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Journal editors… on Twitter? Check out this interesting article onScienceCareers that discusses the challenges and changing roles of science journal editors aligning with social media, specifically an unlikely source: Twitter. Read More

iBiology is seeking a full-time Associate Director who will be involved in overseeing the production of science videos and engaging in communication/outreach with the scientific and educational communities. The Associate Director’s responsibilities include: Working closely with the Director on video production pipelines, including identifying seminar topics, working with speakers, and… Read More

Concerned about the academic job market? Thinking about non-academic careers? We subscribe to a resource that demystifies non-academic careers and reveals many professions that can utilize the skills you are developing in graduate school: Versatile PhD. Navigate to our VPhD portal – http://vphd.info/go_Vanderbilt – and authenticate yourself as directed. Read More

We are seeking summer interns for Alexander For Senate 2014, in the Nashville area. This is an incredible opportunity to gain experience for a statewide election. As an intern, you will complete traditional fieldwork and learn about modern campaign operations. The support of dedicated and enthusiastic interns is crucial to… Read More

A new online course offering free online training in Data Management and REDCap starts June 2, 2014. The course is available to anyone at no cost (regardless of location or institution affiliation) and will run approximately 5-weeks. This course is designed to teach important concepts related to research data planning,… Read More

The KGI — Keck Graduate Institute School of Applied Life Sciences — is leading a webinar series on “Transitioning from Academia to Industry.” Listen to members of the KGI’s Advisory Council who have completed the transition. Listen to their path and recommendations they have for today’s graduate students and postdocs. Read More

Dudnyk, a healthcare marketing company, is looking to expand the scientific department with the addition of an associate scientific director (ASD). Reporting to the Vice President, Scientific Director, the ASD will be responsible for communicating medical/scientific/technical information to a variety of internal and external audiences. Job Responsibilities: Provide… Read More

One of the speaker’s at the 2014 Annual Career Symposium, Dr. Morell-Falvey, is a scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In her Symposium presentation and the break-out sessions, Dr. Morell-Falvey highlighted the many ways that her career is similar to scientific careers in academia. She manages research projects and research… Read More

Spousal Hire Realities, by Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed “As a grad student, I never gave a moment of thought to being a spousal hire. Like so many grad students in top-20 departments, especially pre-recession, I thought that I had somehow earned an offer of a tenure-track… Read More

The Journal of Science Policy and Governance is a student-run, international project that provides graduate students the opportunity and training to serve as editors. The Journal is currently recruiting for the following positions. All editors serve on a volunteer basis and typically remain engaged for at least one academic year. Read More