‘Announcements’
Understanding the Media: A Starter Guide for Scientists
Feb. 28, 2023—Join SciLine for a free training opportunity, based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). SciLine has facilitated thousands of interactions between scientists and journalists, always with the goal of adding research-backed evidence and context to news stories. We know that “the media” can seem like a black box to scientists and...
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...
NIH Summer Internship Program application open
Feb. 22, 2023—Are you searching for an internship for summer? Apply to the summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research (At the NIH “biomedical research” includes...
2023 Scipreneur Challenge
Feb. 9, 2023—BioTN is excited to announce that the state-wide 2023 Scipreneur Challenge will be returning next month. The Scipreneur Challenge, a 10-week long entrepreneurship-based program that engages students to develop commercialization plans for untapped intellectual property, will start on Thursday, February 23 with a Q&A session for all prospective participants followed by our ‘IP Parade’ on March 2. Registration...
Women in the Academy
Feb. 8, 2023—You are invited to the Women in the Academy event sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Check the attached poster for more details.
Immigration Attorney Sessions for International Students
Feb. 8, 2023—Curious to know more about immigration requirements with regards to your status as an international student? The ISSS is organizing immigration sessions for international students. These sessions will be led by immigration attorney David Ware on February 10th in Owen Room 125. The Art of Discussing Status with your Employer, 10:00 -10:30am We will discuss...
Dissertation Writer’s Retreat
Feb. 8, 2023—Interested in a writing retreat coupled with one-on-one consultation, daily workshops to assist you organize and write your dissertation? Look no further! The Writing Studio presents the Dissertation Writer’s Retreat. The event is scheduled for March 13- 14, 2023. To be a part of the retreat, registration is required. Register here. More information can be...
Graduate Consultant Info Session
Feb. 8, 2023—Join the Writing Studio for a graduate consultant info session on Thursday February 16 at 3pm. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with other writers and hone your writing and collaboration skills. The session will be held online, and in-person at the Writing Studio. To join the informal grad session, register here. Check here for more...
Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association (VPA) Awards Ceremony
Feb. 8, 2023—Each spring the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) partners with the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association (VPA) to recognize postdocs who demonstrate excellence in research, service, mentorship, and a commitment to the postdoc community, as well as their mentors who demonstrate a willingness to share expertise and advice, service to the community at large, along with other mentoring activities....
Opportunity for senior postdocs to improve their grant writing skills
Jan. 31, 2023—ASCB is recruiting mentors and mentees for the 2023 cycle of the Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) Mentoring Program. FRED is designed to promote grant funding success for senior postdocs and junior faculty from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM. The grant also serves senior postdocs and junior faculty at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and other institutions with...
2023 Summer Intern – Product Development Regulatory Documentation
Jan. 31, 2023—Product Development Regulatory (PDR) is responsible for maintaining product license applications and for the timely submission of such applications to Health Authorities for approval of new products and line extensions. PDR is committed to regulatory strategies that are the most innovative, ethical, and influential in the industry. This intern position is in the Regulatory department,...
UCC Self- Compassion Workshop Series
Jan. 30, 2023—The University Counselling Center (UCC) is providing a workshop series themed UCC’s Self-Compassion Workshop Series. The Self- Compassion Workshop Series is being offered as a resource and support space for students this semester. This workshop series is designed to help students become less self-critical and respond to their daily struggles with kindness and compassion, rather than...
Biogen PhD Fellowship Program
Jan. 25, 2023—Are you a scientist interested in applying your analytical mind and scientific passion in industry? At Biogen, the mission of Worldwide Medical Affairs is to inform real-world medical practice and to improve patient outcomes by generating and delivering clear, timely, and clinically relevant information. Broadly, Worldwide Medical is responsible for providing patients, healthcare professionals, regulatory...
TechAtlas Summer Internship Opportunity
Jan. 25, 2023—RA Capital’s TechAtlas team is currently accepting summer internship applications for 2023. For twelve weeks, interns will be paired with current Healthcare Associates and mentored to perform scientific due diligence and evaluate investment opportunities. They’ll even make mini-maps covering therapeutic areas of interest and give a mock portfolio presentation pitching companies to senior TechAtlas leadership...
APMM Bench to Bedside Series
Jan. 20, 2023—You are cordially invited to attend the APMM Bench to Bedside Series. Date: Wednesday January 25, 2023, with Karen C. Bloch, MD, MPH; David Gaston, MD, PhD; Rachel Sobel, MD. Venue: Light Hall 419 Time: 5PM Title: “Meningitis: More than Just a Pain in the Neck”
Neuro RECEPTR Symposium
Jan. 19, 2023—The Neuro RECEPTR is a two-day symposium (April 27-28, 2023) at Rutgers University, featuring graduate students and faculty talks. This symposium is designed to connect graduate students with faculty looking for postdocs. If interested in participating in this symposium, please apply by Monday, January 30th, 2023. If selected, Rutgers will pay for all your expenses: flight, two night-accommodation,...
UCC STEM Support Group
Jan. 18, 2023—The University Counselling Center presents the STEM support group. Check the attached poster for more details. Meeting schedule: Tuesdays 4pm to 5pm Venue: University Counselling Center Date: January 17 to April 25, 2023
NCI Graduate Student Recruiting Program
Jan. 18, 2023—Calling all doctoral candidates! The Graduate Student Recruiting Program (GSRP) is now accepting applications! The GSRP is an excellent way to determine if a postdoc at the National Cancer Institute is an ideal fit. Accepted applicants will participate in a paid IN PERSON two-day visit to NCI on May 2-3, 2023.There have been a number...
VPA Postdoc Talk Series: Speak Easy
Jan. 11, 2023—Interested in telling your scientific story? The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association presents a Postdoc Talk Series: Speak Easy. The event is going to be held at Vanderbilt’s Alumni Hall Graduate Student Lounge, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm on these dates. Kindly mark your calendars for these dates: January 19, 2023 March 16, 2023 May 18, 2023 Free...
Experience ORISE Virtual Career Fair: Internships and Fellowships with the Department of Defense
Jan. 6, 2023—Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Jan. 18, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair highlighting STEM internship and fellowship opportunities for college students and postgraduates at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) research facilities around the country! NOTE: Most ORISE opportunities with the DoD require U.S. citizenship or Lawful...