Upcoming BRET Office of Career Development Events
PhD Career Stories: Alex Nackenoff, PhD and Mike Nedelcovych, PhD
Apr. 4, 2022—Don’t miss our final PhD Career Stories for the 2021-2022 academic year! This month we are featuring the topic of Finance and Equity Research. Join us to hear from Alex Nackenoff PhD, and Mike Nedelcovych, PhD, two Vanderbilt alumni working in this field. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom login information Alex...
ASPIRE Cafe: Let’s Rumble
Mar. 11, 2022—Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:00 am Light Hall 214 RC Stabile, Ed.D. Associate Director of Trainee Well-being Biomedical Research Education & Training (BRET) “Let’s Rumble” As authored by Dr. Brene Brown, A rumble is a discussion, conversation, or meeting defined by a commitment to lean into vulnerability, to stay curious and generous, to stick...
PhD Career Stories: Ryan Bender, PhD, FACMGG
Feb. 10, 2022— Our February PhD Career Stories speaker will be Dr. Ryan Bender, PhD FACMGG. He is currently the Director of Molecular Operations at NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. Be sure to register to hear more about Dr. Bender’s career path to NeoGenomics from Vanderbilt. Registration is required to receive Zoom login information. Dr. Ryan Bender is...
PhD Career Stories: Marquicia Pierce, PhD, MBA
Feb. 3, 2022—March 2022 PhD Career Stories will feature Marquicia Pierce, PhD, MBA, Dr. Pierce received her PhD from Vanderbilt in Molecular Physiology & Biophysics. Her experience includes program management, product development, consulting and startups. Currently, Dr. Pierce is Business Consultant at Michigan Small Business Development Center. She is also founder of Ruby Leaf Media, and Entrepreneur in...
PhD and Postdoc Virtual Career Expo is March 9
Jan. 28, 2022—On March 9, the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC) and Career Eco are hosting a Virtual Career Expo for PhD and MS students and postdocs. Vanderbilt is a member of the GCC and we encourage our graduate students and postdocs to attend! This is a terrific opportunity to connect online with employers who seek candidates with...
Virtual Event: EURAXESS, landing a job abroad
Jan. 26, 2022—Have you ever considered working in Europe after your PhD? The ASPIRE Program is thrilled to host EURAXESS North America for a Zoom information session on Wednesday, February 9, at 11:00am Central time. EURAXESS North America is an initiative of the European Commission to highlight research opportunities in Europe and strengthen research ties between the...
Decoding Your Story: Networking and Interview Success
Jan. 20, 2022—March 24, 2022 10:30am-12:00pm Vanderbilt Student Life Center Board of Trust Room Interested in developing your networking and interviewing skills? Join us for StoryMason, a card game designed to help students learn how to engage people, gain confidence in telling your story and navigating professional conversations. Part of the ASPIRE Job Search series and co-sponsored...
Interviewing in Industry, talk with Larry Thompson, PhD: From Academia to Industry, How to ♪Break On Through to the Other Side♪
Jan. 14, 2022—To kick off our ASPIRE Mock Interview Day event, alumnus Larry Thompson, Senior Principal Scientist at Pfizer, will be giving our keynote presentation: From Academia to Industry, How to ♪Break On Through to the Other Side♪ He has a wealth of experience interviewing candidates and will be sharing sharing tips, and insights he has gained over the...
Spring 2022 Interview Prep with ASPIRE!
Jan. 10, 2022—This Spring, get interview-ready with ASPIRE! We have several events that can help you prepare for you your job interview. Mark these dates on your calendar, and don’t forget to save the date for the 2022 ASPIRE Mock Interview Day event. This year will be industry focused! Check out our ASPIRE Job Search Series page...
Employer Info Session: Flagship Pioneering
Jan. 6, 2022—Flagship Pioneering is a venture creation firm located in Cambridge, MA, that conceives, resources, and builds life-changing bioscience companies that create breakthroughs in health and sustainability. During the event, the presenter will 1) introduce Flagship Pioneering and its company creation process, 2) introduce and discuss the Summer Fellows Program, and 3) field questions regarding career...
CV/Resume Drop-In Clinic is back!
Jan. 4, 2022—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program is excited to bring back the very popular CV/Resume Drop-In Clinic starting Tuesday, January 11. Despite the popularity of the virtual advising form that will continue to be available for booking appointments, the Drop-In Clinic is available for those who would like to bring documents in for...
PhD Career Stories: Caroline Benoist, PhD
Dec. 7, 2021—We are kicking off PhD Career Stories2022 with our featured speaker, Caroling Benoist, PhD. Dr. Benoist is currently a Medical Science Liaison at Angelini Pharma UKI. She is an MSL for the CNS portfolio (currently only epilepsy but they are looking to expand) and is in charge of medical education for the UK and Ireland....
PhD Career Stories: Clinical Research at Sarah Cannon
Nov. 1, 2021—Our December PhD Career Stories will be a panel discussing their clinical research positions at Sarah Cannon, featuring Molly Altman, PhD, Shanna A. Arnold Egloff, PhD, and Carissa Jones PhD. December 10, 2021 10am via Zoom Registration is required to receive Zoom login information “Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, offers integrated cancer services with convenient access...
PhD Career Stories: Dan O’Brien, PhD
Oct. 15, 2021—October’s PhD Career Stories features Dr. Dan O’Brien. With an extensive background in science communication and project management, this is one you don’t want to miss! Be sure to register to receive the Zoom login information. Registration required Dan O’Brien is an Assistant Scientific Director at AbbVie in Gastroenterology. Prior to joining AbbVie, he earned...
Employer Info Session: PRIME PhD Student Opportunity
Oct. 4, 2021—The ASPIRE Program is excited to welcome PRIME, Inc for a virtual employer information session on Monday, October 25, at noon. At PRIME, we are passionate about improving patients’ lives by advancing the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through research-informed medical education. PRIME’s Scientific Affairs Team is a dynamic group of PhD and PharmD...
PhD Career Stories: Two Panels on Career Paths in Science Policy
Sep. 30, 2021—This month, the BRET Career Development ASPIRE Program is joining with the Vanderbilt and VUMC Offices of Federal Relations and other campus partners to bring you two virtual panels about career paths in science policy. The first virtual panel features science policy professionals who work for advocacy organizations, Congress, and government relations firms. The second...
ASPIRE Workshop: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them With Confidence
Sep. 28, 2021—Led by Kathy Gould, PhD, Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development Course Description: This workshop will provide basic instruction in strategies of engaging your audiences with maximally effective slide preparation and speaking techniques. Practice opportunities will also be made available with critical but...
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.
PhD Career Stories: Sarah Petersen, PhD
Aug. 9, 2021— Our September PhD Career Stories session will feature Sarah C. Petersen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Kenyon College.Dr. Petersen received her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt, and joined the faculty of Kenyon College in 2016. Come hear about her career in College Teaching. September 10, 2021 2pm Registration is required to receive Zoom login information REGISTER HERE Sarah...
ASPIRE Cafe: Informational Interviewing
Aug. 3, 2021—Thursday February 24, 2022 11:00am Light Hall 214 Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration Have you ever heard of an informational interview? Come learn about one the most powerful, yet underutilized, networking tools available to you. Find out what an informational...