‘Announcements’
Bain & Co Full Time Positions and Summer Associate Roles
May. 4, 2022—Why Work at Bain? Advanced degree holders (JDs, MDs, and PhDs) bring unique and valuable perspectives to our casework. Your expertise, eagerness to learn, and problem-solving abilities will drive change for our clients from day one—but you won’t do it alone. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive network of digital innovators to deliver extraordinary results...
Executive Functioning for Biomedical Researchers – May 2, 3PM part of Mental Health Awareness Month
Apr. 26, 2022—May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is excited to be starting the month off with the fifth installment of the Mental Health and Well-being for Biomedical Researchers Series. Please join us May 2nd, 3:00-4:10pm ET for “Executive Functioning for Biomedical Researchers”. The webinar will define...
2022 HATCH HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge
Apr. 26, 2022—Description: The HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge is a unique event to engage the development community and take on challenges in life sciences using business strategy, software development and technology. Goal: Inspire creativity through collaboration, and energize the current and next generation of problem-solvers to conceive and construct innovative solutions to biotech challenges. Date: May 6-8, 2022 Location: HudsonAlpha Institute for...
Interstellar Initiative 2022-2023: Application Deadline May 24
Apr. 25, 2022—This is an exclusive opportunity for Early Career Investigators to join a cross-disciplinary global research team that tackles a major challenge in human health and disease. Apply today for this career-defining experience. REASONS TO APPLY Grow Professionally – Collaborate with other scientists and mentors from a broad range of disciplines. Build Your Network – Convening...
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop – March 29th
Mar. 18, 2022—You are invited to attend an upcoming AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop. Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Time: 4:00–5:30PM CT Location: Zoom Registration link: Please register here.
Managing Money Confidently: Presented by Jen Hemphill on March 30
Mar. 18, 2022—Managing Money Confidently Presented by Jen Hemphill, author of Her Money Matters: The Missing Truths from Traditional Money Advice Date: Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 Time: 4:00 p.m. CT Register for Zoom here.
University of Michigan Medical School: Postdoc Recruiting Event, Applications due March 25th
Mar. 3, 2022—The University of Michigan Medical School will be hosting an in-person Postdoc Preview recruiting event this spring! Twice a year, Postdoc Preview awards up to 20 applicants the opportunity to explore the extensive postdoctoral research and training opportunities available at U-M. During a fully-funded, two-day visit, guests will interview with prospective mentors, learn about funding...
TRIUMPH (Translational Research In Multidisciplinary Program) Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Mar. 3, 2022—The MD Anderson Cancer Center TRIUMPH (Translational Research in Multi-Disciplinary Program) Postdoctoral Fellowship provides training in clinical and translational research. The immediate goal of this program is to recruit talented and productive Ph.D. students from top graduate programs to provide continued training in clinical and/or translational cancer research through didactic course work, clinical rotations, and...
Online Course to Help Postdocs Transition to Biotech
Feb. 16, 2022—The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) is offering a week-long, virtual course to help postdocs transition to a job in biotech, medtech, or pharma. They will discover the business side of science, network, and learn interdisciplinary skills through a team project. Of all the attendees from 2014-2020, nearly 70% now have jobs in industry,...
Grown-Ish: Skills for Life – Changing Career Paths Panel
Feb. 14, 2022—Grown-ish: Skills for Life is a program sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center that focuses on career and life readiness. This program aims to give students the tools to succeed in their future as they emerge into adulthood. This program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Changing Career Paths Join a panel...
L’Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship
Nov. 15, 2021—The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. The For Women in Science program was created out of a simple belief: the...
Versatile PhD Innovation Challenge: The Air You Wear
Jul. 29, 2021—The Versatile PhD is excited to launch their first PhD-level innovation challenge sponsored by NHLBI, a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and NASA Tournament Lab. This “Air You Wear” challenge is an exceptional career development opportunity for graduate students and post-docs who are motivated to solve an important medical and technological challenge...
Workshop Coming Up: Vanderbilt Software Carpentries, Including Unix, Git, R
Jul. 22, 2021—Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they...
Women’s Center Hosts Salary Negotiation Workshop July 27
Jul. 22, 2021—The Vanderbilt Women’s Center is hosting an AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on Tuesday, July 27 from 12-1:30 p.m. CST. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn new skills or hone existing ones in the area of salary negotiation. Registration is requested; click the flyer below to register.
Postdoc Preview at University of Michigan Medical School
Jul. 12, 2021—Twice a year, the University of Michigan Medical School hosts Postdoc Preview, a recruiting event and opportunity for 20 upper-level graduate students to explore the extensive postdoctoral research and training opportunities in biomedical sciences at Michigan. During a virtual visit, candidates will interview with prospective mentors, network with their current postdocs, and learn about life...
Want to volunteer with the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program?
Jun. 18, 2021—Each summer, the BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program puts out a call to current biomedical science graduate students and postdocs, seeking volunteers. There are a number of ways you can help in this upcoming academic year. We are looking for: Writers for newsletters and other projects PhD Career Stories moderators Annual Career Symposium...
Careers in STEM: Perspectives from Black Scientists Mini-Symposium
Jun. 10, 2021—Next week, the VI4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is hosting a mini-symposium entitled “Careers in STEM: Perspectives from Black Scientists.” The event is Wednesday, June 16 from 1-5pm via Zoom and will feature speakers from last year’s Cell list “1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America”. The event will consist of talks from our speakers...
AAAS Live Chat: What’s it Like to be a Fellow? Part I
Jun. 10, 2021—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is dedicating two of their summer Live Chats to discuss the experience of a Science and Technology Policy Fellow. The first Live Chat, A Year of Service, is June 17th at 1 P.M. ET, and will cover the meaningful contributions STP fellows have made over the...
Bridge to BCG 2021
Feb. 24, 2021—Bridge to BCG is an immersive workshop designed to help you test-drive the BCG case team experience. Bridge to BCG 2021 will take place virtually May 24 through May 27. Programming will take place in the evening to help students balance their work/lab/academic schedules. In addition, Bridge participants will be invited to optional engagement opportunities...
“Writing in the Sciences” course from Coursera
Apr. 13, 2020—This unprecedented “free time” away from the lab can be a good opportunity to brush up on fundamental non-bench skills, like writing! This free online Coursera course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics covered include principles of effective writing (cutting unnecessary clutter and verbs), crafting better sentences and paragraphs,...