‘Announcements’
ASPIRE Internships are here!
Aug. 24, 2015—The ASPIRE Program along with the Office of Career Development is excited to announce the launch of ASPIRE Internships. Internships will be advertised on a rolling basis throughout the year, and applications are handled through SurveyMonkey. Check out the current opportunities available including: Intern, NextGxDx, Nashville, TN (Closed Aug 7, 2015) Intern, Insight Genetics, Nashville, TN (Closed...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Biochemistry I
Aug. 24, 2015—Teaching Internship: Biochemistry I Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00- 2:30 pm Course-associated laboratory: Wednesday’s from 3:30- 6:30 pm (or as late as it takes) Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching,...
ASPIRE Teaching Internship at Fisk University: Molecular Methods
Aug. 24, 2015— ASPIRE Teaching Internship: Molecular Methods Course Class Lecture/Discussion: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am Course-associated laboratory: Wednesday’s from 3:30-5:30 pm and Thursdays 11:00-1:00 pm Fisk University 1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37208 Fisk University is a small, historically black liberal arts university with a history of excellence in academics through teaching, research, and service. It is...
ASPIRE Internship: Insight Genetics, Inc.
Aug. 24, 2015—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: Insight Genetics, Inc. Genomics Department 2 International Plaza Dr. Suite 280 Nashville, TN 37207 Insight Genetics (http://www.insightgenetics.com/) is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients through the design, development, and deployment of molecular diagnostic assays. Insight Genetics is seeking candidates for an internship in the Genomics Department. The internship will...
ASPIRE Internship: NextGxDx
Aug. 24, 2015—ASPIRE Internship Opportunity: NextGxDx, Inc Product Development Analyst 810 Crescent Center Drive, Suite 280 Franklin, TN 37067 NextGxDx (www.nextgxdx.com) is a startup healthcare IP company located in Franklin, TN at the Cool Springs Life Science Center. Our mission is to help physicians search, compare, and order the right genetic test, the first time. NextGxDx’s...
Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health Fellows Program 2015 applications open
Aug. 12, 2015—The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) is now accepting applications for the Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke Consortium for Global Health Fellows, 2016-17 cohort. This outstanding program offers a year-abroad opportunity to develop research skills in a global health research setting. Details are in the text and links below; the application deadline is November 1, 2015. We and other VIGH faculty and staff members are eager to...
Volunteer Opportunity in Advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-South Chapter
Jul. 28, 2015—Would you like to assist the Alzheimer’s Association in building a relationship with Congressman Jim Cooper and his staff throughout the year, as well as educating them on the foundation’s federal priorities? The Mid-South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is head-quartered in Nashville, TN and has Advocacy Ambassadors assigned to our Tennessee Legislators. Dr. Eric...
Fall 2015 ASPIRE Modules unveiled! Applications accepted through Aug 21
Jul. 27, 2015—The ASPIRE Program along with the BRET Office of Career Development are excited to announce the ASPIRE Modules for Fall 2015. Click the banners below to read more about each of the modules offered this year.
Do You Have Presence? Maximizing social media during your employment search
Jul. 23, 2015—Do You Have Presence? Maximizing Your Social Media During Your Employment Search – YouTube
2016 Applications for management consulting firm BCG
Jul. 17, 2015—To learn more about BCG and the application process, please visit adc.bcg.com. This page is geared toward advanced degree candidates pursuing PhD, MD, and JD degrees and post-doctoral studies. Applications are due July 26 for full time consultant positions with 2016 start dates. Apply here. Please reach out to me at AtlantaADCrecruiting@bcg.com with any questions. Thank you for your interest in...
Virtual Info Session with McKinsey and Co
Jul. 6, 2015—The Vanderbilt University Advanced Degree Consulting Club (VUADCC) and the BRET Office of Career Development present: Virtual Info Session with McKinsey and Company featuring Catherine O'Connor, PhD, Associate Principal with McKinsey & Co. Thursday, July 23 3-4pm Light Hall 350 Please register your attendance. Catherine O'Connor, is an associate principal with McKinsey and Company....
Poster Judges Needed for Center for Science Outreach, July 10
Jun. 29, 2015—The Center for Science Outreach is looking for graduate students and post docs who are available to judge one to three poster sessions the morning of July 10th, 2015 in the MRB III Lobby. The presenters are high school students (rising seniors) from the Research Experience for High School Students (REHSS) and the School for Science and Math at...
2015 Fulbright Opportunities for Postdocs and Early Career
Jun. 25, 2015—There is still time to apply for an exciting Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program opportunity in Europe and Eurasia and the Middle East and North Africa for postdoctoral and early career scholars! Our organization, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, administers the Fulbright Scholar Program on behalf of the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Scholar...
Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), Central Region Meeting
Jun. 22, 2015—Are you interested in learning more about a career in Technology Transfer and Commercialization? This year, the Central Region Meeting for the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) will be held in Nashville, TN, July 20-22. Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization will be facilitating this year’s event and have extended an invitation to...
2015 FOCUS leader opportunity
Jun. 19, 2015—Postdocs, are you interested in gaining teaching experience? Please consider serving as a FOCUS co-Leader for the Fall semester of 2015. FOCUS is a course for first year graduate students consisting of small group literature discussions. Two co-Leaders will be paired with a faculty member and mentored through the process to teach small group discussion sections. The time commitment...
Adjuncts needed for TN Higher Ed Initiative, teaching Biology at Turney Center prison
Jun. 19, 2015—The Tennessee Higher Education Initiative, a non-profit organization that funds and coordinates a degree-bearing college program, through Nashville State Community College, at the Turney Center Industrial Complex, a medium security men's prison, in Only, Tennessee is looking for Biology Adjuncts. The cultural metropolis of Only is about 1 hour away from Nashville. With 50 college...
Seeking teaching experience? Apply to become a FOCUS leader.
Jun. 17, 2015—If you are a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow interested in gaining teaching experience, please consider serving as a FOCUS co-Leader for the Fall semester of 2015. FOCUS is a credit-bearing course for first year graduate students consisting of small group literature discussions. Two co-Leaders will be paired with a faculty member and mentored through...
SFARI Bridge to Independence Award program opportunity
Jun. 11, 2015—Although the quality of autism research has never been higher, the transition from formal mentorship to independent faculty position remains a daunting task for many early-career researchers in the field. To help support talented early-career scientists in autism at this critical stage, SFARI (Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative) is pleased to announce its new Bridge to Independence Award,...
Bain & Company Advanced Degree Recruiting
Jun. 5, 2015—As an imminent Advanced Degree holder, a career with Bain & Company will help enable you to become a strategic thinker and a business leader. We believe our unique training, office culture, and robust client base makes us unique among our peers. But we recognize that leaving your chosen field could be quite the leap...