan. 31, 2023—The Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship, formerly known as the Research Administration Fellowship, is a two-year program designed to prepare Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral trainees in the life sciences for a successful career in research administration through a series of unit rotations, hands-on learning experiences, and direct mentorship from leaders in the field....
Academic Laboratory Management & Leadership Symposium (ALMLS)
Jan. 25, 2023—The Academic Laboratory Management & Leadership Symposium (ALMLS), is a course is organized by postdoc career development administrators from The Torrey Pines Training Consortium (TPTC), which members include Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP), Scripps Research and UC San Diego.The ALMLS course is based on the acclaimed Burroughs Wellcome Fund/Howard Hughes Medical Institute...
Biogen PhD Fellowship Program
Jan. 25, 2023—Are you a scientist interested in applying your analytical mind and scientific passion in industry? At Biogen, the mission of Worldwide Medical Affairs is to inform real-world medical practice and to improve patient outcomes by generating and delivering clear, timely, and clinically relevant information. Broadly, Worldwide Medical is responsible for providing patients, healthcare professionals, regulatory...
Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair: Internships and Fellowships with the Department of Defense
Jan. 6, 2023—Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Jan. 18, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair highlighting STEM internship and fellowship opportunities for college students and postgraduates at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) research facilities around the country! NOTE: Most ORISE opportunities with the DoD require U.S. citizenship or Lawful...
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (SMDP) Fireside Chat information session on industry mentorship program : January 20 2023, at 11:00am PT. (applications due April 7, 2023!)
Jan. 5, 2023—SMDP pairs diverse students (Post-baccalaureate, Master or PhD) and early career researchers with mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries. With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about careers in industry and receive mentoring and career development coaching. Join the SMDP Fireside Chat information session on...
Scientific Writer Virtual Career Information Session
Nov. 11, 2022—Do you have a PharmD or a PhD in the sciences? Looking for a remote career where you can apply your clinical/scientific expertise and passion for scientific writing? PRIME Education is hosting a Scientific Writer Virtual Career Information Session on November 11th from 12-1pm EST. This session is for highly driven individuals who are interested...
Explainer: hard vs. soft money
Feb. 4, 2022—You may hear academics throwing around terms like “hard money” and “soft money” when talking about salaries. What do these terms mean, anyway? This blog post explains the difference.
Science policy-related internships and fellowships
Nov. 8, 2021—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Check out these terrific lists of internships and fellowships for scientists who want to transition into science policy. https://www.science-policy.net/getting-involved–careers.html https://ccst.us/wp-content/uploads/CCST-Alumni-Science-Policy-Career-Guide-Feb-2020.pdf https://scipolnetwork.org/page/scipol-guide
2021 PhD Student ASPIRE Guide for Career Planning
Sep. 2, 2021— The ASPIRE Team is excited to provide PhD Students with the ASPIRE Guide for Career Planning. Plan your year and career goals, journal your career ideas, and sketch out a plan in the PDF guide for 2021-2022.