Workshops and Seminars
Apply to the ExCEL Scholar Award Competition
Nov. 4, 2023—The Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) ExCEL Committee is pleased to announce the second annual ExCEL Scholar Award Competition. The MECC is seeking mid- to late-stage postdoctoral researchers with outstanding research achievements who are preparing to transition into an independent position in academia. Selected candidates will be invited to present their research at the ExCEL Symposium...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Oct. 24, 2023—
Employer Panel and Networking: Career Paths for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Sep. 28, 2023—Panelists will include: Jennifer Oldham Communications Director, The Healing Trust https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-oldham-o22/ VU Alumna – MTS Theology Kavya Sharman, PhD Founder and CEO Phase Capital https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavyasharman/ VU Alumna – B.A. Neuroscience and PhD, Chemical and Physical Biology John Vick, PhD Director, Office of Primary Prevention, TN Department of Health https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-vick-ph-d-a5375915/ VU Alumnus – M.S....
Life Science Washington Institute Workshop
Sep. 26, 2023—Join Life Science Washington Institute for a free “Learn By Doing” workshop presented by SciPhD on October 6, 10, 12, and 16, 2023 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. With an increasing number of available jobs shifting from academia to industry settings, understanding the skills necessary to compete for and succeed in an industry position is...
Tax workshop for International Postdoctoral Fellows
Aug. 29, 2023—ASPIRE international postdoctoral fellows are invited to attend a tax workshop for international students. This is a two-part workshop. Details for the second session would be communicated at a later date. The first session is scheduled: Date: Friday October 13, 2023 Time: 11:00am Venue: Light Hall 411ABCD/ Virtually Check the attached poster for details and...
Employer Info Session: Guidehouse Life Sciences Consulting
Aug. 25, 2023—The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program and the Vanderbilt Career Center is excited to welcome Guidehouse Life Sciences Consulting to campus for an Employer Information Session. Employer Info Session: Guidehouse Consulting Wednesday, September 6 4:00pm Light Hall 214 Register to attend. On the morning of Thursday, September 7, Guidehouse will be meeting with...
Workshops and peer review sessions for applicants to the 2024 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Aug. 11, 2023—The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious fellowship opportunity for early-stage STEM graduate students, including PhD students in the biosciences. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Fellowships provide 3 years of funding for graduate education in a STEM field, and PhD students must apply no later than fall of the second year in their PhD...
English Language Center Course for Postdocs
Aug. 1, 2023—The English Language Center (ELC) will be offering Academic Communication for Postdocs during the fall semester. The course is offered as a service of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the ELC. There is no additional charge to you for the class. This course will offer postdoctoral scholars and researchers opportunities to practice academic communication skills to...
Postdocs, Hear from Burroughs Wellcome Fund Leadership, learn about foundation funding
Jul. 31, 2023—VI4 and ArtLab are hosting a day of events on Monday, August 7 to showcase our VI4 Artist-in-Residence program, in addition to featuring a presentation from our funder, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The VI4 AiR program connects undergraduate artists with labs from VI4 and across the country to create works of art that are used...
Event: Venturing into Biotech Seminar Series, presented by S Phase Biofund
Jun. 22, 2023—Join us in welcoming RICHARD MURPHEY, MBA Founder of Bay Bridge Bio, LLC to learn more about life science investing and careers in biotechnology research. Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT (Virtual) Richard has over a decade of experience working in biotech across investment banking, venture capital / public equity investing, and...
McKinsey & Co webinar opportunities
May. 22, 2023—Management consulting firm McKinsey & Co has a focused recruiting process for advanced degree candidates, and this May, they are offering two opportunities to learn more before applying: Academia to Consulting May 25 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST What is it like to join a global consulting firm if you have a background in...
Free career development sessions from Research!America
May. 9, 2023—Registration is open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Early Career Summit Series. This series of webinars sponsored by Research!America will provide early career researchers with the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in professional development workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions around issues critical to the...
Consultant Aparna Shekar, PhD, speaker for VUADCC, April 21
Apr. 18, 2023—Join the Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club on Friday, April 21st, at noon on Zoom as they welcome Dr. Aparna Shekar, a consultant with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Aparna Shekar has worked with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) since 2019 and performed the role of a Project Leader in the Healthcare and Consumer practice...
VUMC Seminar Series- From Concept to Commercialization: Translational and Entrepreneurial Journeys
Mar. 9, 2023—VUMC’s Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation and the Center for Technology Transfer & Commercialization present a new seminar series “From Concept to Commercialization: Translational and Entrepreneurial Journeys” featuring VUMC anesthesiologist, Dr. Susan Eagle, as the inaugural speaker. Dr. Eagle will share her experiences launching three medical startup ventures on March 21 at 2:00pm in...
A Workshop about Bias in Academia (Fair Play Workshop)
Mar. 7, 2023—Join the Fair Play Workshop to learn about the unconscious bias that impedes students’ progress in STEM. Check the poster for more information and sign up for the event. There is limited attendance. Please be sure to register for the event. Date: Tuesday March 21, 2023 Time: 9 am – 1pm Venue: The Commons 235 Register here...
Georgetown Research Opportunities Workshop (GROW)
Mar. 6, 2023—Join Georgetown University for its yearly postdoc recruiting event, the Georgetown Research Opportunities Workshop (GROW) on April 18th from 1-5 PM ET! GROW 2023 will be a half-day virtual event with opportunities to hear from current GU postdocs and the GU T32 programs. In addition to the research talks, participants will greatly enjoy a professional development...
How to Complete Your Grad Student or Postdoc Tax Return and Understand It Too
Mar. 2, 2023—Do you have questions about how to file taxes, or questions about taxes generally? Join the Tax Workshop presented by Dr. Emily Roberts of Finance for PhDs. This workshop is sponsored by the Graduate School. The workshop, How to Complete Your Grad Student or Postdoc Tax Return (and Understand It, too!) is available in three versions, each containing...
Introduction to Open Science Framework (OSF) Workshop
Feb. 24, 2023—Managing data for complex projects is always a challenge. Funders are increasingly requiring that data be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) as well as archived for the long-term. The new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Policy is a notable example of such a requirement. In this workshop, we will introduce...
Bridge To BCG Consulting Workshop
Feb. 21, 2023—Join the Boston Consulting Group for a Bridge to BCG immersive workshop designed to help you test-drive the BCG case team experience. As a Bridge to BCG participant you will: Think strategically while solving a case in a realistic BCG case team simulation Team with Bridge participants and BCG consultants to understand the why and...
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...