‘Career Options: Academia’
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Research, University of Missouri
Dec. 9, 2019—The Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Missouri is searching for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. We are seeking someone who is passionate about developing students at a public institution, coordinating events, promoting undergraduate research, using their talents and strengths, and having fun with a team of like-minded colleagues! This is an amazing opportunity...
Get to know Dr. AJ Baucum, December’s PhD Career Stories Speaker
Nov. 7, 2019—Dr. AJ Baucum will be our featured speaker for the December ASPIRE PhD Career Stories seminar. We asked him a few questions prior to his visit. See what he had to saw below and be sure to attend his talk on December 13th! Registration is requested A Breakdown of a Typical Day Major Steps in...
Job Opportunity: Career Counselor, Ph.D., The Graduate College, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Nov. 5, 2019—The Graduate College is seeking to fill the position of Ph.D. Career Counselor. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, the successful candidate for this position will develop a vision, strategy, and plan for enhancing the professional development of doctoral students seeking employment outside of academia. They will develop alumni connections, employer engagement, and...
ASPIRE Cafe: Non-Tenure Faculty Track
Oct. 24, 2019—Thursday, March 10, 2022 11:00am Light Hall 214 Lourdes Estrada, PhD Associate Professor Department of Biochemistry Associate Director of Academic Programs & Operations, Medical Scientist Training Program Co-Director of Immersion Phase Curriculum 2.0 Jeffrey Franklin, PhD Research Assistant Professor Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition Mark A. Woelfle, Ph.D. Principal Senior...
Women in the Academy 10/29: Establishing and Understanding Authority in the Classroom
Oct. 18, 2019—The next session of the Women in the Academy series will be held on 10/29. Please see below for more information.
Job Opportunity: Federal Relations Associate/Manager, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Oct. 18, 2019—University of Michigan Federal Relations Associate/Manager The Federal Relations Associate/Manager located in the U-M Washington, DC Office helps support the duties of the Office of the Vice President for Government Relations and the Office of the Vice President for Research. This person is a self-starter who can successfully work independently and as part of a...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Research Development, NYU Government, New York, NY
Oct. 18, 2019—New York University Assistant Director, Research Development, NYU Government Affairs This position partners with the Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs, Senior Vice Provost for Research and Director of Sponsored Programs in advancing the university’s research capabilities and promoting research accomplishments. Primary goals of the position are to 1) Identify the advancement of both large...
Graduate Student/Postdoc Workshop: Developing a Written Diversity Statement
Oct. 15, 2019—In this workshop, we will discuss evidence-based practices for writing a diversity statement for the academic job market. Increasingly, universities and colleges are requesting that faculty job applicants provide a statement addressing how they plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in their professional lives. Sometimes, a job ad will request that applicants address diversity in the cover...
The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want?, October 29
Oct. 8, 2019—The Academic Interview: What Do Search Committees Want? Register Here Tuesday, Oct. 29; 4:30 – 6:00 pm Alumni Hall 201 Who better to learn from than faculty members who have been on the other side of the interview? The wisdom you’ll gain comes straight from those who have been where you are and who now...
Job Opportunity: Communications and Events Specialist, Graduate Biomedical Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sep. 10, 2019—This position writes, edits and designs communications and promotional materials (i.e. graduate school newsletter); determines most appropriate method of composition and distribution. Conducts interviews, generates story ideas and coordinates photography sessions. Creates and Serves as project manager for special events such as PhD hooding ceremony. Provides topical guidance as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Write, edit, and...
ASPIRE Bistro for PhD Students: Exploring and Preparing for Faculty Careers
Aug. 13, 2019—Thursday, January 7, 2021 11:00 am Virtual ***Although this event has previously been a drop-in event, please note that since they are now virtual, we are requesting a registration so we may provide you a Zoom log-in.*** Kathy Gould, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Biomedical Research,Education and Career Development and Louise B. McGavock Professor, Department...
PhD Career Stories: AJ Baucum, PhD
Jul. 18, 2019—Dr. Baucum, a previous postdoc and research instructor here at Vanderbilt, is returning as our December PhD Career Stories speaker. He will discuss his path to become Assistant Professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and what his career in academic research has been like. If this is your career interest area, or if you just want...
Job Opportunity: IRACDA Program Manager Position, UC San Diego, San Diego, CA
Jul. 17, 2019—DESCRIPTION UC San Diego Health Sciences is a top-ranking, future oriented organization. We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. We are looking for top talent that possess the personal characteristics of integrity, strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, collaboration and teamwork. The Vice Chancellor’s Office embraces and follows a progressive philosophy of career-path...
Job Opportunity: Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Jul. 10, 2019—Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Michigan State University The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking to fill the position of Director, starting August 16, 2019. The mission of the OPA is to enhance the value and impact of the MSU postdoctoral experience, whether appointed a postdoctoral fellow, research associate, or...
Do You Play Fair? A Workshop about Bias in Academia
Jun. 7, 2019—Postdocs and graduate students are invited to explore how unconscious bias may impede student success in STEMM fields. Fair Play raises awareness about stereotypes and other racial biases in academia, which can inadvertently influence judgments about the behavior toward others Register here: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=8RRKJXNMRH
Job Opportunity: Director, Graduate Faculty Development, UCSF, San Francisco, CA
May. 7, 2019—UCSF is looking for a Director of Graduate Faculty Development! https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=6495&siteid=5226#jobDetails=2841780_5226 This is a BRAND NEW position to develop a program of professional development opportunities and resources for faculty who mentor and supervise basic science PhD students. The Director will work in UCSF’s Graduate Division, in close collaboration with other Grad Div staff, the...
Job Opportunity: Master’s of Health Science Program Director, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
Feb. 13, 2019—Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master’s of Health Science Program Director Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks exceptional applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as director of its Master’s of Health Science (MHS)...
The Effort Report Live: Your Academic Future
Jan. 16, 2019—“Are you interested in a career in academia but have questions about what it would really be like? If so, please join us for The Effort Report Live: Your Academic Future, a podcast hosted by Dr. Roger Peng of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Elizabeth Matsui of University of Texas at Austin. The Effort Report...
Practice Faculty Interviews with Roger Chalkley
Dec. 13, 2018—In the months of January, and February on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8am, Roger Chalkley is offering to help postdocs who are currently interviewing for research faculty jobs by doing an individual practice interview session. Participants must have a faculty position currently scheduled for academic faculty positions at a research institutions. If interested, you will...
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Programs, Academic Resource Center, Duke University, Durham, NC
Nov. 2, 2018—Assist the Director of the Academic Resource Center in administration of the Biology Study Groups Program, including program management, coordination of external relations, and student services. Work Performed Collaborate with the ARC Director, and the SAGE learning specialist team in development, implementation and evaluation of the Biology Study Groups Program. Provide individualized instruction in self-regulated...