‘Career Options: Academia’
Job Posting: Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Aug. 19, 2022—Description The Neuroscience Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in July 2023. We seek candidates who share our strong commitment to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM undergraduate research and education. We are especially interested in a broadly trained neuroscientist whose teaching,...
Fellowship Opportunity: Independent Research Fellowships in the Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology (IQB3), The University of Edinburgh – Edinburgh, Scotland
Aug. 2, 2022—Recruitment of Independent Fellows Applications are invited from outstanding researchers who wish to start their own independent research group by applying for an Independent Research Fellowship. This includes the Wellcome Trust Career Development fellowship, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, a Royal Society University Research Fellowship or a BBSRC David Phillips Fellowship. Potential applicants for externally...
Job Opportunity: Stanford PRISM – Postdoctoral and Diversity Opportunities
May. 27, 2022—PRISM Application Now Open! Stanford University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is reaching out to share an update regarding PRISM, a recruitment initiative designed to support graduate students who are interested in pursuing a postdoc at Stanford. We especially welcome applications from students who would contribute to adding a more diverse perspective within academia. As we all work to diversify the professoriate and advance...
Columbia University Irving Medical Center Rising Star Postdoctoral Recruitment: October 12-14, 2022
May. 27, 2022—Are you interested in a career in academia? Are you a member of a group that has been historically underrepresented in the biomedical sciences? Are you interested in receiving mentoring throughout your postdoctoral training that will enhance your scientific training and application for faculty positions? We invite you to apply for our Rising Star Postdoctoral...
Job Opportunity: Lecturer position (2), Biology Department, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
May. 4, 2022—There are two open positions within our. Both are full time, one year, non-tenure track positions. While we can only guarantee one year, they have the potential for renewal pending performance and departmental needs. Primary teaching load would consist of entry-level BIO courses for majors and non-majors, as well as A&P courses for BIO and...
Job Opportunity: Faculty – Biomedical Sciences (Physiology), Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine – Kalamazoo, MI
May. 2, 2022—Overview The department of Biomedical Sciences at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) invites applications for a full-time faculty position (open rank, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). The successful candidate will share responsibilities for medical student education in physiology and join an interdisciplinary team of medical educators who are committed to excellence...
Job Opportunity: Opening for Biochemistry Instructor at Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
Apr. 27, 2022—BIOCHEMISTRY INSTRUCTOR – FIXED TERM Michigan State University This is a 12-month, fixed-term (non-tenure track) position with an expected start date in August 2022. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) at Michigan State University is seeking an innovative and engaging educator to implement the online instruction of our 200-level and 400-level comprehensive biochemistry...
Internship Opportunity: Office of Federal Relations Fall 2022, Remote
Apr. 27, 2022—Location: Remote (from DC-based office) Hours: Up to 10 hours/week Duration: Up to 16 weeks, beginning in late August and concluding in early December; the exact dates will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate. Responsibilities & Qualifications: The Fall 2022 intern will support their office’s efforts to promote a number of Vanderbilt University’s priorities,...
Job Opportunity: Bioinformatics Research Analyst for Genome-Wide Association Studies or Whole Genome and Whole Exome Sequencing, NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Apr. 15, 2022—Bioinformatics Research Analyst for Genome-Wide Association Studies The NeuroGenomics and Informatics (NGI) Center lead by Dr. Carlos Cruchaga at Washington University School of Medicine is recruiting a Bioinformatics Research Analyst to work on Genome-Wide Association Studies or Whole Genome and Whole Exome Sequencing. We are seeking a self-motivated, self-driven analyst to work as a part...
Job Opportunity: Bioinformatics Scientist for Genome-Wide Association Studies or Whole Genome and Whole Exome Sequencing, NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Apr. 15, 2022—The NeuroGenomics and Informatics (NGI) Center lead by Dr. Carlos Cruchaga at Washington University School of Medicine is recruiting a Bioinformatics Scientist to work on Genome-Wide Association Studies or Whole Genome and Whole Exome Sequencing. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, self-driven scientist to work as a part of vibrant group in a fast-paced environment....
Job Opportunity: Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Lawrence University – Appleton, WI
Apr. 6, 2022—Lawrence University of Wisconsin, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music located in Appleton, Wisconsin, invites applications for a two-year appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2022. Requirements: Applicants should hold a PhD in biology or related discipline and be interested in working closely with undergraduate students. Responsibilities:...
Job Opportunity: Two Openings for Harvard Medical School Curriculum Fellows – Cambridge, MA
Apr. 6, 2022—The Curriculum Fellows Program (CFP) at Harvard Medical School (HMS) is now accepting applications for a fellow in Developmental and Regenerative Biology and a fellow in Biomedical Informatics. Please see the detailed job descriptions linked above for specific information about each position. About the program CFs have diverse academic roles and professional identities, but our work is united...
Job Opportunity: Biology Education Postdoctoral Researcher, Texas State University – San Marcos, TX (Deadline: 4/15)
Apr. 6, 2022—The Department of Biology at Texas State University invites applications for a post-doc position to join the biology education research team led by Dr. Kristy Daniel. Primary responsibilities will include contributing to a research project exploring how people learn biology through visualizations supported by eye-tracking evidence. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to...
Job Opportunity: Biology Visiting Faculty (Teaching Specialist or Lecturer), University of Minnesota – Rochester
Apr. 6, 2022—The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) invites applications for a visiting faculty position in biology (non-tenure track) for its undergraduate degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS). The position is teaching-focused, including classroom and lab instruction and JustASK hours (100% teaching). This is a 9-month, annually renewable position, beginning August, 2022, through May, 2025, with the possibility...
Job Opportunity: Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Thiel College – Greenville, PA
Apr. 6, 2022—The Biology Department of Thiel College invites applications for a one-year, visiting assistant professor to teach Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, and Foundations of Biology for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. Role Description & Responsibilities The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness and support of undergraduate research projects. The successful candidate will teach 24...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Dean for Research Support and Compliance, Vanderbilt University – Nashville, TN
Apr. 4, 2022—The Vanderbilt School of Medicine is looking to hire someone to work closely with Dr. Chuck Sanders in his role as Associate Dean for Research in the Office of the Dean of the School of Medicine – Basic Sciences. The likely title of this position will be “Assistant Dean for Research Support and Compliance”. The ideal...
Job Opportunities: Multiple Positions Available at UMass Chan Medical School
Mar. 21, 2022—Multiple positions are open at UMass Chan Medical School! Though all candidates are welcome, the Senior Program Manager and Assistant Dean positions, in particular, are both designed for people with experience in the professional development of scientists. Note that experience in professional development for graduate students/postdocs would be quite relevant also for the roles related...
Job Opportunity: Scientist Educator-Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Medical Education-Microbiology, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Mar. 1, 2022—The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University is seeking a Microbiologist to be a core faculty member as a Scientist Educator in the Department of Medical Education. This is a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate, or professor. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Contribute to the development, delivery,...
ASM Future Leaders Mentoring Fellowship Application due March 8!
Feb. 24, 2022—What is the ASM Future Leaders Mentoring Fellowship? The ASM Future Leaders Mentoring Fellowship is designed to support senior undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, master’s and doctoral graduate students from underrepresented groups who demonstrate an interest in the microbial sciences and seek mentorship in navigating their career trajectory. Microbiology sectors include but are not limited to academia, industry,...
Explainer: hard vs. soft money
Feb. 4, 2022—You may hear academics throwing around terms like “hard money” and “soft money” when talking about salaries. What do these terms mean, anyway? This blog post explains the difference.