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University of Michigan Medical School Postdoc Preview recruiting event
Sep. 7, 2023— University of Michigan Medical School will be hosting a virtual Postdoc Preview recruiting event on October 16, 2023. During this event, candidates will have the opportunity to learn about University of Michigan research resources, funding opportunities, life in Ann Arbor, and network with current postdocs. Registration is free and open to all prospective postdocs in the...
Fall semester educational offerings from the libraries’ new Digital Lab
Aug. 28, 2023—The DiSC Office, Digital Commons, and Digital Humanities Center have joined forces in the Libraries’ new Digital Lab. This fall, the Digital Lab is sponsoring a variety of events focused on building technical skills. They include lesson series on: Intro to Network Analysis, Bibliometric Networks Intro to R, Intro to Python with an AI assistant,...
Bioengineering for Global Health Conference
Aug. 24, 2023—Nature Conferences and Vanderbilt University are partnering together to sponsor a new conference on “Bioengineering for Global Health” from Nov 13-15. There is an exciting line-up of invited speakers from across the globe. Students or trainees may submit an abstract if you work in this important area. The abstract / early registration deadline is Sept...
Incyte Medical Information and Medical Affairs Fellowship Program Information Session
Aug. 24, 2023—Incyte is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on finding solutions for serious unmet medical needs through the discovery, development and commercialization of novel medicines. The company’s portfolio includes Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD), General Hematology/Oncology, Dermatology and other Inflammation & Autoimmunity (IAI), and Partnered Programs. The Incyte Medical Information and Medical Affairs team...
Guidehouse Life Sciences Virtual Information Session
Aug. 22, 2023—We invite undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral candidates interested in learning more about Guidehouse Life Sciences Consulting to register for an upcoming information session “Careers in Consulting: Spotlight on Life Sciences”. The information session will provide an overview of the Guidehouse Life Science practice, including an inside look at “a day in the life” of a...
ORISE Opportunities
Aug. 17, 2023—The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) currently has over 300 opportunities for STEM, policy, and technical research and non-research postdoc fellows at 20+ federal agencies. Check out the opportunities at: https://www.zintellect.com/ORISECatalog Interested in learning more – contact Leslie Fox at leslie.fox@orau.org
2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Aug. 7, 2023—The application for the 2024 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! We are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options outside of academia or industry. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the...
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...
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...
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...