‘Announcements’
Healthcare Consultancy Group Reception in New York City
Oct. 1, 2014—Medical Strategy and Scientific Communications: an exciting alternative career for PhDs and MDs,and something for You? Join us at our reception and find out what one of the leading global scientific communications and medical education groups has to offer you. Meet colleagues who already work in this fascinating industry to learn more about the profession. Healthcare Consultancy Group is...
2015 Lindau Meeting, Nominations accepted for 5 VU students
Oct. 1, 2014—Vanderbilt is again invited to nominate students to participate in the 2015 Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates (June 28-July 3, 2015, in Lindau, Germany). Next year’s meeting is focused on Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and Chemistry. We may nominate a total of 5 graduate students; details are available at the website. Please share this with all interested faculty and students,...
Internship Opportunity: Insight Data Science & Data Engineering Fellows Programs,
Sep. 26, 2014—Insight is continuing to grow and expand, with Data Science Fellows Programs now in both Silicon Valley and New York City, and a Data Engineering Fellows Program in Silicon Valley. Applications for all of our programs close soon. The January 2015 session application deadlines are: October 12th for Data Science – apply at http://insightdatascience.com October...
Internship Opportunity: BenchFly
Sep. 26, 2014—Internship Opportunity: BenchFly — Reinventing Science Communication Using Video This internship provides an opportunity for a Vanderbilt biomedical sciences graduate student or postdoc to apply their scientific expertise away from the bench, while developing their creativity, collaboration, and marketing skills. At BenchFly, we think the most exciting opportunities for innovation occur at the interface of two...
Webinar on AAAS Science & Technology (S&T) Policy Fellowships, Oct 7
Sep. 26, 2014—Want to contribute your science knowledge to directly address societal challenges? Are you intrigued by the policy making process and seeking a way to develop science policy skills? Learn how you too can have a monumental fellowship experience! Join us for a live video chat session to learn more about the AAAS Science & Technology (S&T)...
Online Webinar: “Freelance Medical Writing: How to Use Your Scientific Background to Make a 6-Figure, Work-At-Home”
Sep. 26, 2014—This webinar will describe some of the basics you need to know to get your freelance medical writing business up and running, and will answer some general questions, including the following: • What is the scope of medical writing? • How do I get work if I have no samples or experience?• How feasible/realistic is it...
Young Scientist Call for Reviewers
Sep. 22, 2014—Young Scientist invites science and engineering post-doctoral fellows and graduate student to become reviewers. Young Scientist is an interdisciplinary research journal published by Vanderbilt highlighting research conducted by high school students in research labs. The journal will host twenty research articles annually. Articles will be no more than three pages in length with a maximum of three figures....
ASPIRE Module: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
Sep. 11, 2014—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to announce that registration is now open for the final module being offered this fall as part of the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program! NIH Clinical Center’s “Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)” Vanderbilt will serve as a remote site webcast partner and will live...
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, Call for Course Proposals
Sep. 11, 2014—The Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth is seeking individuals from a variety of academic disciplines to serve as Teaching Assistants for our programs. For more information, visit: pty.vanderbilt.edu/apply Download the flyer here.
Call for Abstracts: Life Science Tennessee Annual Meeting
Sep. 11, 2014—Call for Abstracts: Life Science Tennessee Annual Meeting Life Science Tennessee is the state’s leading association representing the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutraceutical, bioinformatics, and medical device sectors. The conference brings together top life science executives, thought leaders and legislative supporters. It presents an opportunity for graduate students and post doctoral fellows to showcase their research...
Online Panel Discussion on VersatilePhD
Sep. 2, 2014—Explore the Fall 2014 offerings of Versatile PhD, including two online panels. Panel Discussion Schedule for Fall 2014* September 22-26: Subject Matter Consulting Palooza (TWO simultaneous panels, one in each forum)* November 17-21: Government Research (STEM) Visit VersatilePhD to learn more.
Internship Opportunity: Life Science Tennessee- Workforce Development
Sep. 2, 2014—Life Science Tennessee Internship – Workforce DevelopmentFall 2014 and Spring 2015 This internship presents an opportunity for a life science graduate student to explore alternative career paths by networking with Life Science Tennessee members as well as an opportunity to hone marketing and communications skills. Life Science Tennessee is seeking an intern to work approximately...
ASPIRE externship opportunity for students and postdocs interested in STEM policy
Aug. 30, 2014—If you’re interested in a career in science policy, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. Federal STEM Policy & Advocacy:An Inside the Beltway Look October 16 – 17, 2014Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt...
Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning
Aug. 26, 2014—Calling all Postdoctoral Fellows! Opportunities await you! Come learn more about how you can get involved in the new Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program offered through the BRET Office of Career Development at one of our bi-monthly Postdoctoral ASPIRE Café for Career Planning sessions and find out about professional development activities available to you! Our first meeting...
Interested in a government career? Consider the Presidential Management Fellowship Program – STEM track
Aug. 19, 2014—If you are interested in a management or administrative career with the US federal government, consider applying for the Presidential Management Fellowship program-STEM track. The PMF program began in 1977 to help graduate students with advanced degrees in public policy or law transition to a career in the federal government. Over time, the program expanded to...
GE Healthcare’s Quality/Regulatory Leadership Program
Aug. 15, 2014— QRLP: Quality/Regulatory Leadership Program The Quality/Regulatory Leadership Program (QRLP) is GE Healthcare’s premier development program for high potential individuals seeking a career in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical & Clinical Affairs. QRLP is the cornerstone for the development of future quality leaders at GE Healthcare. The program consists of 3 eight-month rotations working on...
ASPIRE Modules: 2014 Fall Courses announced
Aug. 13, 2014—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to announce new programming being offered this fall as part of the ASPIRE Program! We are introducing five new ASPIRE Modules designed to provide graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with career exploration and training enhancement opportunities. The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit-bearing courses intended to help you develop professional...
PhD Career Connections: Management Consulting with Laura Terry + small group opportunity
Aug. 1, 2014—The BRET Office of Career Development presents: PhD Career Connections: Management ConsultingFriday, September 129:00-10:00AMLight Hall 214 featuring Laura Terry, PhD, consultant, McKinsey & Co. Reservations kindly requested through Eventbrite. **There will be two separate small-group workshops with Dr. Terry later that day. You must register and attend the morning PhD Career Connections series to attend...
Conference opportunity for biomedical engineers interested in science policy
Jul. 28, 2014—AIMBE is hosting a Public Policy Training Institute on September 3-5 in Washington, DC geared toward educating and informing participants about the public policy landscape that surrounds health and regulatory science. Attendees will learn from some of Washington’s top insiders about the role of policy in shaping the scientific enterprise. Sessions with confirmed speakers are highlighted below. ...
American Medical Writers Association annual conference, Oct 8-11 in Memphis
Jul. 25, 2014—The AMWA Annual Conference is the ultimate resource for medical communicators around the world, offering educational and networking opportunities beyond compare in the field. Join the AMWA’s 74th Annual Conference from Oct 8-11 in Memphis. Learn more about the conference here: http://www.amwa.org/events_annual_conference