‘Career Exploration’
Download the 2018 Science Careers Handbook
May. 8, 2018—Each year, Science Careers creates a handbook of career-related information for graduate students and postdocs. This year, the group has teamed up with organizations to provide profiles of company culture and the types of positions they offer. Download the 2018 guide here.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: 75 Years of Science
Apr. 27, 2018—Oak Ridge National Laboratory: 75 Years of Science May 3, 2018, 9 AM Medical Research Building III, Room 1220 Featuring Dr. Michelle Buchanan, Deputy for Science and Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Dept. of Energy) As Deputy for Science and Technology, Dr. Buchanan oversees one of the nation's most extensive portfolios of research and...
The NIH is coming to Meharry April 17-18
Apr. 9, 2018—The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is convening a research funding workshop at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will provide research funding information from several Institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) including NIAID, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute of General Medical Sciences...
PhD Career Connections: A Career in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: What I Do and Why I Like It
Apr. 9, 2018—PhD Career Connections presents: A Career in the Pharmaceutical Sciences: What I Do and Why I Like It Friday April 27, 2018 10:00-11:00am Light Hall 214 featuring Valerie Kramlinger, PhD Title: Scientist, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism Role: Drug Metabolism Scientist for Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism in Cambridge, Massachusetts Registration Requested Valerie Kramlinger is a Scientist in...
Advance Into Consulting (AIC) half day program through Bain & Company
Mar. 15, 2018—Advance Into Consulting (AIC) AIC is a half-day program intended for Advanced Degree candidates actively pursuing a consulting career in 2019. The events will feature an interactive exercise to highlight the way our case teams approach a problem and work together. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and hear from our current...
Curious About Consulting (CAC) events: Bain & Company Virtual Info Session
Mar. 15, 2018—Wednesday, April 4, 2018 6:00 pm Please join us for this introductory webinar event targeted to current PhD, JD, MD students and/or Postdocs or medical residents/fellows that are interested in a future career in consulting at Bain & Company. We will provide an overview of our firm and the type of work we do,...
Bain & Company 2019 Full-time Consultant Recruitment
Mar. 15, 2018—Bain’s Advanced Degree application deadline for our 2018 start dates has passed. To be considered for our future openings with start dates in 2019, we recommend applying to your eligible summer programs, attending other recruiting events and webinars offered this spring/summer, and submitting your application with us later this year. Full-time application deadline is...
Upcoming Webinars to Learn More About the Path to Putnam Program
Mar. 15, 2018—We’re excited to announce that we’re once again hosting our 3-day mini-internship program, Path to Putnam, for graduate students and postdocs interested in learning more about a career as a Life Sciences Consultant at Putnam. Program Details What: A three-day immersive experience into the Putnam experience, including opportunities to network with current Putnam employees and work on...
McKinsey Insight program: Insight Asia Pacific Program, applications due April 8th
Mar. 14, 2018—This exciting 3-day program from June 11-14, 2018 gives non-MBA advanced degree students an insider's look into management consulting, covering a range of topics important to those who are exploring alternative career possibilities. The program’s agenda includes an overview of management consulting, an introduction to the type of work we do, a management consulting case...
Graduate Career Consortium Virtual Career Fair, March 28th
Mar. 2, 2018— PhD & MASTER'S VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR – March 28th * Register Now * Employer List Event FAQ’s * Students, Postdocs, and Alumni Invited to Attend – Meet Recruiters Live Online
March eI2 Innovators series talk: Respecting expertise – how humility and a decade of effort built the best antibody discovery platform, with Dr. Dane Wittrup
Feb. 22, 2018—Innovator’s Series Talk Friday March 23: 3-4pm 214 LH The ei2 (Enabling Innovation Initiative) program exists both to lower barriers and to actively support efforts to move basic science discoveries forward into technology commercialization opportunities. The March Innovator's series talk will feature Dr. Dane Wittrup: Dr. Dane Wittrup C.P. Dubbs Professor of Chemical Engineering and...
Science Virtual Career Fair Focus on Europe, 2/27
Feb. 8, 2018—Science Virtual Career Fair Focus on Europe 27 February 2018 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET Meet Recruiters Without Leaving Your Lab! Science Careers is excited to bring you an easy and efficient way to connect with select employers in Europe. Meet with representatives to learn about positions for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in...
Alumni Career Stories: Henry Ong, PhD
Jan. 31, 2018—The February issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features Henry Ong's career story, who blends his talent for science communication with a desire to stay engaged with the research community through his current position with the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. Check out his story here!
PhD Career Connections: Clinical Genetics, Information Technology, and Genetic Counseling
Jan. 18, 2018— PhD Career Connections presents: Clinical Genetics, Information Technology, and Genetic Counseling Thursday February 15, 2018 2:00-3:00pm Light Hall 214 featuring Gillian Hooker, PhD, Vice President of Clinical Development, Concert Genetics Registration is requested Gillian Hooker completed her PhD in Molecular Genetics at Yale University and her masters degree in Genetic Counseling at the Johns...
eI2 – The Enabling Innovation Initiative, seminar on Feb 2nd
Jan. 17, 2018—The second speaker in Vanderbilt School of Medicine's eI2 seminar series will be featured on Friday February 2, 3:00 PM, in 214 Light Hall Dr. David L. Black, Ph.D., F-ABFT, FAIC Founder, Aegis Sciences Corporation Founder and CEO, The Phoenix Sciences Group, LLC Clinical Associate Professor, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology and Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University “Accidental Entrepreneur” Dr. David L....
Save the Date! ASPIRE On the Road: Boston, MA, May 3-4, 2018
Jan. 9, 2018—ASPIRE on the Road will be taking trainees to visit Boston, MA. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will spend time with area biotechnology and pharma companies learning about career paths, hearing from key leadership, touring the facilities, and meeting with alumni. A maximum of 8 trainees will be selected to participate. Travel costs and accommodations will be covered by the ASPIRE Program for those selected to participate....
Beyond the Lab is now a Podcast!
Jan. 3, 2018—The BRET Office of Career Development is excited to announce the podcast series, “Beyond the Lab.” Thanks to the current YouTube series featuring BRET PhD student and postdoctoral alumni, this series is now available for your listening as well as watching! Tune in on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts to hear about Vanderbilt alumni...
eI2 – The Enabling Innovation Initiative is Online!
Dec. 20, 2017—Last month, eI2 was introduced, a new program launched by Rob Carnahan, Chuck Sanders, and Alan Bentley to promote a culture of innovation and the dissemination of new knowledge and discoveries through entrepreneurial pathways. You can now learn more about eI2 from its new website. There, among other things, you’ll find a complete list of upcoming...
First session in the eI2 seminar series is January 5th!
Dec. 20, 2017—The eI2 (Enabling Innovation Initiative) program is being launched by Basic Sciences at Vanderbilt School of Medicine to lower barriers to commercializing basic science discoveries. The initiative will feature a new speaker seminar series. The first in this series features Dr. Chase Spurlock (CEO of iQuity) and Dr. Thomas Aune (Chief Strategy Officer/Chief Financial Officer...
Alumni Career Stories: Elizabeth Hibler
Dec. 20, 2017—The December issue of the Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Newsletter, Basically Speaking, features Elizabeth Hibler's career story, used her postdoctoral training at Vanderbilt to launch her academic career in public health. Check out her story here!