Upcoming BRET Office of Career Development Events
ASPIRE Module: Biomedical Research and the Media, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: Creating Effective Scientific Talks and Delivering Them with Confidence, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: EQ+IQ=Career Success, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
ASPIRE Module: Networking Pacing, Fall 2019
Aug. 1, 2019—Will you be attending SFN, American Heart, American Society of Cell Biology Conference this fall? Let’s work together to better prepare for these networking opportunities! The ASPIRE Networking Pacing Module is a series designed to prepare attendees to incorporate networking into their everyday activities and prepare them to network at an upcoming conference. The ASPIRE Networking Pacing...
ASPIRE Module: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR), 2019-2020
Aug. 1, 2019—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/ Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
PhD Career Stories: AJ Baucum, PhD
Jul. 18, 2019—Dr. Baucum, a previous postdoc and research instructor here at Vanderbilt, is returning as our December PhD Career Stories speaker. He will discuss his path to become Assistant Professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and what his career in academic research has been like. If this is your career interest area, or if you just want...
PhD Career Stories: Seth Ogden, PhD and Mark Kilgore, PhD
Jul. 18, 2019—If you have ever wondered what a career in patent law would be like, please come to our November PhD Career Stories session with Seth Ogden, PhD and Mark Kilgore, PhD. Both working at Patterson Intellectual Property Law right here in Nashville, they will be discussing what their journeys have entailed, what their work consists...
PhD Career Stories: Jami Scheib, PhD
Jul. 17, 2019—Come learn more about what a career as Science Officer is like. Dr. Scheib is a Molecular and Cellular Neuroscientist with fifteen years of experience at the bench. In her current role she manages DoD-funded biomedical research awards, focusing on pain management, TBI, and hearing/balance. She will discuss how she entered this particular field, what her role is...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Preparing to Mentor
Jul. 12, 2019—Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:00 pm Light Hall 415 Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology Join Kathy Gould, Ph.D, Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences she shares tips and strategies for developing...
ASPIRE Job Search Series: Behavioral Interviewing
Jul. 12, 2019—Wednesday, February 19, 2020 2:00 pm Light Hall 415 Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Administration “Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult person.” “When working in a group, conflict inevitably arises. Give me an example of a time this...
ASPIRE Module: Data Science Essentials 2019-20
Jul. 3, 2019—In the 2019-20 academic year, the BRET Office of Career Development is offering an ASPIRE module for biomedical graduate students and postdocs, Data Science Essentials. It is ideal for trainees who are interested in: learning what data science careers entail; acquiring introductory technical competencies to break into the field of data science; honing their communication skills, both...
From Academia to Industry: An Amgen Perspective, Sept 18, 2019, Cambridge, MA, Call for applications via the ASPIRE Program
Jul. 3, 2019—The ASPIRE Program is partnering with Amgen, Cambridge, MA, to send two senior graduate students or postodoctoral fellows to this annual event: From Academia to Industry: An Amgen Perspective (Amgen Postdoc Day) Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Cambridge, MA Coordinated by the BRET Office of Career Development, Vanderbilt University This program is designed for senior graduate students and postdoctoral...
ASPIRE Trainees Fly to San Diego
May. 13, 2019—By Lorena Infante Lara, PhD La Jolla, San Diego, CA, is home to a sizable life sciences cluster, housing over 1,200 life sciences companies and more than 80 independent and university-affiliated research institutions. For trainees interested in developing a career in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries, La Jolla is a networking and informational gold...
Event: McKinsey Employer Info Session
May. 8, 2019—McKinsey brings together an outstanding group of colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds to help leading organizations tackle their most complex challenges. We have long been a leader in strategic management and our work in healthcare is growing rapidly. More than 40% of our consultants have advanced degrees in fields outside of business, and...
Applying for AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Roundtable Discussion
Apr. 26, 2019—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Have you thought about applying for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program? Join us for this informative roundtable discussion with Shilpy Dixit, Teddy van Opstal, and Phil Ko, PhD, who have all been through the process of applying and interviewing for this prestigious program. Bring...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Writing the Science of a Grant
Apr. 11, 2019—Wednesday, June 5, 2019 9:00am 306 AB Light Hall C. Michael Stein, M.B. Ch.B., Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology & Immunology Dan May Chair of Medicine & Pharmacology Associate Director, Division of Clinical Pharmacology Director of Fellowship Program, Division of Clinical Pharmacology The most important principle for writing a fundable grant is for you...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Preparing for an Academic Career-Teaching Statements and Diversity Statements
Apr. 11, 2019—cosponsored by the Vanderbilt Postdoc Association Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:00am 419 AB Light Hall with Gregory J Smith, Graduate Teaching Fellow, Center for Teaching Description: Participants will learn the basics of preparing documents for the academic job market, with a particular focus on Teaching Statements and Diversity Statements. You will have a chance to...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Securing and Maintaining Collaborations
Apr. 11, 2019—cosponsored by the Vanderbilt Postdoc Association Wednesday, April 17, 2019 9:00am 411 CD Light Hall Dr. Jonathan Gilligan (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences), Dr. Thomas Palmeri (Department of Psychology) and Dr. Chuck Sanders (Department of Biochemistry) A necessary skill for postdocs to have for career advancement is learning how to collaborate. In this session,...
PhD Career Connections: Bioinformatics
Mar. 25, 2019— PhD Career Connections is excited to welcome back alumnus Akshata Udyavar, PhD, Senior Scientist Bioinformatics, Arcus Biosciences inc. Please join us as she discusses her career path after Vanderbilt Friday April 12, 2019 10am Light Hall 214 Registration Requested Dr. Akshata Udyavar is a Senior Scientist and the head of Bioinformatics at Arcus...
ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows: Critical Conversations-Dealing with Conflict
Mar. 14, 2019—Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:00am 306 AB Light Hall Stacey Satchell, MSEd, M.A., M.A., Graduate Life Coach You may encounter difficult times in your postdoc term – sometimes this leads to conflict with your faculty supervisor or colleagues in the lab. In this session, we will talk about how to deal with these situations skillfully...