Path To Career Resources

Differences between Patent Agent and Patent Attorney [table “96” not found /] Campus Resources Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) internship Each Spring, the CTTC offers a paid internship for graduate students interested in learning more about technology transfer. Check out the link for more information and… Read More

Working with your advisor can shape your entire training experience. To help you make the most of this mentoring experience, check out this 7-episode podcast series from the Science Communication Lab covering everything from finding the right mentor to handling conflict and building a strong, productive partnership. Check out… Read More

Updated April 2025 There are many websites that list job openings broadly, as well as others tailored to specific sectors such as academia, industry, non-profits, policy, or science communication. If you have a particular organization or company in mind, it’s always a good idea to visit their careers page… Read More

In a world where research is moving faster than ever, having technical expertise is not enough. Fortunately, you can stay ahead by integrating generative AI into your toolkit. Understanding how to use AI tools effectively for writing, planning, and editing is becoming a must-have skill. While many think generative AI… Read More

Job searching is a lot like house hunting—to be ready to jump on the right opportunity when it arises, you’ll need to start preparing early, Ashley Brady writes. Check out the article by ASPIRE’s Dr. Ashley Brady in Inside Higher Ed for the Carpe Careers column. A Timeline for… Read More

Professional Societies/Organizations: Greater Nashville Technology Council: https://technologycouncil.com/ SciPy – get involved with the Python community (https://scipy.org/community/) and check out their annual conference (https://conference.scipy.org/)    Twitter/X: @SciPy_team and @SciPyConf   Campus Resources: Vanderbilt Data Science Institute: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/datascience/ Seminars series and workshops Join mailing list to stay informed:… Read More

How to navigate and de-risk your next career move in biotech Pros, cons, and tips for every stage By Emily Gransky Found at https://rapport.bio/ CULTURE | BIOTECH https://rapport.bio/all-stories/2025-how-to-navigate-and-de-risk-your-next-career-move-in-biotech Updated January 31, 2025… Read More

ASPIRE’s Curated Career Resources: Clinical Research Professional Societies: ACRP (Assn of Clinical Research Professionals) (student membership $60) https://www.acrpnet.org/ Local Chapter: http://community.acrpnet.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=ed542d20-85c0-4d30-9720-4721a2b4a14a#_ga=1.182706337.600391592.1483993187 “Introduction to Clinical Research”- free 1-day program offered the day before the start of the annual conference– designed to provide students and postdocs with information… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More